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About Agra City
Agra hosts some of the world famous landmarks that are
epitome of love and beauty. In terms of ambience, it is
still associated with its memorable Mughal period. As
visitors walk down the narrow bustling streets, they can't
help but wonder if the man contentedly smoking a hookah is a
direct descendent of some bygone Mughal. Even the most
modern areas of the town, such as the cantonment, date back
over a hundred years.
The Taj Mahal, which is essentially one man's monumental
testimony to love, has become synonymous not only with this
city but with India as a whole. Agra, with its laid-back
lifestyle and wealth of architecture, handicrafts and
jewellry, is amongst the most remarkable cities of the
world.
While approaching Agra from Delhi, one passes through the
religious cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, celebrated in
Indian lore and legends. The road from Agra to Jaipur
includes Bharatpur and Deeg in its circuit, while the one
heading east offers Gwalior and the exquisite temples of
Khajuraho as places of tourist attraction.
Agra city livens up during the festive time of the Taj
Mahotsav which is organised during February. Its a 10 day
extravaganza which is held in the Shilpgram which is close
to Taj Murals.It brings out the arts, crafts and culture of
India. It has classical dance and song performances by well
known artists in India. Apart from this ghazal programmes
are also organised and not to miss out on Camel and Elephant
rides and Games which are a pass time for Children and
elders also. Agra is best known for its Id Melas and the
colourful Tazias taken out on Muharram.
Best Season
Summers are very hot and winters chilling cold. The
temperature difference between the summers and winters is
very high. The monsoon although provides some respite from
the heat but the rains leaves the city very dirty. It is
better to plan your Agra trip between the months of March
and October.
Places to See:
The Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world and is the
epitome of love, beauty and sacrifice. It was built by Shah
Jahan in the memory of his queen, Mumtaz Mahal. The
construction of this masterpiece is believed to have taken
22 years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working
round the clock. Even as the world is caught in the
skirmishes of War & peace, Nuclear and Non-Nuclear; Taj has
stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of
love is one of the most visited and most photographed places
in the world.
Taj Mahal which was built by Shah Jahan to express his
eternal love for his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal was the
culmination point of Indo-Persian architecture. The Mughal
Emperors were always fond of constructing monuments. Perhaps
they knew that they would be gone but these structures will
remind the world of their grandeur. Shah Jahan was
particularly fond of constructing extravagant monuments. He
built the city of Shah Jahanabad which today is called the
old Delhi. He loved construction but more than that, he
loved his wife. He compared Mumtaz Mahal's beauty with the
light of heaven. She died while giving birth to her
fourteenth child. Shah Jahan was so shocked by her death
that his hair turned grey overnight.
Itmad-ud-Duala
Situated opposite the Taj Mahal, on the other side of the
River Yamuna, Itmad-ud-Duala houses a magnificent mausoleum
of Ghias Beg, father of Noor Jehan. This tomb belongs to the
father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir or
the Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir. This white marble
tomb was built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. The tomb
may not be as mammoth as the Taj but the inlay designs and
carvings are no less than Taj if not more. The delicate
marble latticework in the passages allows the light to enter
the interiors. A similar tomb was built by Nur Jahan for
Jehangir in Lahore. This tomb was the first complete marble
Moghul structure.
Jehangirs Palace
This was built by Akbar for his favorite son Jehangir to
provide him with the comfort and luxury inside the fort.
This palace displays an excellent combination of Hindu and
Muslim architecture.
Dayal Bagh
Dayal Bagh is the birthplace of the Radhaswami sect which
was founded by a banker of Agra, Swami Shiv Dayal, in 1861.
It is a place of pilgrimage for members of this sect and a
temple is being built here in honour of their fourth Guru.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort on the banks of the River Yamuna, is situated in
the center of the town. Built principally as a military
establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort
was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's
time. Though the principle structure was built by Akbar many
more additions were made by his grandsons.
Jama Masjid
Built by Shah Jahan in 1648, the main gate of this mosque
has inscription written on it that it was built by Jahanara
Begum. She was the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan and was
imprisoned with him. The absence of minarets and the shape
of the dome gives it a distinguished character.
Chini-Ka-Rauza
A tomb of glazed tiles is a memorial dedicated to
poet-scholar and later the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan,
Allama Afzel Khal Mullah Shukrullah of Shiraz. The China
Tomb is 1 km north of the Itimad-ud-daulah. The squat,
square Tomb surmounted by a single huge dome was constructed
by Afzal Khan. The exterior was covered in brightly coloured
enameled tiles and the whole building clearly displayed its
persian influence.
Sikandra
Situated across the Yamuna, about 4 km away, it houses the
tomb of Emperor Akbar. An interesting feature here is that
one cannot see all the four minarets situated here from one
point – one of them is always behind the other in the
viewer's line of vision.
Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary
It is situated 50 km from Agra and spreads over an area of
52 square km. It harbors many species of animals and birds.
