Agra one day tour packages - a leap in time to the Mughal era

Agra is an old city lying beautifully on the banks of Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh state of India. The riverine city presents a fascinating medley of quintessential Mughal architectures. It is recognized worldwide for the exemplary architectural style of Mughals. It was they who began the fusion of architecture with art in Agra city. The travel and history fanatics visit to see the beauty of monuments by booking best Agra one day tour packages .

It was founded by Sultan Sikander Lodhi, the Muslim Ruler of Delhi Sultanate in 1504. With the passage of time, as the Mughals took over the reign of the city, its name was changed to Akbarabad. The golden age of architectures began as the Mughal emperors transformed the barren land into a magnificent mosaic of spellbinding architectures. The stunning monuments are one of a kind experience rendering an insight on the culture and lifestyle of Mughals.

The wondrous monuments enriching the beauty of serene city are – the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal is the most spectacular monument, also listed as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. You can witness the beauty by booking Taj Mahal tour packages. Agra Fort lies 2.5 kms away from the Taj and is yet another magnificent architecture. It is made entirely of red sandstone, for which it is fondly called ‘Red Sandstone beauty’. Fatehpur Sikri is located on the outskirts of the city on the way to Jaipur city. It is a beautiful Indo-Islamic architecture with iconic Buland Darwaza. Do not miss the enchanting beauty of Agra which is a travel delight for globetrotters.