Tomb of Imad – Ud – Daulah Agra

Nur Jahan built the tomb of Etamaduddaula on the banks of Yamuna in Agra in memory of his father. Jahangir, the son of Mughal emperor Akbar, gave the title of Atmadud Daula to his Begum Noorjahan’s father Mirza Gias Baig. This tomb of Etmadud Daula and his wife Asmat Jahan was built between 1622 and 1628.
This mausoleum is built in the middle of a garden of the Charbagh system, which is surrounded by high walls from all four sides. Standing on a raised sandstone platform, this tomb is made of white marble. The monument has a parallel quadrilateral central chamber containing the tomb of Wazir and his Begum-Asmat Begum. The tomb of Etmad-ud-daula is famous for its multi-colored embellishments and carvings all over the surface.

Fee

For Indian: 10 rupees (adult); Free for children under 15 years of age

For Foreigners: 110 rupees for

Best time to visit

The winter season can proved an amazing time to enjoy a pleasant trip to Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb as it is quite cool at that time of the year. The best season to visit Agra Fort is from October last to beginning March. It is also peak tourist season in Agra.

How to reach

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Airport of Agra is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. So you can come directly from any flight to Agra. Hire a taxi from the airport to get to the city.

Agra is situated on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai route and is well connected to most cities across India. There are regular trains to Agra from cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior and Jhansi. Agra is also well connected to major cities.

Agra is connected to major cities via national highways, namely Delhi and Varanasi (NH 2), Jaipur (NH 11) and Gwalior (NH 3).

Taj Mahal Agra

There are seven wonders in this world, one of which is also the Taj Mahal of Agra. This amazing building was built by Shah Jahan in 1653 for his second Begum Mumtaz Mahal. This mausoleum made of white marble is based on a square foundation. It is under the arched dome and can be reached through a curved gate. The Taj Mahal is decorated with 40 m high symmetric towers.

Its construction work started in 1630 AD, was completed in about 22 years, in which contribution of about twenty thousand labourers is considered. Its main dome is 60 feet high and 80 feet wide. The Taj Mahal has also been declared the jewel of Islamic art of India. The Taj Mahal was constructed from materials brought from all over India and Asia. More than 1,000 elephants were used for traffic during construction. The parasitic white marble was brought from Rajasthan and Twenty-eight types of precious stones and gems are embedded in white marble had gone.

Timing

Usually the Taj Mahal is open daily from 6 am to 7 pm, but on Friday it is closed for Namaz. On the full moon day, the gates of the Taj Mahal are open from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Best time to visit

The weather is pleasant overall during the winter and scorching sun and humidity is prevalent during the summer and monsoon seasons.  Most of the tourists visit here during the months of October, November and February. The best season to visit Agra Fort is from October last to beginning March. It is also peak tourist season in Agra.

How to reach

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Airport of Agra is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. So you can come directly from any flight to Agra. Cab facility is also available from the airport to Taj Mahal.

There is a good frequency of express trains running to Agra from different cities of India. Frequent auto and cab services are available from Agra railway station to Taj Mahal.

Agra is connected to major cities via national highways, namely Delhi and Varanasi (NH 2), Jaipur (NH 11) and Gwalior (NH 3).

Mehtab Bagh Agra

Mehtab Bagh is located in the famous historical city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. This garden, spread over 25 acres of land on the banks of river Yamuna, was constructed between 1631 and 1635. This garden is similar to the Taj Mahal. This garden attracts tourists who are decorated with flowers and different kinds of trees. There is a large octagonal tank in the middle of the garden, in which the reflection of the Taj Mahal is made. Tourists can view the Anupam Chhath of the Taj Mahal from this garden. Water for this pond was brought from the adjacent waterfall.

Mehtab Bagh was built by Emperor Babur in 1530 AD. However, according to the history of the Taj Mahal, Emperor Shah was looking for a place to build the Taj Mahal, in front of which a lunar or grass-covered ground, as well as the possibility of flooding at that place and which Yamuna Be by the river. They also wanted a panoramic view of the Taj Mahal from that place. After this the garden was constructed as “a moonlight pleasure garden called Mehtab Bagh”.

Best Time to visit

The best season to visit Agra Fort is from October last to beginning March. It is also peak tourist season in Agra. The weather is pleasant overall during the winter and scorching sun and humidity is prevalent during the summer and monsoon seasons.

How to reach

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Airport of Agra is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. So you can come directly from any flight to Agra. Cab facility is also available from the airport to Mehtab Bagh.

There is a good frequency of express trains running to Agra from different cities of India. Frequent auto and cab services are available from Agra railway station to Mehtab Bagh.

Agra is connected to major cities via national highways, namely Delhi and Varanasi (NH 2), Jaipur (NH 11) and Gwalior (NH 3).

Agra Fort

Situated on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, this huge fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1565 and 1573 AD. It is located on the banks of river Yamuna, just two and a half kilometers from Taj Mahal, which is one of the 7 wonders of the world in Agra. This huge fort made of Mughal period architecture was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
The Red Fort in Agra is spread over a radius of three kilometers and is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall. There are four main gates around the fort. One of these gates is known as Khizri Gate and it opens towards the river front. This fort is constructed with red sandstone; hence this fort is also called the “Red Fort” of Agra. Due to its grandeur and attractiveness, it is also one of the main tourist destinations in India. Inside the premises of this huge fort, the finest buildings of the Mughals, including the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-i-Aam, Jahangiri Mahal, Moti Masjid, Pearl Mosque, remain.

Best time to visit

The best season to visit Agra Fort is from October last to beginning March. It is also peak tourist season in Agra. The weather is pleasant overall during the winter and scorching sun and humidity is prevalent during the summer and monsoon seasons.

How to reach

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Airport of Agra is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. So you can come directly from any flight to Agra. Cab facility is also available from the airport to Agra Fort.

There is a good frequency of express trains running to Agra from different cities of India. Frequent auto and cab services are available from Agra railway station to Agra Fort.

Agra is connected to major cities via national highways, namely Delhi and Varanasi (NH 2), Jaipur (NH 11) and Gwalior (NH 3).