An introduction to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri tourism Summary: Brimming with countless historical attractions, Agra is a must visit destination. What's more, there also exists an entire historical city called Fatehpur Sikri that is still untouched by modernization in the vicinity of Agra. Simply head to these magnificent cities and spend a memorable holiday.
Body: History is an attraction that has always pulled the tourists’ attention. The grandeur, the lifestyle, and the fascinating stories of the bygone are the domains we are always interested in. The history helps us to understand not just the nation or the past better, but it also helps in understanding our very roots. Agra is one of the fine places in the nation and the world that gives a rewarding insight of the glorious past. Besides, the world popular Taj Mahal which is the crown jewel of the city, Agra is home to a plethora of historical
places. There are tombs, mosques, palaces, temples, monuments, parks/gardens, and several other buildings from Agra's days of glory when it was the capital of Mughal Empire. To name some of the most popular places to visit in Agra that are not to be missed at any cost include: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Soami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Itmud-ad-Daulah, Sikandra, Mankameshwar Temple, Balkeshwar Temple, Shyam Ji Maharaj Temple, Jama Masjid, Mariam's Tomb, Chini Ka Roza, and Gurudwara Guru ka Taal. The good thing is there are many official tour guides, audio guides, and official smartphone apps available for the tourists convenience. If you are planning to visit the city, try scheduling your trip in the months when the Taj Mahotsav is celebrated in the city. It is a funfilled festival of art, craft, and culture that is celebrated for 10 straight days in February/March.
Besides, the city also hosts an interesting Agra food tour, which in addition to aiding the tourists with discovering ancient monuments also lets them gusto the appetizing cuisines of Agra. Complementing things are the excellent hotels in Agra that make one's stay content and comfortable irrespective of the visitor's purpose of visit. Fatehpur Sikri is one major part of Agra tourism. It is a UNESCO World heritage Site and is an entire city that is situated in the outskirts of Agra. The city was built by emperor Akbar in the 16th century. As the emperor didn't had an heir even after reaching 26, so he visited a renowned saint, Salim Chisti who lived in the city called Sikri. His blessings gave the emperor 3 sons, as a gesture he built a whole new city that was supposed to be the joint capital of Mughals along with Agra. The city was named Fatehpur Sikri, meaning the City of Victory. However, the city soon got drained because of the insufficient water system and got lost as the time passed. For almost 400 years the city remained untouched by the outer world. But now, the city is one of the popular places to visit in India. There are several interesting-valuable historical monuments, structures, mosques etc. lying around. The couple of most important places to visit in Fatehpur Sikri are Diwan-i-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal, Diwan-I-Am, The Treasury, Daulat khana-I-khas, Hawa Mahal And Nagina Masjid, Palace of Jodha Bai, The Jama Masjid, and Sunehra Makan. All of these places are the finest exhibits of Persian, Mughal, and Hindu architecture styles, and are simply a delight to the visitors.
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