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Agra, the land of Taj Mahal, famed with one of the Seven Wonders of the World allure a good number of national and as well international tourists in every year. Its rich heritage makes India a great recognized place among the world. This medieval city located on the Banks of Holi River Yamuna. The city was mentioned in the epic Mahabharata where it was called Agrevana, or “the border of the forest”. The credit for the founding of the city goes to Raja Badal Singh around 1475, whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. Agra has achieved a captivating fame being the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and still it is a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri-all three are UNESCO certified World Heritage Sites. Once Agra was the capital of many dynasties including Lodhi and Mughals. Agra stands for its historical architectural excellence. This place holds the anecdotes of its grandeur monuments and temples. It makes its life style different from the other city. This place still holds its antique flavor in this modern time and this is the mystic secret behind its attraction. Any people can enjoy the serenity in its historical structures and simultaneously can enjoy the liveliness of this city with the presence of hawkers, unofficial guides, souvenir vendors and others. Agra is well known for several art performances. The reminiscences of the past glory and the talents like traditional paintings, folk dances, folk music, embroideries, beautiful cloth designing and stitching are still preserved in this historical town. Once it was the core place of Sculptors, jewelers, musicians, painters, carpet makers, artisans and metal workers. This place symbolizes its artistic tradition and makes a hub for the tourists who love to collect the antique pieces. This place is considered as the mirrors of the cultural and artistic talents of the Indian populace since its long past. Agra is a great place for the tourist. Historical monuments, architectural opulence and the excellent piece of white marvel make this place is one of the most visited place in India. According to mythology this place is mentioned in Mahabharata, the epic of Hindu and before that it was also known as Arya Griha or 'home of the Aryans'. The marvelous view along with the historical charm please the tourists since long past. Tourists can enjoy good north Indian cuisine and famous 'Pedha',a sweet made of milk and Gajak and snacks which is called Dalmoth. This place is famous for leather goods, carpets, handicrafts, Zari Zardozi. Apart from this some royal crafts like Pietra Dura, marble inlay bearing the specialty of this place. The silver and gold jewelery hub is at Choube Ji Ka Fatak in Agra. Munro Road, Kinari Bazar and Sadar Bazar are the main shopping areas in Agra. The city has a semiarid climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The city contains mild winters, hot and dry summers and monsoon. The summer season ranges from April to September where the temperature goes up to 45° Celsius. So the best time to visit Agra is from October to March. If You are Planning To Travel Agra The Best Place to Start From Udaipur Via.com offers Cheap Udaipur Hotels Tickets, For more information’s ononline hotel booking Please check on via . com
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