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Uttar Pradesh
Agra
City of the Taj Mahal
1–2 Days Best time: October – March
About Agra
Agra is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World — the Taj Mahal. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of eternal love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Beyond the Taj, Agra also boasts the magnificent Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Suggested Itinerary
1
Day 1
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
- Taj Mahal sunrise visit
- Mehtab Bagh (Taj rear view)
- Agra Fort
- Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb
💡 Tip: Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise — least crowded & most beautiful light.
2
Day 2
Fatehpur Sikri Day Trip
- Fatehpur Sikri — Buland Darwaza
- Jama Masjid Sikri
- Salim Chishti Dargah
- Kinari Bazaar shopping
💡 Tip: Fatehpur Sikri is 37km from Agra — start by 9 AM.
Top Attractions
- Taj Mahal — One of Seven Wonders of the World
- Agra Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Fatehpur Sikri — Abandoned Mughal capital (40km)
- Mehtab Bagh — Best sunset view of Taj Mahal
- Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) — First marble Mughal tomb
- Kinari Bazaar — Famous for Petha & leather goods
Quick Info
Best TimeOctober – March
Duration1–2 Days
StateUttar Pradesh