History of Agra, a city made famous by one and only the Taj, seems to ooze spirit of those days of magic and majesty, of forts and palaces, of grinds and grandeurs. There is magic in this city of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. The Taj is also mentioned prolifically as poetry in marbles. It was constructed by the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal.
You will find the legacy of the Mughal Empire, remnants of the days of royalty, vestiges of opulence and a slice of the magic of those times when Mughal empire was in the middle of its glory. There are bustling markets, majestic forts, royal palaces, paradisiacal gardens, floral fountains and loads of visitors.
Agra is on the banks of the Yamuna that flows near Taj Mahal. The river water was channelized and made to flow through the Gardens of the Taj Mahal, and it was done on the insistence and instruction of the emperor himself.
You should visit the markets of Agra to find for yourself many things to carry back home as souvenirs. You will see so many replicas of the Taj made with white marble, some of them are astoundingly high-priced.
Once in Agra, you can stay in Hotels in Delhi Gate Agra, though there are OYO hotels and resorts for better accommodation. You will do well if you do pre-reservation of these hotels because the city being on the world map of tourists, there are tourists coming in all year round. Chances of getting a reservation, especially during tourist seasons, are thin.
You must visit Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri which are worth a visit and photography that would remain in your albums for you to enjoy later when you go back to the daily grind of mundane existence.
Superb OYO hotels in Agra you can’t help but stay in
One can stay either in Hotels in Delhi Gate Agra or in one of those OYO rooms or hotels made famous by their care and warmth supported by an unbelievably low tariff. The hotels have nice, cool and comfortable rooms to keep you in good spirit. The washrooms are attached with geysers and bathtub. There is a swimming pool outside for taking a dip in its cool water to beat out the heat during the summers. You can dine at the in-house restaurants or have your food in your room. All you have to do is call room service and they will take care of everything that you need.