What to do in Agra

Beyond its marble masterpiece, this former Mughal capital weaves an intricate tapestry of imperial grandeur. While the Taj Mahal rightfully steals hearts at sunrise, Agra Fort's red sandstone walls whisper tales of emperors and intrigue. In the atmospheric lanes of Kinari Bazaar, marble artisans chip away at their craft while the aroma of kebabs and cardamom-laced petha sweets fills the air. Whether you're discovering the 'Baby Taj' along the Yamuna River or exploring the haunting beauty of Fatehpur Sikri, each corner reveals another facet of India's golden age.

See the sunrise at the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra

It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was commissioned in 1632 and despite the building appearing to be finished by 1643. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".