Thursday, December 13, 2018

India (Agra,Uttar Pradesh) Nov 2018 - Part 2


Agra Fort, Agra

A funny liner contributed by hotel guests in New Delhi


" Agra Fort is a historical fort in the Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to New Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal "  

1) Amar Singh Gate, Agra Fort 


2) Rampart (defensive walls round the fort) of Agra Fort


3) Agra Fort interior


4) Jahangiri Palace 


5) Exterior of Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience)


6) Agra Fort Diwan-I-Am (Hall of Public Audience)


7) Interior of Agra Fort Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience)  


8) Decorations on the ceiling


9) Decorated columns


10) Bathing for royal family members 


11) Inside the Fort's extensive compound


12) A panoramic view of Taj Mahal from the upper floor of the Agra Fort (2.5km away)

6 comments:

  1. Agra fort from inside is very beautiful and it really attracts travelers to come and look at the beauty of this fort. best park and fly deals

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  2. Agreed — there are some genuinely good 3 star hotels in agra if you know where to look, not just the obvious big names.

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  3. For anyone short on time, a Same Day Tour of Taj Mahal by Car from Delhi is completely doable — long day but worth it. If you have a bit more time, though, an Agra Local Sightseeing Tour with Taj Mahal that also covers Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh gives a much fuller picture of the city instead of just rushing to the one monument.

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  4. I really enjoyed reading this personal account of Agra and the Taj Mahal. The photos and descriptions make the destination feel especially inviting, and it is interesting to see the city through a traveler’s perspective. Agra has so much history beyond the Taj Mahal, making a well-planned day trip worthwhile. Travelers coming from Delhi and looking for a comfortable experience may consider a Taj Mahal and Agra Tour by Premium Cars. Thanks for sharing your memorable Agra travel experience!

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  5. I really enjoyed this personal account of Agra and the Taj Mahal. It is interesting to see the Golden Triangle from a traveler’s perspective, with Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur each offering a different side of India’s history and culture. Travelers with limited time can consider a Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days, while those looking for more itinerary options can explore these Golden Triangle Tour Packages. For help planning a comfortable India trip, Taj Mahal Splendor Tours is also worth checking out. Thanks for sharing your travel experience!

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