The sight
of a white marble mausoleum, raised on a platform
and graced by 4 minarets on each corner, reflected
in the watercourse that runs through the ornamental
gardens is an unrivaled tourist attraction
in Agra. Taj Mahal, a symbol of undying love,
has been summed up by Ghalib, the famous Urdu
poet, as a rebuff of an ordinary man's love
for his beloved, in whose memory he cannot
build a monument of such magnificence.
Today, Taj Mahal is a major tourist attraction
in Agra, and is open to all even on full moon
nights, so that you can take your beloved
by the hand and walk down the gardens as moon
and its entourage of stars light your path
on your tour to Agra under the Golden Triangle
Tours package arranged by Adventure Tours
of India. Besides Taj Mahal, there are plenty
of tourist attractions in Agra that will keep
your hands full on your tour to Agra.
Built in massive red sandstones on the bank
of Yamuna, The Agra Fort is another major
tourist attraction in Agra. It is popular
with tourists as a towering fort as well as
for the many palaces and mosques build within
its premises by Jahangir and Shah Jahan, after
Emperor Akbar began its construction in 1565.
Some of the prominent mosques within Agra's
Red Fort include the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque)
and Nagina Masjid (Gem Mosque). Upgraded as
a palace under Shah Jahan's reign, Agra Fort
is famous for Jahangir's Palace, Khas Mahal
and Shish Mahal (Mirror Palace). Other places
to see at this tourist attraction Agra include
Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Am, Ladies' Bazaar,
Amar Singh Gate and Musamman Burj.
Chini-Ka-Rauza (China Tomb) is another tourist
attraction in Agra. A Persian style tomb,
it is built of glazed tiles and is dedicated
to the memory of Afzal Khan, prime minister
in the court of Akbar. Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb,
built by empress Nur Jahan (Jahangir's wife)
in memory of her father, wazir in the Mughal
Emperor's court is another tourist attraction
Agra that you can visit on your tour to Agra.
Built from 1622 to 1628, the tomb makes use
of pietra dura (the delicate marble work)
that was later to become the hallmark of Taj
Mahal.
Another popular tourist attraction in Agra
is the dome-shaped Jama Masjid, located near
Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb. Built by Shah Jahan
in 1648 in the name of his daughter Jahanara,
Jama Masjid is a distinct mosque for its minaret-less
courts. Akbar's mausoleum, built of red sandstone
and marble, combines the motifs and styles
of Hindu, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and
Christian architecture. Supervised by Akbar
himself, it is a must see on your tour of
tourist attractions in Agra.
The Persian styled Mughal Gardens of Ram Bagh,
Dayal Bagh and Soami Bagh are other tourist
attractions in Agra that you can visit on
your tour to Agra under the Golden Triangle
Tours package offered by Adventure Tours of
India. Excursions to nearby tourist attractions
such as Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura, Patna Bird
Sanctuary and Sur Sarovar are popular diversions
on your tour of tourist attractions in Agra.
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