Category: Agra

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A monument which is considered to be most beautiful building ever build in human history, a place recognized as world heritage by UNESCO, TAJ MAHAL is leaving the visitors in awe of its beauty since past 3 centuries. Taj Mahal which is constructed in 17^th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj is known as ‘paradigm of love’ and ‘monument of immeasurable intricate beauty’ all around the world. This majestic monument is standing on banks of Yamuna River and located in historical city Agra. The name Taj Mahal was derived from name of Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaj Mahal which also means ‘Crown Palace’. At the time of dawn when first tender sun rays fall on its dome, it radiates bright golden hues. And at the time of dusk, catching moonlight all over it shines like an intricately shaped diamond. Taj Mahal has been major attraction for people who love history and historical architecture. Our well organized Taj Mahal tour packages allow visitors to experience the ultimate beauty of Taj Mahal and understand its history thoroughly.

REASONS TO VISIT TAJ MAHAL:

As mentioned earlier, Taj Mahal is not only known for its beauty but for it’s historical and archeological importance as well. Top 5 reasons why you should visit this amazing place at least once in a life time are as follows:

1. HISTORY BEHIND CONSTRUCTION OF TAJ MAHAL:  Shah Jahan called his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal which means ‘most precious ornament of the palace’ or ‘chosen one of the palace’ where her original name was Arjumand Banu Begum. Mumtaj took her last breath in 1631 and very devastated and inconsolable Shan Jahan decided to build a monument in memory of his wife and to protect her remains forever. It took 22 years for 22000 workers, artists and laborers all around the world to construct this monument. And Shah Jahan spent almost 32 million Rupees for its construction.
2. THE ARCHITECTURE OF TAJ MAHAL: Taj Mahal is spread across area of 42 crores in total. Everything about Taj Mahal, 2 complexes on both side, the gardens; it’s completely symmetrical. Taj Mahal is classic example of Mughal architecture as its Islamic style Tomb is prominent feature of Taj Mahal.  Architecture of Taj Mahal is exotic combination of Indian, Persian and Islamic architectural styles.
3. MAIN GATEWAY OR THE SOUTHERN GATE: First thing that catches your attention as soon as you pass security check is the southern gate which is also known as DARWAZA-I RAUZA or GATE OF MAUSOLEUM which is main entrance of Taj Mahal. It is made of red bricks of sandstone. It has Arabic calligraphy bordering the doorway which is nothing but quotes from the holy Quran. There are 22 small domes on other side of gateway all of these aspects justify why it took so many years to complete the construction.
4. CHAR BAGH (GARDEN): Char bag is the garden in front premises of Taj Mahal which is spread across total 300 sq meter. It’s basically divided into equal 4 quadrants complementing overall beauty of Taj Mahal.

BEST TIME TO VISIT TAJ MAHAL:

There’s no such thing as inappropriate time or best time to visit Taj Mahal. You can visit Taj Mahal in any season, at any point of time in a year as per your convenience. No matter what season or what time, Taj Mahal will not stop leaving the visitors stunned by its absolute gorgeousness. But in months of summer visitors have to bear high threshold of heat that’s why it is advised to visit Taj Mahal between October to March. It’s to be noted that Taj Mahal radiates different hues with every passing hour. But beauty of Taj Mahal is at its best at sunrise, sunset and under a full moon night.

BOOK TAJ MAHAL TOUR PACKAGE:

Our Taj Mahal tour packages allows you to enter the historical era and witness the beauty of one of the seven wonders in the world without having to worry about how and when. Our Agra tour packages and Uttar Pradesh tour packages also includes tour to Taj Mahal, so you can opt for those tours as well according to your preference. Comfortable transport system, healthy traditional lunch and snacks services, and taking overall good care of our tourists make our tour packages attractive and worth a go! So what are you waiting for? Book a Taj Mahal tour packages with United Travels right now for you and your family and experience greatness of Indian history.

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Agra, a historical city which allures travelers all around the world to visit its gorgeous gem Taj Mahal! But Taj Mahal isn’t the only thing which Agra has to offer. Agra has a strong influence of Mughal Architecture on its buildings and structures. There are many magnificent forts, breathtaking tombs and mausoleums in Agra. Bustling markets, touts, cycle-rikshaw wallas and number of street vendors make this place full of life. On the other hand, Bharatpur is known for its Keoladeo Natural Park which is home for over 300 different species of animals and birds. Keoladeo national park which is popular for huge diversity of birds is like a must visit place for bird watchers. Our Agra Bharatpur tour package offers you a blend of nature and history in a 2 day tour package. Receive personalized services and comfort in this private tour by travelling in air conditioned vehicles and enjoy the journey.

