This city of the TAJ MAHAL, was once the capital of the Mughal empire in India and has several monuments emphasising Mughal Architecture dating back to the 16th century.
Agra is a pleasant town known for craftsmen who excel in inlay work on marble and soapstone. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Places to visit in and around this city are - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Akbar's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri (40 km from Agra), Bharatpur bird sanctuary(~50 km) [edit text][editors]
