Attractions Near Taj Mahal

Beside the majestic Taj Mahal, the city of Agra and its neighboring areas are bejeweled with many-a-marvel of architectural brilliance. Moreover, Agra for most of the time in its medieval history alternated with Delhi as the capital of the mighty Mughal Empire. As Agra remained for long the capital of Mughal Empire, one can discover marvels of this great empire strewn all around the city, during travel in Agra. The Mughals built some of the most enduring and grandest monuments in the world and many of these monuments found their place in Agra. The neighboring areas near Agra also are peppered with historical sites and monuments.

Agra Fort

Beside being the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra is also famous for the Agra Fort, which is a veritable treasure trove of the Mughal architectural tradition. The various buildings within this sprawling fort complex represent the assimilation of different cultures, which was the mark of the Mughal period.

Akbar's Tomb

Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra is an excellent example of assimilation of different styles of architecture and it represents a significant departure from the earlier Mughal buildings. The tomb carries the characteristic flavor of the airy tiered pavilions of the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri

Located near Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty between 1571 and 1584. Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, this royal city is one of a kind. The architectural grandeur of this deserted city cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them.

Itmud-Ud-Daulah Tomb

Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb in Agra is a highly ornate edifice, which is looked upon as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings and inlay work are concerned. The tomb marks a significant departure from the tombs of the Mughal dynasty built before its construction.

Vrindavan

Vrindavan, near Agra, is a sacred destination of the Hindus and is revered for of its association with the life of Lord Krishna. There are as many as 4,000 temples in Vrindavan, most of them dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Agra, the city of the Taj, forms the first destination on the itinerary of most tourists traveling to India. Part of the famous 'Golden Triangle' destinations of India (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra), the historical city of Agra is situated on the western bank of the River Yamuna.

The magnificent Taj Mahal, the pride of Agra, is also synonymous with India. Undoubtedly the epitome of India tourism, travel to India is incomplete without experiencing the Taj Mahal. Besides the Taj Mahal, Agra is also home to some of the finest monuments of the Mughal period - Agra Fort, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jehangir's Palace, Shish Mahal, Jami Masjid, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, Akbar's Mausoleum and the Mariyam's Tomb, to name a few.

Being an important travel destination in India, there are hundreds of hotels in Agra located in all parts of the city. New additions are coming every year increasing the facilities for tourist visiting Agra. There are number of luxurious world-class hotels as well as budget and economy class city hotels in Agra. Take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Agra, besides the Agra hotels around the Taj Mahal offering excellent view of the Taj through their suites. Get ready for the romantic experience at the Agra Hotels, the city of the Taj Mahal.

Hotels near Taj Mahal in Agra

Hotel Mughal Sheraton

Clarks Shiraz

Hotel Agra Ashok

Hotel Taj View

Howard Park Plaza International

Hotel Amar Vilas

Hotel Deedar-e-Taj

Hotel Amar

Hotel Amar Yatri Niwas

Mayur Tourist Complex

The Trident

Taj Khema

Three Star Hotels in Agra

Hotel Deedar-e-Taj

Hotel Amar

Hotel Mansingh Palace

Government Approved Hotels in Agra

Hotel Amar Yatri Niwas

Mayur Tourist Complex

Honeymoon Hotels in Agra

Jaypee Palace Hotel, Agra

Hotel Amar Vilas

Five Star Deluxe Hotels in Agra

Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Center

Welcomgroup Mughal Sheraton

Five Star Hotels in Agra

Clarks Shiraz

Hotel Agra Ashok

Hotel Taj View

Howard Park Plaza International

Hotel Amar Vilas

Hotel Marina (Holiday Inn) Hari Parbat

Airport Hotel in Agra

Hotel Agra Ashok

Four Star Hotels in Agra

Hotel Holiday Inn

The Trident

Other Hotels in Agra

Hotel Kant

Taj Khema