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About Aagra Tourism
The magnificent glory and the massive popularity of Taj Mahal draw tourists from all over the world. However, there is a lot more to Agra that wins the hearts of the tourists. The legacy of the mighty Mughal Empire can be experienced all over the city. The Agra Fort and a sprinkling of mausoleums and tombs speak of the architectural expertise and workmanship of the artisans. The bustling chowks (markets) are another attraction that you should not miss.
About Agra
Agra is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and lies in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra is just 200km away from Delhi, the national capital of India. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1526 and 1658. At that time it was called Akbarabad. After the decline of the Mughals, the city came under the Marathas and got its present name Agra.
The best time to visit Agra is between the months of October and March. The autumn and winter are the perfect seasons to be in North India. The weather is pleasant making it perfect for sightseeing. If you want to watch the splendor of the rain-washed Taj Mahal visit Agra between August to October as August marks the onset of monsoon in Agra. April to July are really hot months. If you want to avoid crowds you can choose to visit during this season. You can also get good deals from hotels at this time.
Agra is one of the cities of the tourist's Golden Triangle that includes Agra-Delhi-Jaipur. Agra is, therefore, well-connected to various cities and tourist destinations via rail and road. Agra can be reached from Delhi using NH2 and the new Yamuna Expressway. Depending on the traffic, you can reach Agra in just 4-5 hours from Delhi. Agra's Kheria Airport, which also a military base, is just 13 kilometers away from the Agra city. By flight, you can reach Agra from Delhi in just one hour. So, you can easily plan a day-trip to Agra from Delhi. Relive the legacy of the Mughal Empire with a visit to Agra. The city is always abuzz with activity and warmly welcomes its guests.
Agra is famous for its delicacies. Although there are plenty of cafes and fine-dining restaurants when in Agra do check out the famous street food of the city. Some of the must-try dishes are varieties of stuffed Parathas, Bhalla - which is the Aloo Tikki chat in Delhi, Mughlai cuisine, Tandoori chicken, Shawarma - a famous chicken stuffed roll, Paneer Tikka, Bedai - better known as kachori in rest of India, it is served with curd or spicy potato gravy. Some of the famous sweets of Agra you cannot afford to miss are Petha and Jalebi.
