Golden Triangle Tours India: Destination Agra

Arguably one of the most popular and exciting tour circuits in India is the golden triangle tours. The cities of Delhi Agra and Jaipur form the three points which join together to form the three fascinating destinations of this journey. Be it the rendezvous with the rich heritage, culture or majestic monuments and ruins, these destinations are the walking gallery of the grandeur and diversity of the Indian civilization. One of the important destinations of this tour happens to be the city of Agra, renowned across the world as the home of the Taj Mahal.
Home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and an important stop during golden triangle tours. A stopover in Agra will bamboozle you with its cacophony, chaos and congestion. Travelers who come to visit Agra normally get to see the extremes and so their reaction also varies from one extreme to other; either one hates or one just love it. On one hand there is the anarchy on the streets, shop and whole city and on the other there is a sense of grandeur, awe and calm as one stand close to the Taj Mahal, a spectacular poetry written in pure white marble which leaves you speechless.
Taj Mahal was erected in memory of Mumtaj Mahal, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jehan and is considered to one of the greatest symbol of love. The mausoleum is renowned for its intricate carvings and elegant murals. The whole structure is designed to mesmerize the onlookers. It took 22 years and 20000 laborers to complete it.
Besides the glorious Taj Mahal, the legacy of the Mughal Empire has left an array of historical landmarks dotted across Agra and nearby worth a visit. The major landmark includes the Red Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, Chini ka Rauja and Fatehpur Sikri, which is in close vicinity of Agra.
The jaunt at Agra during the golden triangle tour will definitely leave you astounded simply due to its extremities. There is so much to love and take away while one is visiting Agra, especially the fond memories of Taj Mahal. Agra can be easily covered in a day if one is only looking forward to cover major attractions. But for a complete experience tourists can also include Fatehpur Sikri and Mathura in their itinerary which will take a few days more to complete this circuit.