Places to visit in Agra:
Introduction: Agra
known as 'Taj City' the symbol of eternal love. Once the capital
of India under the Mughal, Agra is full of magnificent monuments
dating back to the 16th and 17th century. The crowning glory of
the city is obviously the Taj, a monument of love and imaginations
that represents India to the world.
 Taj
Mahal: By the banks of the river Yamuna, Taj Mahal a
poignant poetry in marble, the most extravagant monuments ever
built for lover is a tribute to the timelessness of art and love.
Built by Shahjahan in 1652 in the memory of his beloved wife
Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj.The main architect, Isa Khan,
came all the way from Shiraz in Iran..
Its pure white marble shimmers silver in the soft moonlight,
exudes a shell pink glow at dawn and at the close of the day,
takes on the tawny fiery hue of the majestic sun. The Taj serves
as a symbol of eternal love where the heart broken Shahjahan was
finally buried and reunited with his beloved Mumtaz.
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Agra Fort: Built by
three generations of Moghul Emperors, this massive structure began
in 1565 under Akbar. This luxurious palace armed with massive
double walls, punctuated by four gateways, the fort house palaces,
courts, mosques, baths, gardens and gracious pavilions within its
premises.
'Jehangiri Mahal' built by Akbar made up of red stone for his
Hindu Queen Jodhabai. It is blending of Hindu and central Asian
architecture styles. The Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Khas Mahal, the
Palace of Mirrors, the Pearl Mosque, the Nagina Masjid, the Garden
of Grapes and the Fish Pavilion are the other things in the Fort
Complex. 'Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb stands in the centre of a grand
Persian garden and architectural gem of its times. It is the tomb
of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Emperor Jehangiri's wazir or Chief Minister
and also his father-in-law. Near the Agra Fort, is Jami Masjid,
built by Shahjahan in 1648. An inscription over its main entrance
indicates that it was built in the name of Jahanara, the Emperor's
daughter, who was imprisoned with the Emperor by Aurangzeb.
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AROUND AGRA:
Akbar's Tomb: Named after the Afghan ruler Sikander
Lodi, Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor Akbar.
Akbar's mausoleum lies here.
 It
is a combination of Hindu, Muslim and Persian architecture. Akbar
began the construction of his own garden mausoleum during his
lifetime.
Fatehpur Sikri: 40
km west of Agra is Fatehpur Sikri - The City served as the capital
of Mughal empire during Akbar's reign. The Dargah or tomb of
Sheikh Salim Chisti, the renowed saint, set in the courtyard of
the Royal Mosque draws hordes of pilgrims who come to have their
wishes fulfilled.
Bharatpur: 55 km
from Agra, Bharatpur - known for one of the finest bird
sanctuaries in the world. Early in 18th century it was Rajput
Fort. Once private hunting & shooting preserve of the Maharaja of
Bharatpur is now a bird sanctuary called Keoladeo Ghana.
 Home
to migratory birds especially the Siberian Crane and the protected
breeding ground of hundreds of species of birds.
Mathura: Situated on
the west bank of the river Yamuna 'Mathura' the birth place of
Lord Krishna. Kanishka made it the capital of his eastern empire
and the city became an important centre of trade, learning, arts
and structure. The 'Janmashtami' celebrated here is very famous
throughout the country. The Raslila is regarded as one of the most
popular dramatic performance in India.
Places to visit in Mathura:
Dwarkadeesh Temple, Gita Mandir, Jama Masjid,
Kans Quila, Sati Burj, Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, Vishram Ghat and
Govt. Museum.
 Vrindavan:
Vrindaban is one of the most sacred places for Hindus and has
several temples closely connected with the life of Lord Krishna.
The twin city to Mathura is synonymous with the devotees of Lord
Krishna and people from all over the world congregate at Vrindavan.
Some unique festivals such as colorful Holi and Janamashtami are
celebrated at Vrindavan.
Places to visit in Vrindavan :
Baldeo, Barsana, Radhakund, Bharatpur, Deeg,
Gokul, Govardhan, Nandgaon and Sonkh.
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