Agra has found its mention in the famous Hindu epic Mahabharat as the forest of Agraban close to Mathura. The Mughal love of architecture translated into beautiful monuments such as TajMahal, Agra Fort, FatehpurSikri and Sikandra. The glory of Agra was at its peak during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Akbar made it the center of art, culture, commerce and learning and Shah Jahan saw it in full bloom. In fact, it is said that it was Akbar who laid the foundation of the modern city that we see now in 1558 and was known as Akbarabad. Most of the buildings belong to the period between mid-16th century and 17th century and were of high quality. These monuments were built in the contemporary Mughal style. Mughlai cuisine and the skilled craftsmen can still be seen in the narrow lanes of the city as a reminiscent of the lost times.

Agra is a city in Indian State Uttar Pradesh, This city is famous for "Taj Mahal", The city is very well connected with Delhi (Capital of India) and also with Jaipur ( Rajasthan State in India ). The connectivity is by Car ( 4-5Hrs ), Train (4-6 Hrs ) and by Bus also (5-7 Hrs).

Agra has two Railway Stations 1. Raja Ki Mandi 2. Agra Cantt ( Recommended)

Agra City offers lot in accomodation as well..starting from Budget Guest houses to Luxury Hotels & Resorts. Agra is not a very big city like Delhi so traveling time is not very high.The city is safe for Travelers and offers good infrastructure like ATM Machines , Guide Services , Food Joints. Shopping is also recommended specially gifts made from Glass and Marble.

The Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) also makes an interesting sight. Besides the historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets.