Placed on the banks of river Yamuna in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is famed as a Mughal City. A perfect weekend option from Delhi, the city boasts of a glorious past and rich history. Agra is also counted as one of the most famous international holiday destinations. . The city is also quite popular for Peetha and Dal Moth, are 2 of the most popular local renditions. Shopping in Agra can be a delight for shopaholics. You can get your hands on a lot of things, which you can carry as keepsakes and souvenirs.

Attractions in Agra:

• Taj Mahal: Regarded as the 8th wonder of the World, Taj Mahal, a universally admired UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a monument epitomizing love of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz.
• Agra Red Fort: Agra Fort is a World Heritage Site that captivates the onlooker at first sight with its colossal dimensions and stately aura. Its premises contains a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Shah Jahan died in imprisonment. Some of the other important monuments inside the Fort are Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal and Sheesh Mahal.
• Jama Masjid: Popularly known as the Jami Masjid, the Jama Masjid in Agra is perhaps the largest mosque in India. Overlooking Agra Fort railway station, the Jami Masjid or Friday Mosque was built by Shah Jahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favorite daughter, Jahanara Begum.
• Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra:One of the most important bases of Mughal power, is Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra , where one of the greatest emperors in the world lies buried. Perhaps the greatest monarch India has ever seen and definitely the most powerful and able ruler of the Mughal dynasty, Akbar supervised the construction of the tomb himself during his lifetime. The rest of the tomb was completed by his son Jahangir after Akbar's death