Agra situated on the west bank of River Yamuna is the single most famous tourist destination of India. Agra is a part of the great Northern Indian plains and famous for monument of love - the Taj Mahal. In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. A tour to Agra is a lifetime experience to remember forever as the tourist destinations within and around the city leave the travellers spellbound.

The architectural splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years. Whether the red sandstone city Fatehpur Sikri, the fortified ramparts of the Agra Fort or the Akbar's tomb at Sikandra; all these travel destinations near Agra provide you ample opportunities to explore the royalty and architecture of Mughal era.

Agra Tourism has many other tourist places to offer for the tourists visiting Agra (India). The buildings made during this Mughal era were purely in the contemporary style and of very high quality which is still reflected in what ever monuments remain in Agra. Perhaps the most moving view of the Taj is from an octagonal tower in the Agra Fort further along the river Yamuna.