It can be approached from Agra by taxi or bus or by train
upto Dholpur. Accommodation is available in Forest
Department rest houses within the sanctuary itself.
Mariyam Tomb
This tomb is dedicated to the wife of Akbar. The red sand
stone tomb was built in 1611 and is on the Delhi- Agra
highway. The carvings on the tomb of Mariyam-us-Zamani are
worth giving a closer look.
Ram Bagh
When Babur came to India he laid the first Mughal gardens
500 m North of the Chini Ka Rauza. These well laid gardens
are not even a fraction of what they used to be. It will
need lots of imagination to picture how these gardens must
have looked in 1558.
Fatehpur Sikri
37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red
Sandstone called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the
Mughal Emperor Akbar. He had planned this city as his
capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the
city and within 20 years the capital of Mughals was shifted
to Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585.
Firozabad
44 km away from Agra, it is an important handicraft and
industrial center famous for glassware, especially glass
bangles and cut-glass items.
Hotels in Agra
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WELCOMHERITAGE GRAND IMPERIAL
M.G. Road, Agra-282 001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Tel. : 0562-2251190, 4002781/4002782
Fax : 0562-2251191
E-mail :info@hotelgrandimperial.com
Website :www.hotelgrandimperial.com
www.welcomheritagegrandimperial.com
FIT Tariff : (in Rs.) European Plan
Single Double
Deluxe 7000 8000
Princes 10000 11000
Suites 11000 12000
Extra Bed 1000
Taxes : Extra Luxury Tax : 5%
Rooms : 30, Deluxe : 15, Chamber of Princes :
14, Suites : 01
Access (in kms) : Apt. : (02), Rlw. Stn : (1.5), City
Centre : (01)
Ownership : Mr. Anil Kumar Agarwal
THE OBEROI AMARVILAS
Taj East Gate, Agra - 282 001
Telephone : 0562- 223 1515
E-mail: reservations@eih-india.com,
Website:
www.oberoihotels.com
Tariff : Starting from US$. 600, Rooms : 102
HOTEL AGRA ASHOK, 5-Star
6-B, Mall Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P.)
Tel : 0562 - 2361223-31 / 32, Fax : 0562 - 2361620
E-mail :moonagra@yahoo.com,
Website:
www.theashokgroup.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1995, Rooms : 55
TAJ VIEW HOTEL, 5-Star
Taj Ganj, Fatehabad Road Agra - 282 001
Tel : 91-562-2232400 - 18, Fax : 91-562-2232420
E-mail : tajview.agra@tajhotels.com, Website:
www.tajhotels.com
Tariff : Starting from US$. 150, Rooms : 100.
HOTEL CLARKS SHIRAZ
54, Taj Road, Agra
Tel. : 91-562-2226121-30, Fax: 91-562-2226128
E-mail: clarkraz@sancharnet.in
HOTEL DELUX PLAZA
M.G, Tower, Fatehabad Road , Agra -282 001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Telephone : 91 562 233 1818
E-Mail : deluxplaza@yahoo.co.in, www.deluxplaza.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 790, Rooms : 60
TRIDENT HILTON, AGRA, 5-Star
Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001
Tel. : 0562 - 2330110, 2330195, Fax : 0562 - 2331330
E-mail: agra@trident-hilton.com, www.trident-hilton.com
Tariff : Starting from US$. 150, Rooms : 138
HOTEL GANGA RATAN
Fatehabad Road, Tourist Complex Area , Agra - 282 001 (U .
P)
Tel. : 0562 - 2232660 - 63, 2330234, Fax : 0562 - 2330193,
E-Mail : info@hotelgangaratan.com, www.hotelgangaratan.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1100, Rooms : 60
DEEDAR-E-TAJ, 3-Star
VIP Road to Taj Mahal, Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P)
Tel : 0562-2334301, 2230681, 3090267 / 68, Fax :
0562-2334303
E-mail : deth@sancharnet.in, Website : www.deedaretaj.net
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1100
HOTEL SUNRISE, 2-Star
Sector B-1, Vibhav Nagar, Agra - 282 001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Tel : 0562-2330602-04, Fax : 0562-2330605, 2230413
E-mail : amitjaggi@sancharnet.in
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 850
HOWARD PARK PLAZA
Fatehabad Road Agra - 282 001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Tel.: 0562 - 4001870, Fax : 0562 - 4001875
E-mail : hpp@sarovarhotels.com, www.sarovarhotels.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. : 2800, Rooms : 86
AMAR YATRI NIWAS
Tourist Complex Area Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P.)
Tel : 0562 - 2233030 - 34, 3256204, Fax : 0562 - 2233035
E-mail : reservations@amaryatriniwas.com
Website : www.amaryatriniwas.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 950, Rooms : 41
MAYUR TOURIST COMPLEX
Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P.)
