The most important tourist attraction in the country of India is undoubtedly the great Taj Mahal in Agra. The city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh is synonymous with one of the most beautiful mausoleums in the world. This “Poetry in Marble” built during the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal dynasty, is definitely one of the most beautiful tourist attractions you can ever see and is therefore an integral part of any Agra tour package.

Agra is located very close to the country’s capital, New Delhi, and is therefore very accessible. Delhi and Agra together with the Pink City of India- Jaipur in Rajasthan form the golden triangle package which is undoubtedly one of the best tour packages offered in India.

The most prominent tourist attraction in Agra is the Taj Mahal, which is built entirely of white marble. This white mausoleum was built by the emperor in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The construction of this building took more than twenty years and is one of the best examples of Mughal architecture that combines elements of Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural styles. The dome-shaped structure along with the four tall minarets, intricate carvings, sculptures and stone inlaid wall paintings, make the Taj Mahal a dream tower. Taj Mahal has thus earned its name in the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Agra is also popular for several other tourist destinations, all of which represent the rich culture and heritage of the Mughal Empire. Some of the popular tourist destinations that you could cover on Agra Packages are Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital of Akbar, The Buland Darwaja, Jodha Bai Palace and Panch Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb , Agra Fort, Jehangir Mahal and Chisti tomb.

The various trips to Agra also involve trips to the beautiful gardens and parks which is a great treat and exemplifies the Mughal culture. Some of Agra’s must-see beautiful gardens include Alasi Bagh, Anguri Bagh, Ram Bagh, Dayal Bagh and Mehtab Bagh to name a few. These gardens truly give you the time of your life.

The popularity of Agra tour packages is also due to the fact that reaching Agra is extremely convenient as it is well connected to the rest of the country by air, rail and road. The Delhi Agra highway is one of the best and therefore traveling to Agra from Delhi is a piece of cake. The luxury train, The Palace on Wheels, covers the Golden Triangle destination of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur which is by far the best tour packages you can imagine.