Agra city was the center of Mughal Empire before shifting to Delhi. The city of monuments can be visited with easily available tour packages of Agra. It is located in North India at the banks of Yamuna River. The golden age of the city began with Badshah Babur, as its first Mughal ruler.
Over the years, Mughals decorated the city with colossal and artistically rich monuments. The aesthetic architectures are the pride of the city and see a heavy inflow of tourists.
Monuments in Agra city are listed among some of the finest cultural heritage monuments of India. The main structures are – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh.
Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal architectural legacy that has swept people off their feet from all over the world. Book Same Day Taj Mahal tour and see : red-sandstone mosque, 4 towering minarets, a massive calligraphic gateway and a sprawling garden.
Agra Fort is another grand fort made of red sandstone, for which it is also monikered as the ‘Red Sandstone beauty’. It has - Nagina Masjid, Shah Burj aka Musamman Burj and Diwan-e-Khaas, Jahagiri Mahal and Hauz-i-Jehangiri.
Mehtab Bagh was built to enjoy an uninterrupted view of the Taj Mahal. It is perfectly aligned with the Taj and is separated by Yamuna River. The vibrant flowers, manicured plants and river view make a mesmerizing location.