Day 5
Agra was the former capital of Hindustan. It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.Agra is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata as Agraban, the sister city of the most popular Mathura or was also called as Agrevana (the border of the forest).Agra was established in 1475 by Raja Badal Singh, a Sikarwar Rajput king.
How to reach here:
By Air: The nearest airport is Kheria, which is 6km from Agra town.
By Rail: There are two main railway stations- Agra Cantt. railway station, Agra Fort railway station.It is connect to the major cities of India.
Best time to visit: October to March
Languages spoken: Hindia,Urdu, Punjabi and English
Must eat: Dalmoth, Petha ,Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Fish.
Famous Restaurants: Agra Chaat Bhandar, Lakshmi Villas, Dasaprakash and Park Restaurant.
Places you must visit:
Taj Mahal is one of the new Seven wonders of the world. It was built by the Mughal king Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1653.To complete this fascinating marble structure, it took 22 years of labor and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers.It can be observed from Agra fort, from where Emperor Shah Jahan gazed at it, for the last eight years of his life, as a prisoner of his son Aurangzeb.Mumtaz Mahal's tomb is directly under the most elegant dome of the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan's tomb was erected next to her's by his son Aurangzeb.
Agra Fort was commissioned by a Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 which was then converted into a palace by Shah Jahan. Notable buildings in the fort includes the Pearl Mosque or Moti Masjid, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audiences), Jahangir's palace, Khas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Mussamman Burj(death place of Shah Jahan).
Sikandra is the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.He himself planned his tomb and selected a suitable site for it.Akbar's son Jahangir completed this pyramidal tomb in 1613. The building is constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone and enriched with features in white marble.The 99 names of Allah have been inscribed on the tomb.
Itimad-ud-Daula's Tomb (Baby Taj) is an exquisite marble tomb made by Emperor Jahangir's queen Noor Jahan, in the memory of her father Mirza Ghias Beg in 1628 A.D.It is entirely built in white marble and inlaid with semi precious stones.
Jama Masjid (Agra) was built by Shah Jahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favorite daughter Jahanara Begum.It is a huge mosque in the center of Agra surrounded by great bazaar.It is made of red sandstone with little white marble decoration.
Chini Ka Rauza is a Mausoleum of Shah Jahan's prime minister and Persian poet Afzal Khan Aalmi ,built in 1635.It is the very first building in India which has been exclusively decorated by glazed tile works. The glazed tiles are called Chini so the name Chini Ka Rauza.
Mariyam's Tomb was built for Mariyam, Mughal emperor Akbar's beautiful wife from Goa.Mariam known widely as 'Mariam Zamani', the mother of Jahangir, was the most respectable queen of Mughal dynasty. Jahangir built this marvelous tomb for his mother after her death.The tomb has been a great attraction due to it's elegant carvings on the walls and the marvelous beauty of the red sandstone structure.
Ram Bagh (Aaram Bagh) is the oldest Mughal garden in India, built by Mughal emperor Babur in 1528. Babur was temporarily buried here before being interred in Kabul.Aaram bagh means the Garden of rest . It is also variously known as Bagh-i Nur Afsan 'Light scattering Garden', Aalsi Bagh or 'Lazy Garden': According to legend, Emperor Akbar proposed to his third wife, who was gardener there, for lying idle for six days, until she agreed to marry him.Also Jahangir waited in this garden in early March 1621 for the most astrologically auspicious hour for him to enter Agra after he took the Fort of Kangra.
Mankameshwar Mandir is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. It is said that the shivlinga covered by silver metal was founded by Lord Shiva himself during Dwapar era, when Krishna was born in Mathura.
Keetham Lake is a scenic lake, part of Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. It is a tranquil spot , ideal for a relaxed outing.A wide variety of fish and water birds adds natural charm and beauty to this lake.The Sanctuary was declared as the National Bird Sanctuary in 1991.
Soami Bagh Samadh is the samadhi of Huzur Swamiji Maharaj( Shri Shiv Dayal Singh Seth), who was the initiator of Radhasoami Faith. Devout followers believe the service, purifies the soul. Located adjacent to the samadhi is the Bhajan Ghar.
