Tour Guide, Agra, India
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Taj Mahal: A never forgetting experience of the white marble “ Taj Mahal ’’ The love story behind the making of Taj Mahal is of historic importance. It is more than just looking magnificent. The story seems to be adding a soul to the world’s most magnificent Tomb.
Red Fort: Magisterial Red Fort of Agra was built in 16th-century. This walled city is made of red sandstone that was the center of the Mughal Empire.
Itimad-ud-Daula Tomb: (Baby Taj) Built entirely in white marble and inlaid with semi-precious stones, It is situated on the bank of the River Yamuna, gives a strong Persian impression.
Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar took a great interest in the building of Fatehpur Sikri to honour the Sufi saint Salim Chisti. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most well preserved Mughal forts. It took fifteen years to complete the fort and palaces within the walled city. Royal palaces or royal ladies, a Mosque, courts, private quarters, utility buildings & harems. Fatehpur Sikri served the purpose of capital till 1585. Later it was abandoned due to the scarcity of water.
Today all four monuments you see are the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites.