City of Taj Mahal

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Agra (/ˈɑːɡrə/;) is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 378 kilometres (235 mi) west of the state capital, Lucknow, 206 kilometres (128 mi) south of the national capital New Delhi, 58 kilometres (31 mi) south of Mathura and 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Gwalior. It is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh, and the 24th most populous in India.

The city was first mentioned in the epic Mahābhārata, where it was called Agrevaṇa (derived from Sanskrit (अग्रेवण) meaning "the border of the forest").

Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the #Taj Mahal, #Agra Fort and #Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra is included on the #Golden #Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur; and the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc, tourist circuit of UP state, along Lucknow and Varanasi. Agra falls within the #Braj cultural region.

Agra, the name brings to the mind the magnificent monuments of yore, which continue to amaze all till date. Every nook of the city resonate the tales from history. It is an absolute pleasure traversing the lanes of Agra, which are replete with the colours, aroma and spirit of the city. Tourists in Agra can revel in the verve that can be seen in hustle and bustle all around the city. The place is the perfect travel destination, where tourists can witness the perfect amalgamation of various cultures that have been a part of this sub-continent. Travel in this city of the Taj Mahal is an experience in itself that everyone must undertake at least once in a lifetime.

Are you already thrilled? Then just get in touch with us for your upcoming tour of Agra. #Happy Traveling!