Agra was the former capital of Hindustan. It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.Agra is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata as Agraban, the sister city of the most popular Mathura or was also called as Agrevana (the border of the forest).Agra was established in 1475 by Raja Badal Singh, a Sikarwar Rajput king.
How to reach here:
By Air: The nearest airport is Kheria, which is 6km from Agra town.
By Rail: There are two main railway stations- Agra Cantt. railway station, Agra Fort railway station.It is connect to the major cities of India.
Best time to visit: October to March
Languages spoken: Hindia,Urdu, Punjabi and English
Must eat: Dalmoth, Petha ,Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Fish.
Famous Restaurants: Agra Chaat Bhandar, Lakshmi Villas, Dasaprakash and Park Restaurant.
Places you must visit:
Taj Mahal is one of the new Seven wonders of the world. It was built by the Mughal king Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1653.To complete this fascinating marble structure, it took 22 years of labor and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers.It can be observed from Agra fort, from where Emperor Shah Jahan gazed at it, for the last eight years of his life, as a prisoner of his son Aurangzeb.Mumtaz Mahal's tomb is directly under the most elegant dome of the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan's tomb was erected next to her's by his son Aurangzeb.
Agra Fort was commissioned by a Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 which was then converted into a palace by Shah Jahan. Notable buildings in the fort includes the Pearl Mosque or Moti Masjid, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audiences), Jahangir's palace, Khas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Mussamman Burj(death place of Shah Jahan).
Sikandra is the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.He himself planned his tomb and selected a suitable site for it.Akbar's son Jahangir completed this pyramidal tomb in 1613. The building is constructed mainly from a deep red sandstone and enriched with features in white marble.The 99 names of Allah have been inscribed on the tomb.
Itimad-ud-Daula's Tomb (Baby Taj) is an exquisite marble tomb made by Emperor Jahangir's queen Noor Jahan, in the memory of her father Mirza Ghias Beg in 1628 A.D.It is entirely built in white marble and inlaid with semi precious stones.
Jama Masjid (Agra) was built by Shah Jahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favorite daughter Jahanara Begum.It is a huge mosque in the center of Agra surrounded by great bazaar.It is made of red sandstone with little white marble decoration.
Chini Ka Rauza is a Mausoleum of Shah Jahan's prime minister and Persian poet Afzal Khan Aalmi ,built in 1635.It is the very first building in India which has been exclusively decorated by glazed tile works. The glazed tiles are called Chini so the name Chini Ka Rauza.
Mariyam's Tomb was built for Mariyam, Mughal emperor Akbar's beautiful wife from Goa.Mariam known widely as 'Mariam Zamani', the mother of Jahangir, was the most respectable queen of Mughal dynasty. Jahangir built this marvelous tomb for his mother after her death.The tomb has been a great attraction due to it's elegant carvings on the walls and the marvelous beauty of the red sandstone structure.
Ram Bagh (Aaram Bagh) is the oldest Mughal garden in India, built by Mughal emperor Babur in 1528. Babur was temporarily buried here before being interred in Kabul.Aaram bagh means the Garden of rest . It is also variously known as Bagh-i Nur Afsan 'Light scattering Garden', Aalsi Bagh or 'Lazy Garden': According to legend, Emperor Akbar proposed to his third wife, who was gardener there, for lying idle for six days, until she agreed to marry him.Also Jahangir waited in this garden in early March 1621 for the most astrologically auspicious hour for him to enter Agra after he took the Fort of Kangra.
Mankameshwar Mandir is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. It is said that the shivlinga covered by silver metal was founded by Lord Shiva himself during Dwapar era, when Krishna was born in Mathura.
Keetham Lake is a scenic lake, part of Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. It is a tranquil spot , ideal for a relaxed outing.A wide variety of fish and water birds adds natural charm and beauty to this lake.The Sanctuary was declared as the National Bird Sanctuary in 1991.
Soami Bagh Samadh is the samadhi of Huzur Swamiji Maharaj( Shri Shiv Dayal Singh Seth), who was the initiator of Radhasoami Faith. Devout followers believe the service, purifies the soul. Located adjacent to the samadhi is the Bhajan Ghar.
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