Agra

The Taj Mahal is first remembered on hearing Agra's name. This is the reason why Agra is also called the city of Taj Mahal. Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Agra hosts and home of one of the seven wonders of the world in India and it is a matter of pride for our country. But this is not the only thing worth seeing in Agra, there are many such places, which make Agra a beautiful tourist destination of India.

The special thing is that 3 out of the 50 most popular tourist destinations in the world is of Agra which includes Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in UNESCO World Heritage list.

A trip to Agra can be a good experience for those interested in history and architecture. Apart from the huge monuments in Agra, there are also other things (food) to enjoy like Agra Chaat, Lassi and especially the Petha of Agra are famous all over India.

Agra is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 24th most populous city in India. The area around the modern city was first mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, where it was called Agarva (derived from Sanskrit), meaning "the boundary of the forest".

If we talk about the history of Agra, then the history of the city starts from the 11th century, where first Alexander, Lodhi, Mughals, Marathas and then the British ruled.

If you want to visit Agra and its beautiful sightseeing, then October to March is the best time to visit, when the weather is pleasant.

You can take Flight, Bus, Private Car, all the transportation facilities are available to reach Agra from nearby cities.