Introduction: Agra is invariably included on every first-time visitor's itinerary, for who visits India without visiting the Taj? Home to three generations of one of the most dynamic dynasties in the medieval world, their talent and wealth immortalized in stone and marble, Agra is home to the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India, of which the Taj is simply the most famous. The beauty of these buildings will bowl you over, but knowing something of the history that played itself out on these stages (akin to reading a Shakespearean drama) makes the entire Agra experience come alive.

Sightseeing at Agra -
Agra Fort : Agra Fort is enclosed by a massive red sandstone wall of roughly 2 km in perimeter. The fort originally had four gates, two of which were walled up later. The remaining two gates are Delhi Gate and Amar Singh Gate. Delhi Gate consisting of massive octagonal towers lies on the west and leads to the Jama Masjid in Agra city. Amar Sing Gate faces south and is flanked by round towers and a crooked entrance with dangerous trap points.

Agra Fort comprises of several beautiful palaces and halls like Jahangiri palace, Jodha Bai's palace, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal, Musamman Burj, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Sheesh Mahal, Hammam-i-Shahi, Machchhi Bhawan. The fort also has a few mosques - Nagina Masjid, Mina Masjid and Moti Masjid.


Red Fort Agra : Built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though Akbar built the principle structure his grandsons made many more additions.




Mehtab Bagh : 350 years ago, when the Taj was built on the Yamuna's south bank, a moonlight garden called Mehtab Bagh was also laid just across the river. It was laid alongside the northern waterfront. The place was once an oasis with fragrant flowers, shaded pavilions, fountain jets and reflecting pools but it ceased to exist in the due course of history. Slowly, the site became barren.



Agra Weather
Climate: Quite Dry.
Summer temperature : Minimum: 21.9ºC - Maximum: 45.0ºC
Winter temperature: Minimum: 4.2ºC - Maximum: 31.7ºC
Annual rainfall: 400 millimeters