TOP TOURIST ATTARCTIONS IN AGRA:

TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BHARATPUR:

1. Keoladeo National Park: Also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary it is famous for Avifauna and has huge bird diversity. In winter it becomes home for Siberian Crane and attracts tourists from all around the world. It has around 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 fish species, 5 species of lizards and 7 amphibian species.
2. Bharatpur palace and museum: Bharatpur palace is one of the most popular places to visit in Bharatpur which is combination of Mughal and Rajput architecture. It has decorated walls, rich flooring and beautiful ceilings. Inside palace there is a museum named ‘kamra khas’ which has lot of antiques including stone sculptures, ancient scriptures and local artworks.
3. Lohagarh fort: Also known as iron fort, Lohagarh fort is one of the strongest monuments in Rajasthan. There is government museum inside lohagarh which often attracts tourists. Also there is Bankey Bihari temple inside Lohagarh which is an ancient temple worth visiting.
4. Along with above destinations there are places such as Chawad Devi Temple, Laxman Mandir, Ganga Mandir and Dholpur Palace which can be added to list of destinations in Agra Bharatpur tour package as per tourist’s request.

BOOK AGRA BHARATPUR TOUR PACKAGE:

Our specially designed Agra tour packages covers all important places of these 2 destinations. By travelling long distances at night time while you sleep, you save a whole lots of time without compromising with comfort and convenience. We provide best services at affordable costs and take best care of our tourists which make our tour packages worth giving a shot. So what are you waiting for? Book our Agra Bharatpur tour packages with  United Travels now to take yourself and your family on a beautiful journey full of unforgettable experiences!

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Agra, the city of Taj Mahal in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is some 200 kms away from Delhi. Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri nearby Agra. This city is home to a number of beautiful buildings and tombs from Agra's days of glory as of the capital of the Mughal Empire. Millions of people from all over the world visit the famous Taj Mahal as they consider that their trip to India is incomplete without a visit to Agra. This city is also one of the three stops on India's Golden Triangle Tour (Agra-Delhi-Jaipur). The city is well connected through railways and roadways from all the other cities and states in India. Nevertheless, the frequency of the flights travelling to Agra can put you down as the main Agra airport - Kheria Airport has a primary function as an air force base. A lot of times the flights get cancelled with a short or no notice. So, the best way to travel to Agra is by rail or road. Shatabdi Express, Taj Express and Gatimaan Express are three of the fastest trains that most of the travellers prefer. There are three main stations in this city - Agra Cantt, Agra Fort station and Raja ki Mandi. Agra is famous not just because of Taj Mahal but a number of other attractions such as the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Ram Bagh, Kailash temple, Rajeshwar temple, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's tomb, Jama Masjid and Chini Ka Roza. Not just the sightseeing but Agra is home to a number of adventurous activity centres.

TOP THINGS TO DO IN AGRA CITY:

• Witness the first-ever interactive cinema theatre in the world in the Adlabs Multiplex
• Witness Taj Mahotsav (festival of art, performance, craft and culture), a 10-day festival held every year in the month of February or March at Shilpgram near the Taj Mahal.
• Explore the famous Agra Food tour by having food walks and photo tours in the streets of the city.
• Experience the city's culture, cuisine and life from the famous battery-powered rickshaws.
• Shop till you drop from the famous bazaars such as Sadar Bazaar, Raja ki Mandi, Subash Bazaar, Shah Market and many more.
• Try cuisine from famous restaurants like The Silk Route Restaurant, Kamat Hotel, Gulshan Highest, Bob Marley Restaurant, etc.

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We are an experienced tour operator for Delhi - Agra short tours. We cater a variety of luxury and budget tour packages for a same-day visit to Agra suiting your time, preferences and budget. Our one of the expertise lies in arranging stop over tours, one day Agra tour from Delhi. Just on short notice, our team can provide you same day Agra tour by car. Even if you're staying in a hotel in Agra, we can provide you with the necessary services like car rental and best tour guide for Agra sightseeing. Our team is energetic, friendly, well-experienced and have full proficiency over the language and history of Agra. We have even been awarded 'Certificate of Excellence by the Trip Advisor' for many conservative years and we ensure to cater all your needs at this one-stop. If you do not desire to have same day Agra tour by car, we can even provide you same day Agra tour by train. Some of the fastest and safest Indian trains like Gatimaan Express and Shatabdi Express tickets will be arranged for you by our team even in the shortest notice. So what are you thinking of? Explore the beautiful city of Agra and not to forget, the famous Taj Mahal. Book your Agra Tour Packages with us and allow us to provide our top-class services to you in budget and guaranteed fun.