Places To Visit In Agra At Golden Triangle Tour 5 Days

Seeing over 7-8 million visitors every year, Agra is one of the most popular destinations in India for travel and tourism. Being one of the main seats of the Mughal emperor, the quaint city of Agra is home to some of India’s most significant architectural marvels and places. Starting from the Taj Mahal, the fort and many others, there are tons of places to visit when you are planning your Agra city tour.

You can make use of the Golden Triangle Tour 5 days to visit all the significant places in Agra as listed below:

1.                  The Taj Mahal- One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is the tomb that house Mumtaz Mahal. Built as a symbol of his undying love for her, the white marble palace built by Shah Jahan in the mid-1600s has been since one of the most visited places in India. Sprawling over 42 acres, the palace also includes many lakes, guest houses, and gardens.

2.                  Agra Fort- Being one of the seats of the emperors in the Mughal Dynasty, the Agra Fort was constructed in the early 1500s. The historic fort has changed hands of multiple rulers and has been the target for many empires due to its central location which posed a significant advantage for the rulers.  The walled city in Uttar Pradesh has two major gates and is also listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

3.                  Itmad-Ud-Daulah - The Golden Triangle Tour also helps you to visit the Itmad-Ud-Daulah with ease which is also known as the baby Taj. It is also known as a jewel box and it looks like a draft version of the Taj Mahal which is just located less than 3km away. Located on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River, the tomb monument contains various gardens, outbuildings, and other similar structures.

4.                  Tomb of Akbar the Great - Built in early 1600 as a tomb to the Mughal emperor Akbar, the monument sprawls over 120 acres and contains a lot of buildings, and a garden which is intricately decorated. It has undergone restoration in the early 1900s under the British rule after various rulers attacked and ransacked it over the years.

5.                  Mehtab Bagh - The box-shaped garden aligned perfectly on the north side of the Taj Mahal, the 300*300 meter garden is intricately designed and sees numerous visitors every year.