Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal located on the banks of the Yamuna River is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial built this marble tomb to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

A dream etched in milky white pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of eternal love! ...

Mariam Tomb

This unique tomb in red sandstone was built in 1611 A.D. in memory of Emperor Akbar's Goan Christian wife-Mariyam. The tomb has some exceptional carvings.

Jahangir Palace

Jehangir’s palace is the largest private residence in the Agra Fort built by Akbar for his son. The palace displays an interesting blend of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles - a contrast to the unique Moghul style which had developed by the time of Shah Jahan.

The Khas Mahal is a beaut...

Itmad-Ud-Daulah

This tomb was erected by Nur Jahan- one of the Mughal empresses, in memory of her father Ghiasud-Din-Beg between 1622-1628 A.D. After Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, this mausoleum is the most important monument in Agra. This tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is considered as the imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal...

Chini-Ka-Rauza

Chini-ka-rauza is located on the east bank of Yamuna River less than 1 km north of Itimad-ud-daulah. Afzal Khan, a Persian poet and Shah Jahan’s prime minister built it in 1635. It depicts the Persian influence on Mughal architecture. Afzal Khan constructed the squat, square Tomb surmounted by ...

Dayal Bagh Temple

15 kms. from Agra, Dayal Bagh (Soamibagh) houses the samadhi of the founder of Radha Swami faith, 'Swamiji Maharaj'. The main structure is a majestic building, 110 feet in height, built of pure white marble. The belief here is that construction work should never end, making it into a living monument...

Akbar Mausoleum

Situated about 10 kms. from Agra, in the small town of Sikandra, this mausoleum is a fusion of Muslim Hindu architectural style. It was started by Akbar but completed by his son Jehangir in 1605.

Agra Fort

Located on the banks of the Yamuna 2 kms. Northwest of the Taj Mahal, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.

Agra has more to offer apart from the Taj Mahal...

Jawab Masjid

It is a red stone mosque and the striking feature of this mosque is that it faces towards the east. The mosque was primarily built for aesthetic appeal to maintain symmetry with the mosque on the left side of the Taj Mahal. Since it faces east, no prayers are offered in this mosque. Jawab Masjid was...

Madan Mohan Temple

Introduction to the Madan Mohan Temple Vrindavan : of all the Holy Places in Vrindavan, the Madan Mohan Temple is one of those most revered because it has the distinction of being the oldest temple in Vrindavan. On Tours to Vrindavan, one cannot possible let go the chance of visiting it. It is not ...

Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid or The pearl mosque, it's a three domes mosque in white marble raising their heads over the red sandstone wall. Moti Masjid is known for its sheer grandeur and perfect proportions. Moti Masjid was used by Shahjahan's family members and court chiefs for offering prayers. Moti Masjid is a ...

St. Georges Church

The cantonment area in Agra is spaciously laid out on the usual rid-pattern. The St. George's Church located in this area is a typical Cantonment Church. Designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau in 1826, it is a beautiful building of yellow ochre stucco with white dressings. The church is conventional and ...

Jami Masjid in Agra

Address: Fateh Pur Sikhri City: Agra State: Uttar Pradesh Location: North East India Year of Construction: 1571 AD Type of Construction: Medieval Type of Building: Mosque Religion: Islam Importance: The mosque is one of the largest in the world and houses the tomb of sufi Salim Ch...

Buland Darwaza

Introduction Agra is well-known as being home to the wonderful Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The gracefully designed mausoleums, the fort and the palaces reminds of the Mughal architectural brilliance. Besides the Taj Mahal, other popular tourist spots in Agra are the Agra Fort...

Fatehpur Sikri

Introduction

Agra and its adjoining areas are home to some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, showcasing one of the most brilliant phases of Indian history. One of these is the Fatehpur Sikri, one of the best examples of Mughal planning and architecture. One of the most important aspe...

Spiritual Museum

Introduction to Spiritual Museum, Agra Agra is one of the most frequented cities in Uttar Pradesh. Known for its rich heritage and its architectural grandeur, Agra has a number of institutions that effectively protects and preserves the heritage of this ancient city. Among the two popular museums i...