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Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world - TAJ MAHAL. Variously defined as 'A materialised vision of loveliness'; 'A poem in Stone'; A Dream in Marble'; ' A Noble Tribute to the immortal Tear Drop on the Cheek of Time'; 'A Monument of love and 'A wonder of the world', The Taj Mahal is representative of the glorious Mughal age and is a unique gift of the medieval period to the People of India.
It is situated on the right (and south) bank of the river Yamuna at Agra. It was built by the fifth Mughal Emperor shahjanhan who ruled from 1658 A.B. An estimated 20,000 people worked to complate this enchanting mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna for breath takingly beautiful view of the Taj Mahal, see it by Moonlight.
The city is also famous for its Carpets, Gold Threads Embroidery & Leather Shoes. By, far the best place in the hinter land of the tourism hub, to study hospitality in. No other place can offer the legacy of rich culture, hospitality as Agra does. Agra is the only heritage city, where seven five star hotels, three four star hotels and more than hundred star category hotels are located.The Campus of HIHt adds values to the character of Agra in a very positive way.
Some tourist areas are.
 | This immortal poem in white marble is the finest expression of love of an emperor for his queen. The Taj Mahal, 3 Km from the Mall, is on the bank of the river Yamuna.
It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1631.
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Built by emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., this Fort is a masterpieece of design and construction. Within the Fort are a number of exquisite building, including the Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan had died in imprisonment. Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and Shees Mahal are the other important monuments inside the fort.
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 | Welcome to the city of Akbar's dreams, Fatehpur Sikri, 37 Km. west of Agra. The red sandstone minarets of this magnificent deserted city pierce the blue sky and offer the visitors a steady stream of surprises.
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This is the first notable building that the visitor sees on his right hand side at the end of a spacious lawn, as one enters through the Amar Singh Gate and emerges out of the passage. It was built by Akbar as women's quarters ans is the only building that susvives among his original palace buildings.
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 | Itmad-ud-Daulaah's Tomb, 6 Km from the Taj, was built by Empress Noor Jahan, in memory of her father Mirza Ghias Beg in 1622-1625 A.D. This ornate tomb is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
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Panch Mahal is airy five-storeyed pavilion. Each floor over here is smaller than the one below, and it rises to a single domed kiosk on top supported by four columns providing a magnificent view of the city and its environs.
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 | The mausoleum of Emperor Akbar represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D., It is one of the well-preserved monuments.
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This gate can be approached from the outside by a 13 mt. flight of steps which adds to its grandeur. The gate was erected in the year A.H. 1010 (A.D. 1602) to commemorate Akbar's conquest of Deccan. It is the highest and the grandest gateway in India and ranks among the biggest in the world.
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Other Places of Interest near Agra are Dayal Bagh Temple, Chini Ka Rauzah, Radhaswami Monuments, Jama Masjid, Rambagh, Mariyam Tomb & Mathura Vrindavan.
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HIHT, Why in Agra?
