The time when you are planning to visit Taj Mahal, you should be aware of the fact that how many things you are missing in meantime. There are plenty of places which you should know if you are planning for same day Agra tour or same day Taj Mahal tour. So, here is the list of all famous places which you should never ever miss, if you are visiting Agra.
The Taj Mahal:
- This list is incomplete without the mention of most visited and world famous, one of the Seven Wonders of the World “The Taj Mahal”. If you are making list to visit places in Agra then this one must be on the top of the list. Especially when you are in a dilemma about from where to start your one day Agra tour, Taj Mahal is your place. Taj Mahal was build during mid 17 century by Mughal Emperor ShahJahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz and took 20 years to complete, it’s mesmerizing beauty is a living example of that 20, 000 workers and craftsmen hard work who were brought to design it from Turkey, Italy, Persia. It consists of two parts one is mausoleum and the other is a rest house. Mausoleum is crafted in soft white marble and interiors are encrusted with several precious stones which make you fall in love with the place more and more. Like every other mausoleum in India you need to put a cloth on your feet while entering which is available at the stairs before tomb at small rent. Taj Mahal’s beauty is incredible in a full moon night. Due to its amazing beauty, in 1983 it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thus, Taj Mahal one day tour isn’t a bad idea after all!
Agra Fort
- In your same day Agra trip, Agra Fort captures the second place. It is also in UNESCO world heritage list due to its historical value also believed to be as the capital of Mughal Empire before Fatehpur Sikri (for a short time) and later it was shifted to Delhi, built by Akbar during 1565 to 1573. It was beautifully designed in red Sandstones, spread in 94 acres shows a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal in a clear day, which is situated about 3 km away from it on banks river Yamuna. The most interesting facts about Agra Fort is that, it took 4000 workers and 8 years to complete which includes four gates on four sides. Delhi gate was specially designed for Emperor’s formal entry, other places in the fort like Diwaan-ai-khas, Diwaan-ai-Aam, Jahagiri Mahal and Musamman Burj where Shah Jahan was held captive by Aurangazeb. You are on a Taj Mahal day tour during your Agra visit then you must not miss this place.
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah:
- The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah was buit for Jahangir’s father in law Mirza Ghiyas Beg (who has been titled Itimad-ud-Daulah i.e. Pillar of the state), on his wife Nur Jahan’s request between1622-1628. Mausoleum walls were built from white marbles from Rajasthan and encrusted with precious stones, due to its beauty it is named as Jewel box, baby Taj Mahal. This is reason it should in your list for Agra in one day.
Fatehpur sikri:
- Your idea of one day Agra tour is never accomplished if City of Fatehpur Sikri is missing from it. For more help even if you have an Agra tour guide with you, missing this city is not worth it. This city is situated 39 km away from main city of Agra, but inside Agra District, Uttar Pradesh. It has a rich history and beautiful Architecture; city was planned and built in 15 years and spread in an area of eight sq km, it is 3km long and one km wide. It is made of red sandstones which have astonishing ornamental craving and exquisite decorative designs; Mughal Emperor Akbar took a great interest in its planning and construction and was built in a blend of Hindu and Islamic
- architecture styles. Akbar chose to establish this city over a village named Sikri where a Sufi mystic Salim Chisti lived. Akbar was longing for an heir after death of his twin sons, was assured by Sufi Salim. He named his son Salim after him, who was called Jahangir, took over after Akbar. This city served as a capital from 1571 to 1585 but was abandoned in 1585 due to acute shortage of water in the region.
- The main attractions of the city are Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Diwan-ai-Aam, Diwan-ai-Khaas, Sheikh Salim Chisti tomb and Birbal Bhavan, Jama Maszid. This city has a lived a glorious era of most famous and appraised Mughal Emperor Akbar which is why it is enlisted as a must visit.
Mankameshwar Mandir:
- Mankameshawar Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is situated at Rawatpara, which is near Agra Fort Railway Station. There are four temples devoted to Lord Shiva at four corners of Agra, it is one them.
Taj Museum:
- In your Agra one day tour, this place is comes along with Taj Mahal. It is outside the main mausoleum in the left side of main platform. There are a lot of things preserved which are from Mughal’s era, like
- Original drawings of Taj, drawings of its interiors. At that time it was anticipated that Taj will take 22 years to complete.
Ram Baugh:
- Ram Baugh is one of earliest Mughal gardens and created by Emperor Babar. There are some beliefs about Babar being buried here temporarily. The Garden has some serious Persian influence which was designed in such a way to resemble paradise in Islam. This resemblance makes it more worth visiting place in Agra.
Akbar’s Mausoleum at Sikandra:
- It is situated 4 km northwest of Agra. In the middle of a peaceful garden tomb is situated which is made up of sandstone and white marble. Akbar himself started its construction by blending all the religions Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Christian motifs and styles. It was inspired by the religion he started Din-E-Illahi. It is a place note worthy of attention in your Agra same day tour.
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