If you ask someone about an important tourist place in India he or she would like to go to see probably majority of people will answer you Agra – a one of the most visited tourist spots in India and an important city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Yes, it is not a surprising answer because the city of Agra is not only an important city of India but it is also home to the world famous magnificent monument, the Taj Mahal. The city is also steeped into rich culture & glorious past.
             
The Taj Mahal in India is one of the star attractions of India tourism appealing tourists from all over the world. Built in pure white marble, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and declared as a UESNSO World Heritage Site. It is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Why the Taj Mahal is so popular and what makes it one of the star attractions of India tourism? You may say it is because of its beauty, splendor, grandeur, architecture, lush lawns, water pools, beautiful miniature paintings on its wall, or more. But the real beauty of this monument lies in the essence with which it was imagined to build. The essence is the eternal love between the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and her most darling wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
 
Yes, introduction to the Taj Mahal is partial without talking about he emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife, Rani Mumtaz Mahal. The emperor built this beautiful building as a mausoleum monument in the commemoration of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal after her death. Indeed, it is the ultimate symbol of eternal love composed in pure white marble. And yes, it is the major element of India tourism and an important place to visit in India. You will surely love to visit this building on your India tours and travels.
 
Certainly, the Taj Mahal is the most important attractions in the city of Agra, but the city also has some other attractions to offer its visitors. Agra Red Fort is also worth visit attraction in the city. The fort complex is known for its architectural brilliance. It is a red sand stone fort built by great mughal emperor, Akbar. Moti Masjid, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, etc are key attractions within the fort complex. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra. One another remarkable architectural structure in Agra city is Itmad-Ud-Daullah. The Itmad-Ud-Daullah is a beautiful tomb monument built by mughal empress Noon Jahan in the commemoration of her father. Its interiors are considered to be more beautiful than of the Taj Mahal. Hence, it is often described as the Baby Taj or the Little Taj Mahal or the Draft of the Taj Mahal. Jama Masjid, Chini Ka Rauza, Akbar’s Tomb, etc are other worth visit attractions of the city.
 
There is Fatehpur Sikri in the outskirts of Agra City which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fatehpur Sikri was built by mughal emperor Akbar as his capital. But unfortunately, he abandoned this city because of scarcity of drinking water. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is considered to be one of the most important tourist places in India. Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), Panch Mahal, Birbal Mahal, ruins of monuments, etc are key attractions of Fatehpur Sikri.
 
Being a major tourist place in India, Agra is also known for excellent tourist facilities. There are a number of hotels in the city offering excellent accommodation facilities to tourists. Agra is shopping paradise. You can make your travel in Agra more memorable by enjoying shopping at its colorful and bustling local bazaars. So visit India and visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. You will have certainly a unique experience of lifetime.
 
Neelam is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. She has authored many books on tour guide for place to visit in India and tourist places in India. Now she is rendering her services to   http://www.saffronsofindia.com/
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