Explore the land of mausoleums with tour packages for Agra. Famous for the Taj Mahal, which is the crowning glory of India's architectural heritage, Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India is a dream destination.

Founded in 1475 A.D. by Raja Badal Singhji, Agra came into prominence after Mughal Emperor Babar established his stronghold in this region. In fact brilliant monuments took shape under the patronage of Mughal rulers who were worshippers of art and beauty and as a result the entire Agra landscape is dotted with lavishly carved monuments.

Tour packages for Agra with Tours.Maps-India invite you into an ancient land that was known as Agraban in olden days.

The origin of the city goes back much beyond in time to the period of Mahabharata where it is mentioned as Agravana and was part of the Brij-Bhoomi. Sikandar Lodi also made Agra his capital but it was Akbar under whose reign Agra developed as a city.

Tour packages for Agra take you to spectacular monuments such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, Chini ka Rauza and Fatehpur Sikri.

Shop for marble works, brassware, leather products, rugs and carpets while you scour the markets and bazaars of Agra with tour packages for Agra. There are several tour packages for Agra that take you to this unique city during the Taj Mahotsav. An annual event that celebrates the very essence of the Taj.

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