Agra, a city more than just Taj Mahal

Agra, like Delhi, has a reputation of being a city with rich historical value. The city has seen, for many years, power transferring from one ruler to another. Delhi to Agra distance by trains is just 235 kilometers and one can reach there in under 3 hours by using the modes of transportation. The Taj Mahal is no doubt one of the best pieces of architecture ever built, but there’s much more to Agra than just the Taj Mahal. 

 

Here are some of the best places to visit in and around Agra besides Taj Mahal:

1. Agra Fort: A UNESCO world heritage site, Agra Fort is located at just 2.5 kilometers from Taj Mahal. Site of the 1857 rebellion which caused the end of the British East India Company’s rule in India, the fort took 8 years to be built by over 4,000 builders. It is the same fort where Shah Jahan was kept as prisoner in his last days by his own son Aurangzeb. Visit it to witness the history from the close quarters.

2. Tomb of Itimad-ul-Daulah: Often described as the “Jewel Box”, the monument is also called “Baby Taj”, because of its resemblance to Taj Mahal. Located on the banks of Yamuna river, the tomb is primarily built of red sandstone with marble decorations. Just like Taj Mahal, Tomb of Itimad-ul-Daulah is also based on white marble and pietra dura. Visit it to witness the architectural beauty of the mughals.  

3. Fatehpur Sikri: The city acted as the capital of Mughal empire from 1571-1585. Taking inspiration from various states of India like Gujarat and Bengal, best of architectural practices were undertaken by the craftsmen for the construction of buildings. The palace city consists of various beautiful buildings like Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Tomb of Salim Chishti.

4. Sheesh Mahal: Also known as Glass Palace, it is situated near the Muthamman Burj just below the Diwan-i-Khas hall. Built by Shah Jahan around 1630s, the mahal was used for royal baths. The colorful mirrors give a beautiful effect when illuminated. The plaster work done on the panels of outer walls depict ‘bouquet of flowers’ in combination with glass mosaic work.

5. Mathura: The birth city of Lord Krishna, Mathura contains some of the oldest hindu temples. One of the seven holy cities, Mathura is also famous for Keshav Dev temple that was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna’s birthplace. Mathura was also the capital of the Surasena Kingdom, ruled by Kansa the maternal uncle of Krishna.

Delhi to Agra distance by trains might be more than 240 kilometers, but soon you will be able to visit the city in 1.5 hours after the superfast train completes its trial period. Hope you have a happy journey to the beautiful historical city.  

About the author:

Atul Chaudhary is a travel enthusiast and passionate travel writer for an online travel search engine in India. Agra is one of his favourite tourist places. He also explore Places to visit in Agra like: Taj Mahal in Agra, best hotels in Agra and trains information.

Ghaziabad - The commercial city sharing boundaries with New Delhi

The commercial city in Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, although part of a different state is often considered as part of Delhi even due to its uber close proximity and accessibility to the national capital. It is so close that working professionals commute to and from from Delhi to this city on a daily basis to work. This article discusses the tourism of the city.

Given its vicinity to the capital Delhi, Ghaziabad is turning into a center point for enormous shopping centers and strip malls. A few shopping centers and malls that have as of now come up pull in individuals from Delhi making Ghaziabad tourism mint revenues like it is today. Ghaziabad is a hotbed for commercial ventures, for example, train upkeep and assembling, protection fabricating businesses, china, embroidered works of art, stoneware, paint and varnish and so forth.

Aside from shops and multiplexes there are a few towns and towns which you can visit around Ghaziabad. One such town is Ajrara, arranged in the Kharkhoda Mandal of Meerut District in Uttar Pradesh. It is from this town that the Ajrara style of table playing gets its name. Another one is Modinagar, named after a well known business group of India. Mohan Nagar is one of the up and coming provinces of NCR and gloats a great framework complete with schools, doctor's facilities and different offices. Muradnagar has three noteworthy learning establishments furthermore makes items for the Indian Armed Forces. At last, there is Dadri, Dadri an up and coming town of innovation and new offices.

Ghaziabad was before a tehsil in the locale of Meerut and in the year 1976, Ghaziabad was proclaimed a region. The nearness of Ghaziabad to Delhi has been an extraordinary point of preference for the improvement of this locale as a modern range. With the ascent in tourism and industrialisation, the economy of the spot has been extraordinarily moved forward. The drowsy mechanical town of Ghaziabad has now changed into an advanced suburb of Delhi. Today, Ghaziabad is considered as one among the most element mechanical urban areas in the nation. 

   
As of late, Ghaziabad has earned a spot as a visitor destination attributable to its regular magnificence. Streams Ganga, Yamuna and Hindon that move through Ghaziabad have kept this spot green. Alongside a the places to visit in Ghaziabad, it likewise open doors for outside exercises. The vicinity to quick streaming waterways has likewise activated different experience water sports at Ghaziabad