Asian Caravans

Agra

Agra is a historic city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is most famous as the former capital of the Mughal Empire and home to the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city attracts millions of visitors annually as a key part of the “Golden Triangle” tourist circuit (along with Delhi and Jaipur).

Architectural Trail

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is an iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum located on the south bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. A universally admired masterpiece of world heritage and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, it is a profound symbol of eternal love.

Agra Fort

Just a short distance away rises the mighty Agra Fort, a red sandstone stronghold where emperors once ruled the subcontinent. Within its towering walls, you find palaces of marble and halls of governance, each corner telling tales of ambition and grandeur.

Sufi Trail

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, the "City of Victory," is a deserted ancient city located 37 km from Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Built predominantly in red sandstone by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century, it served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its magnificent architecture that blends Hindu and Islamic styles

PURE CONSIOUSNESS TRAILS

Aram Bagh

The Aram Bagh is the oldest Mughal garden in India, originally built by Emperor Babur, the first Mughal emperor, in 1526,[1] located about five kilometers northeast of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Babur was temporarily buried there before being interred in Kabul.

Mehtab Bagh

Mehtab Bagh, also known as the "Moonlight Garden," is a historic Mughal garden complex in Agra, renowned for offering a spectacular, unhindered view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River. It is a popular spot for photography, especially at sunset, and is intertwined with the legend of the Black Taj Mahal.