The
rich cultural land of India has observed an array of religions, rulers and
empires uniting into one. Several places here are recognized worldwide for
their historical and cultural significance. One such city abounded by a large
number of historical monuments is Agra, a city of Mughal Splendor which also
serves as a world heritage site. If you haven’t visited the spectacular land of
Agra, you’ve probably not witnessed what true love is. As soon as you step onto
this epic city situated on the banks of the river Yamuna in northern India’s
Uttar Pradesh state, the eventful history of this place will strike you
naturally. No wonder why they say, wherever you go becomes a part of you
somehow.
Agra’s
Connection with the Indian History
The
traces from the long gone centuries still breathe in the atmosphere of Agra.
The place’s cuisine and art forms still reflect the influence of the Mughals.
Delve more deeply into the historical place as you learn more about the
insights of Agra’s history and cultures that you must have been less familiar
with. Accommodating an adorable architecture, fathomlessly beautiful historical
monuments and colourful gardens, the impressive history of Agra is closely
intertwined with the Mughals. You will be able to sense the dignity of the
Mughals all across the timeless city as it was the Mughal Emperors who
transformed this city, previously known as Akbarabad. However, for your
information, the city itself was established much before the Mughals’ visit to
India. Thanks to the Emperor Akbar who laid down the foundations for the modern
city of Agra. Today, the city is a well-recognized centre for art, culture,
commerce and learning. Not just this, the continuous advancements allow Agra to
connect to the major cities of India. This has skyrocketed Agra Tourism.
Visit
The Taj Mahal - Where Love Prevails
Admit
it! The image of the ivory-white marble mausoleum, the ultimate requiem of love
- the Taj Mahal - has been flashing across your eyes from the time you started
reading this blog. The symbol of the great Mughal Heritage tours india, the Taj
Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Holding a beautiful romantic
history and representing the eternity of love, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built
this eye-soothing grand monument in 1631 as a tribute to his beloved wife
Mumtaz Mahal. Visiting this monument with that someone special will make you
naturally hold their hand even more tightly. Walking around the mesmerizing
landscaped gardens, all you’ll sense is love and more love.
Along
with this fascinating monument, other places of interest are Agra Fort, Akbar's
Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, Swami Bagh, Miriam's Tomb, Samadhi Mankameshwar Temple
and the extremely prominent Keetham Lake which supports variety of aquatic life
and water-birds.
Best
Time To Visit Agra
The
best months to visit Agra are from October to March. A pleasant weather will
welcome you and cool breezes will wrap you as you explore the historical city.
The prices for hotels and restaurants increase rapidly during these months but
will be overshadowed by amazing Agra spots.
Make sure to carry a plenty of warm clothes along with you, especially
if you choose January among the other months to visit Agra.
If
you’re planning to visit Agra in the months of April, May, June or July, you
must drop the plan right now. During these summer months, all you’ll savour is
the scorching sun and hot winds. Such weather might leave you exhausted and you
won’t be able to enjoy other must-visit places. But an advantage here is that
you’ll find hotel rates dropped down due to thin crowd.
The
rainy season beginning from August continues till the start of October and is
also one of the best times to be in Agra. Don’t forget to put a raincoat or an
umbrella in your travel bag.
So,
get packing and chip your wanderlust in Tourism Agra.
