“Agra tour – The best tourist destination”

Everybody needs a break from the hectic daily routine, and for a short break, a day tour in Agra city is enough. A vacation is essential to calm and relax your mind from the busy urban life. Your body can function properly only if you give a break to your body from your schedule and visit places where you can explore different perceptions of life. Even if you are free for only a day, you can spend the day better by going out and having fun. 

Aizatours lets you enjoy a one day trip to Agra through our package offering the same day Agra tour by car. You will be picked from Delhi by our appointed driver and taken on a memorable journey to the city of Love, Agra. The people who want to go somewhere and take a short break from life to the same day Agra tour by car are perfect. Also, Our Agra one day tour package acts as the ideal honeymoon package for couples who have a hectic schedule. 

Historical Facts about Agra City

Agra city is also called the city of Love, situated near the Yamuna river banks in UP. It has become one of the most popular cities in Uttar Pradesh. The city’s Golden age began during the Mughal rule under the rule of emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The city became the capital city and centre of attraction of the Mughal Empire. The city was famous for arts, commerce, and religion. The city has the most prestigious monuments, including Agra Fort, Sikandra and Taj Mahal, built by the great emperor Shah Jahan as the symbol of love for his beloved empress. 

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites list includes these beautiful monuments Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. It has developed into a booming tourism industry and is famous for its Mughlai cuisine as well. Agra city tour is one of the best destinations for couples, friend groups and foreign tourists also. 

Sightseeing destinations/Places to Visit in Agra City

Taj Mahal: 

Taj Mahal has now become the major tourist attraction of Agra city. The city is known for its famous historical monuments. Taj Mahal is listed as one of the seven wonders of the world. In 1631, the construction of the beautiful Taj Mahal was started. Shah Jahan built the tomb for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as she was the chosen one of the palace. She was Shah Jahan’s companion since their marriage in 1612 who died in 1631 during childbirth. Taj Mahal is now India’s most famous building, situated on the banks of the Yamuna river. It is termed the most exemplary Mughal architecture, which signifies the blended art of Indian, Persian and Islamic Styles.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort is a historical palace that was the main residence of all the kings and emperors of the Mughal Dynasty before the capital was shifted to Delhi. Agra Fort is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with the Taj Mahal. The Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned in the Agra Fort, but it got its beautiful architecture during the rule of Akbar.  The Agra Fort holds great importance in ancient history, which is why it has become a place for tourist attraction.

Other Best destinations in Agra

Apart from visiting the Taj Mahal, there are numerous places to visit in Agra. You can explore the history of Indian culture and beauty of the Indian art, Persian art, and Islamic art style. The list of destinations in Agra includes the following places:

• Mehtabh Bagh
• Agra Fort
• Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb
• Akbar’s Tomb
• Mariam-uz-Zamani
• Guru Ka Tal, Gurudwara

What is Agra city famous for? 

Cuisine

Tourists and visitors can enjoy different Mughal delicacies, Indian famous chaats and several other types of eatables. Apart from the monuments, Agra city is renowned for its culture and cuisine since the time Mughal Empire was ruling. The cuisine of Agra is derived from the Mughal past, and the main ingredients in the Mughlai cuisine is meat flavoured with bold and creamy curries with lots of spices. Also, vegetarians can replace meat with paneer and can still enjoy the flavours of Mughal delicacies. The famous Mughalai food can be found all around the city; a sweet made using ash gourd called Petha is one of the most famous Mughlai sweet dishes.

Famous Delicacies of Agra

• Falmouth: Dalmoth is a dry snack served with fried dal, nuts and raisins. Dal is the lentils fried using dried spices and herbs.
• Bedai: Bedai is a Kachori stuffed with a spicy filling. It is deep-fried and usually served with aloo sabzi and dahi. 
• Chaat: Chaat is a collection of different food items such as Dahi-Bhalla, Samosas, Gol-gappas, Raj Kachori, Aloo Chaat and several others.
• Paratha: It is a type of flat wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and paneer. This flatbread is served with curd, chutney or pickle.

Agra’s popular Taj Mahotsav

Taj Mahotsav is a world-famous cultural event and craft fair that first was organized in 1992 and has gained a lot of popularity since then. The 28th Taj Mahotsav took place in 2019. Every year it is organized in the big field near the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal, Shilpgram. Several tourists and visitors at Agra come when it’s the time of Taj Mahotsav to enjoy this festive season. This festive activity encourages the artisans to present in the Mahotsav as an exhibition. It makes it easier to avail the art and craftwork of different artisans at reasonable prices, which deflates the cost of maintenance. People usually book their Agra One day tour package during the time Taj Mahotsav is hosted so that they can enjoy the Mahotsav. But the Taj Mahotsav 2021 has been cancelled as per the COVID-19 guidelines.

If you want to spend some time away from the hectic daily routine, you must book your Agra city tour with AizaTours. This tour package will help you explore the historical monuments and art culture of ancient times.