Tel : 0562-2332302, 2332310, Fax : 0562-2332907
E-mail : mayur268@rediffmail.com, www.mayurcomplex.com
Tariff : Starting from 1300, Rooms : 24
JOSHI RESORT
21st K.M. Stone, N.H. 11, (Agra Jaipur Highway), Kirawali,
Agra (U.P)
Tel : 05613-244556, Fax : 0562-2213109
E-mail: joshi1@sancharnet.in, www.joshiresorts.com
Tariff : Startin from Rs. 600
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WELCOME HOTEL MUGHAL SHERETON, 5 Star Deluxe
Fatehabad Road, Taj Ganj, Agra-282 001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Tel. : 0562-2331701-28
Fax : 0562-2331730
E-mail :mughal.sheraton@itcwelcomgroup.in
Website :www.itcwelcomgroup.in
Tariff Starting From Rs.8000 Onwards: No. of Rooms:285
JAYPEE PALACE HOTEL , 5-Star Deluxe
Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282003 (U.P.)
Tel : 0562-233 0800, Fax : 0562-233 0850
E-mail : jpa@jaypeehotels.com, www.jaypeehotels.com
HOTEL HOLIDAY INN, AGRA
16/2/8, Sanjay Place, M.G. Road, Agra - 282 002 (U.P)
Tel.: 0562 - 2523760 to 75, Fax : 0562 - 2523591
E-mail : hinnagra@sancharnet.in/stay@sancharnet.in
Website : www.holiday-inn.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 4200, Rooms : 145
HOTEL GREAT VALUE,
10-Bansal Nagar, Tourist Complex Area,
Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282001
Tel : 0562-2330225, 2330249, Fax : 0562-2361428
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 700
HOTEL KANT
Tourist Complex Area, Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (UP)
Tel : 0562-2331332, 2333806/807, Fax : 0562-2331046
E-mail : kantagra@nde.vsnl.net.in, www.hotelkantagra.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1500, Rooms : 36
HOTEL PUSHP VILLA,
3-Star
VIP Road to Taj Mahal, Fatehabad Road , Agra - 282 001 (U.P)
Tel. : 0562 - 2334301, 2230681, Fax : 0562 - 2334303
E-Mail : deth@sancharnet.in, www.deedaretaj.net
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1500, Rooms : 51
HOTEL AGRA DELUXE
Tourist Complex Area, Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P)
Tel : 0562-2330110/195, 2330384, Fax : 0562-2331330
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 800
HOTEL ZEE BAR &
RESTAURANT AGRA
Fateha Bad Road, Tajganj, Agra - 282 001 (U.P)
Tel. : 0562 - 2333808, 2333809, 2333810, Fax : 0562 -
2225102,
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 700, Rooms : 30
HOTEL ATITHI,
3-Star
Tourist Complex Area, Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P)
Phone : 0562 - 2330878, 2330880, Fax : 0562 - 2330878
E-Mail : hotelatithi@hotmail.com, www.hotelatithiagra.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1450, Rooms : 44
RANJIT HOTEL
263, Station Road, Agra Cantt., Agra - 282 001 (Uttar
Pradesh)
Tel : 0562-2364446, 2228320, Fax : 0562-2227510
E-mail : grand_hotel@sancharnet.in
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 700, Rooms : 29
NUOVA HOTEL
S-23, Shoe Market, Sanjay Palace, Agra - 282 005 (U.P)
Tel. : 0562 - 3290292, 2521153
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 800, Rooms : 27
TOURIST BUNGALOW
Raja Ki Mandi, Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
Tel : 0562-2350120, 2351720, Fax : 0562-2353472
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 550
GRAND HOTEL, 3-Star
137, Station Road, Agra Cantt., Agra - 282 001(U.P.)
0562 - 2227511/ 12/ 13/ 14,Fax : 0562 - 2227510
E-Mail : grand_hotel@sancharnet.in, www.agragrandhotel.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 1500, Rooms : 72
HOTEL MANSINGH
PALACE, 3-Star
181/2, Fatehabad Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P.)
Tel : 0562-2331771 (8 Lines), Fax : 0562-2330202
E-mail : sales.agra@mansinghhotels.com
Website : www.mansinghhotels.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 4500, Rooms : 97
LAURIES HOTEL
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Agra - 282 001 (U.P.)
Tel : 0562-2364536, Fax : 0562-2268045
E-mail : laurieshotel@hotmail.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 800, Rooms : 28
HOTEL SAVOY
Tourist Complex Area, 10 Bansal Nagar, Agra - 282 001 (UP)
Tel : 0562-330225, 9319102268, Fax : 0562-2330249
E-mail : neeplice@sancharnet.in www.hotelsavoyagra.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 700, Rooms : 27
RAHI TOURIST BUNGALOW
Delhi Gate, Near Raja Ki Mandi Rly. Station, Agra - 282 002
(U.P.)
Tel : 0562-2150120, 2151720, Fax: 0562-2153472
E-mail: upstdc1@sancharnet.in, Website: www.up-tourism.com
Tariff : Starting from Rs. 450 |
