Agra: The Capital of the Mughal Legends

Agra is located in the NCR region of India. Agra has been India's pride for years. Whenever a foreign dignitary visited India, they were first taken to Agra. The beauty of Agra surely makes everyone awestruck. Recently, Mr. Donald Trump, the President of the USA was also taken to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. Many movies, documentaries have been made on Agra and its legendary architecture.

Agra used to be the capital of the Mughal Empire when they ruled in India. Agra is not only beautiful, but also emits the culture and the heritage which the Mughals followed. Their brilliant artistic skills and engineering skills can be judged if you visit this city. The Palaces and Forts in Agra all date back to the 16th and 17 Centuries. This city became the capital of the Mughal Raj in the 1520s.

It is estimated that every year more than 1 million foreign tourists visit this historical city. Although Agra has today one of the most industrialized cities, it still has retained its charm and historical ambiance.

Coming to the tourism part of Agra, you can opt for Agra Day Tour Packages to cover most of Agra and its historical places. A few notable places which one can visit are Taj Mahal Agra Fort, Akbar Mausoleum, Sikandara Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and many more.

Taj Mahal is a symbol of India’s pride and it comes under the list of World’s 7 wonders. This fort or rather a palace for simply built to signify Shah Jahan’s love for Mumtaaz. If you opt for the Taj Mahal Tour Packages, you will be able to enter this massive architecture and get to know more about this beautiful place.

The marbles of the Taj Mahal are really beautiful during sunrise and sunset. If you want to experience this aura, then there is a Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour by Car option available. You can opt for these packages and experience the aurora it creates when the sun's rays touch the marble.

In order to reach the Taj Mahal, first, you need to enter Agra. You can opt for the Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Train if you are traveling from Delhi. From Delhi, within one day you can visit and explore all of Agra. But it is suggested to stay in Agra for 2 days to experience this place in a better way.

Other than the Taj Mahal, Agra homes, famous forts like the Agra Fort. This fort was built by the grandson of Shah Jahan. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. You can also visit the Akbar Mausoleum, which is the resting place of the Mughal's great ruler, Akbar. His tomb is made from Redstone and white marble.

If you are not a fan of history, then also you can visit Agra to relax and take a break from the hustle of the city.

You can opt for the Same Day Agra Tour by Car provided by Optima Travels. This travel agency is known for providing the best packages which are affordable. Also, you can customize the package completely. They have luxurious cars with experienced drivers for your journey. So book your tour now with Optima Travels.