With its laid -back lifestyle and immense wealth
of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, Agra is among the most
remarkable city of the world. Almost half of the foreign tourists
who travel to India to enjoy an exotic Indian Holiday, make
it a point to visit this city. Taj Mahal in Agra is the most beautiful
symbol of love created by mankind and one of the Seven Wonders of
ancient world.
Taj Mahal was constructed by the Mughal Emperor,
Shah Jehan. This mausoleum is build in the loving memory of his
queen Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal looks ethereal at any time
of the day. It is blushing red at sunrise and sunset, pearly mirage
in the moonlight or ivory white when reflected in the pools of the
garden . Perhaps the most enchanting view of the Taj is from an
octagonal tower at the Agra Fort. Agra is not only a famous tourist
destination but is a shoppers paradise too. There are plenty of
large and small markets from where you can buy the items the place
are renowned for. Agra is also famous for leather items. It one
of the biggest centers of hand made leather goods. The most famous
commodity are the zari and embroidery work, stone inlay work and
durries.
Hotels in Agra are competent at serving international
clients. Luxury hotels in Agra is among the best in the world. You
will get all the comfort imaginable in both 5 star hotels as well as budget hotels in the city.
If you are on a budget tour, you can easily find a budget hotel
where you will not have to pay heavily for your stay. With online
hotel reservation available to you, booking a hotel from your home
is always possible. |
