Agra

Agra is a city steeped in history and culture.  Once the center of India’s great Mughal empire, Agra’s legacy lives on in beautiful artwork, mouthwatering cuisine and magnificent architecture. It’s the birthplace of Urdu and Hindi literature and is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can cover the distance of  250 kilometers between Delhi and Agra in around three hours via the Yamuna Expressway.

Places worth exploring

Taj Mahal

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal continues to attract millions of visitors each year. It was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and is often described as the greatest monument built for love.

Fascinating facts:

20,000+ workers labored for 20 years to complete its construction.
40+ types of precious and semi-precious stones were used for its decoration.
1,000 (approx.) elephants were used to transfer the construction material.
The color of the monument keeps changing throughout the day.
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan has also planned to construct a replica of the Taj Mahal in black marble.

Red Fort, Agra

The Red Fort in Agra, also known as the Agra Fort, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant and impressive forts in India. Built primarily as a military structure, it later transformed into a royal residence. This sprawling complex is made of red sandstone and showcases the grandeur of Mughal architecture.