Information about Agra
Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with
three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It
is more just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre
of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and shaped
humen thought over centuries.
Agra Places of Interest
Taj Mahal :- The Taj Mahal, the one and only one of its kind across the world.
The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen. The ultimate
realisation of Emperor Shahjahan's dream. One of the wonders of the world.
Agra Excursions
Ram Bagh :- The great Mughal emperor Babar laid out this earliest example of
a Mughal garden. It is said that his body was buried here before place in Kabul.
Agra Cuisine
Several of India's famous meat dishes come from the north where Muslim influence
introduced considerable sophistication. The superb Mughlai cuisine with its
luscious sauces of milk, curd, cream and crushed nuts is available in major
restaurants in the big cities.
Agra Getting There
Kheria Airport is 6 km from Agra. From the International Airport at Delhi, Agra
is 220km.
Agra Shopping
Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brasswares, finely
worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellery and ornate zari embroidery.
Agra Travel Information
Area: 62sq.km Population: 11,11,086 (1991 census)
Agra Map
