Bharatpur Excursion
Tour description:-
Morning drive to Bharatpur. On arrival explore Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Evening drive back to Agra.
About Bharatpur :-
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is one of the best bird parks in the world that extends protection to fauna (animal) species also. The Sanctuary houses more than 300 species of birds and Keoladeo, the name of the sanctuary is derived from an ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, which is located at the centre of the park. 'Ghana' means dense, referring to the thick forest, which used to cover the area. It houses indigenous water- birds along with migratory water birds and waterside birds and is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
Fatehpur Sikri Excursion
Tour description:-
Morning drive to Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival explore Fatehpur Sikri. Evening drive back to Agra.
About Fatehpur Sikri:-
Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Mathura Excursion
Tour description:-
Morning drive to Mathura. On arrival explore Mathura. Evening drive back to Agra.
About Mathura:-
The city of Mathura, in Uttar Pradesh, the nucleus of Brajbhoomi, is located at a 58 km north-west of Agra. Covering an area of about 3,800 sq. km.,
A long line of picturesque ghats - with their steps leading to the water's edge, arched gateways and temple spires extending along the right bank of the River Yamuna, emphasise the sacred character of the town of Mathura. The birth place of Lord Krishna, "the best known, best loved and most complex of Lord Vishnu's manifestations" - Mathura is today an important place of pilgrimage.
Full day city tour
Tour description:-
Morning visit Taj Mahal, afternoon tour of city visiting Itamudullah, Sikandra, Agra Fort. Overnight in Agra.
About Agra:-
Agra has found its mention in the famous Hindu epic Mahabharat as the forest of Agraban close to Mathura. Badal Singh founded the city in 1475. Sikandar Lodhi made Agra his capital city. Later, Babur defeated the Lodhis to capture the city situated on the banks of River Yamuna and thus, the long association of Mughals with Agra started. The Mughal love of architecture translated into beautiful monuments such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri 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.
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