On this private 8-hour tour you discover the metropolitan region of Agra city at your own pace. Agra, a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631. Set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets, the imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones.

The magical allure of the Taj Mahal draws tourists to Agra like moths to a wondrous flame. And despite the hype, it’s every bit as good as you’ve heard. But the Taj is not a stand-alone attraction. The legacy of the Mughal empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums; and there’s also fun to be had in the bustling chowks (marketplaces).

Baby Taj, India’s first tomb to be made completely out of marble, Itmad-Ud-Daulah signals the beginning of new era in Mughal architecture. Mehtab Bagh, A little known prime viewing spot of the Taj Mahal exists opposite the monument on the northern shores of the Yamuna River in Agra. It is Mehtab Bagh, a centuries old garden complex and much more.

Mehtab Bagh est un complexe de charbaghs situé à Agra, dans le nord de l'Inde. Il se trouve au nord du Taj Mahal et du fort d'Agra, de l'autre côté de la Yamuna, dans les plaines inondables. Ce jardin, de forme carrée, mesure environ 300 mètres sur 300 et s'aligne parfaitement avec le Taj Mahal, sur la rive opposée.

Le fort d'Agra est un fort historique situé dans la ville d'Agra, en Inde. Il fut la résidence principale des empereurs de la dynastie moghole jusqu'en 1638, date à laquelle la capitale fut transférée d'Agra à Delhi. Avant sa prise par les Britanniques, les derniers souverains indiens à l'avoir occupé furent les Marathes.

Sikandra is the mausoleum of Akbar. Akbar himself started construction of this beautiful monument. This structure has a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain themes.