AGRA TRAVEL AND TOURISM OVERVIEW:
Agra- The city known for the famous monument of love, is also famous for being home to one of the seven wonders of the world- The Taj Mahal. 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.
It is also famous for handicrafts products such as Leather goods, Footwear, Jewelry, Brassware, Carpets, semi precious stones, Inlay work, Zari and Embroidery work. A visit to the city with the forts, mosques and tombs amidst the greens will be a great way to enjoy the holiday. This tour to one of the seven wonders of the worlds is not to be missed. Agra is truly a remarkable travel and tourism destination.

BRIEF HISTORY OF AGRA:
Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire. It was originally a part of the Surasena Empire with Mathura as its capital. But it came into limelight for the first time in the medieval history, when Sikander Lodhi, the Sultan of Delhi decided to move his capital from Delhi to Agra in the 16th century. After the advent of the Mughals, there was a shift in the power play and Agra became the most important seat of Mughal power in India between the 16th and 17th centuries. During this time Agra witnessed large-scale developmental work and it was at its bloom during the rule of Akbar and Shah Jahan.

The Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and were of very high quality which is still reflected in what ever monuments remain in Agra.

LOCATION:
This famous travel and tourism location is situated in the State of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern part of India. It is approximately 203 kms from New Delhi. You can easily reach Agra via train from New Delhi.

TIME ZONE:
+5.5 hrs GMT.

CLIMATE:
Agra just like Delhi has a semi-arid climate with high variation between summer and winter temperatures. The temperature range varies from a high of 43 degrees centigrade in summers to 4 degrees centigrade in winters. The best season to visit Delhi is during the spring seasons of February to April and August to November. June and July is the rainy season. It is recommended to check the weather before visiting Agra.

LANGUAGE:
Hindi, Urdu and English