Honeymoon
in Agra, which holds Taj Mahal, everlasting epitome of love. You would carry
the feeling for rest of your life. The first sight of Taj Mahal, eternal
symbol of love, would be etched in your memory forever. For the honeymooners
in Agra, Taj inspires true love. The newly wed couple can sit in the gardens
of the Taj and feast their eyes. The elegance of this city never fails to
reflect the romance that lingers in the air. Amble in the grand interior of
Agra landmarks like the Fort, Sikandara Tomb and Mausoleum of
Itmad-ud-Daula.
Besides its monumental richness, Agra is internationally famed for its
souvenirs from the wide range of marble and leather items. Gift a replica of
Taj to your beloved, or get photographed with the reflection of the Taj as
the backdrop.
Places
to Visit
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is a marble paean to love. Romance reflects from the grand
structure of the building. Taj tells us about sheer romance of Shah Jahan
and Mumtaj, and it strengthens the bond of love between two newly-wed
couples. It is Shahjahan's tribute to his favorite wife's memory and his
greatest contribution to world heritage monuments. The mausoleum is entirely
made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura
(stone inlay) work. It is said that different types of precious and
semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the
interiors. This magnificent monument is set around a Charbagh or 'four
garden' plan, which is split by watercourses-a reflection of the Persian
style.
The white marble building appears to change its hue according to variations
in the daylight. The white marble illuminates in the radiance of the morning
light and the building appears to change its hue according to variations in
the daylight. The early morning view is simply breathtaking. Along with your
soul mate, spend some time there to experience beauty of sight, structure
and the environment. During moonlight, especially on a full-moon night, the
marble appears extraordinarily luminescent.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort, built by Mughal emperor Akbar, is another landmark of the city.
Built with red sandstone Agra Fort is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu
styles of architecture. Your honeymoon would be incomplete without this
monument.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
It is a tomb built with white marble in the typical Islamic style
architecture. It was built by the Mughal Empress Noor Jahan in the memory of
her father Itmad-ud-Daulah. It happens to be one of the must visit monuments
of Agra.
Akbar's Tomb
Tomb of the great Mughal emperor Akbar in Sikandara is worth visiting.
Akbar's tomb is a mixture of many architectural styles and completely
different from earlier Mughal Buildings.
Fatehpur Sikri
Famously known as the city of Ghosts, it was built by the Great Mughal
Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri is a place worth visiting to discover how once
the city could have been which has now turned into ruins. Three
architectural masterpieces of Fatehpur Sikri are the palaces for the three
queens - Jodha Bai, Turkish Sultana and Mariyam. Diwan-e-Khas holds a
platform which once seated the emperor. It is a tall vaulted room with an
laboriously carved central pillar. Panch Mahal is 5-storey building standing
in pyramidal fashion. Marble tomb of Salim Chisti is one of the finest
building here. Buland Darwaza is massive gateway 54m high.
Ram Bagh
This is one of the earliest example of a typical Mughal Garden, laid down
by Mughal Emperor Babar. This is cool soothing place.
Cuisine
Mughals were great connoiseurs of food and they have left their stamp on
food. Several of India's famous meat dishes have come from Mughal kitchens.
They introduced kababs, pieces of meat marinated in spices and skewered over
a coal tandoor. Some mouthwatering Mughlai dishes are tandoori chicken,
seekh and boti kabab and even tandoori fish.
Shopping
Savories like petha and dal-moth are inextricably associated with Agra.
Agra is known for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brassware,
delicately worked precious and semi-precious stone jewelry and ornate zari
embroidery. Almost all these items are available around the Taj complex.
Popular shopping places in the town are Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar and Munro
Road.
How
To Reach
Agra by Air
Airport of Agra is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from Idgah bus
station. Flights from Capital Delhi are available daily. One can reach Agra
from Delhi in 45 minutes.
Agra by Road
Good condition roads connect Agra to Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Jhansi and
Fatehpur Sikri. Main bus station of Agra is Idgah bus stand. Buses for Delhi
are available at regular intervals. Delhi-Agra bus journey takes five hours.
Agra by Rail
Agra is well-linked with Delhi and major Indian town via rail. Agra Cant is
the main raiway station. Luxury Indian trains like Palace on Wheels,
Shatabdi and Rajdhani can be taken for reaching Agra.
Local
Transport
One can travel within Agra using various modes of transport like taxi,
auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw and citybus. Prepaid taxis and autos are
available from railway station. Diesel and petrol vehicles are not allowed
to ply in the Taj Mahal area.
