Things to Do in Agra

One of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal stands tall at the south bank of the river Yamuna in Agra. Taj Mahal or the “icon of love” is one of the best places to visit in Agra and the most popular tourist destinations in India.

Agra Fort is one of the first-ever monuments in India to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It was constructed by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar in the 16th century. Initially, it used to be a Rajput fort called ‘Badalgarh’ which was rebuilt into the Agra Fort.

The construction of the fort was finally completed in 1573 with the help of more than 4000 workers who took around 8 years to build it. It has also been a witness to major historical events like the First Battle of Panipat, the defeat of Humayun from Sher Shah Suri and the death of Shah Jahan.