Top Things to do in Agra District
Top Hotels in Agra District
- 1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra
- 2. Crystal Sarovar Premiere
- 3. ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra
- 4. Trident, Agra
- 5. Holiday Inn Agra Mg Road, an IHG Hotel
- 6. The Grand Imperial
- 7. Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre
- 8. Courtyard by Marriott Agra
- 9. Radisson Hotel Agra
- 10. Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra
Things to do in Agra District, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Agra District, India including Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Jodha Bai's Palace, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort, Jahangir Mahal, Diwan E Aam, Diwan-I-Aam, Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza, Khwabgah.
Restaurants in Agra District
1. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,354 reviews
Reviewed By FazulM2
This is a mausoleum that enshrines the remains of Mumtaz Mahal's parents, her first husband and first child plus her close lady in waiting. This was a piece of history that I didnt know whereby she had an earlier marriage. All the while she had been associated with Shah Jahan and the Taj Mahal. The building is a smaller version of Taj Mahal and with lesser architectural finery when compared to Taj Mahal. Nevertheless the architecture is very much like that of Taj Mahal where Iranian workmanship can be seem on the walls. Scriptures were crafted into the stones of the wall and the way the mausoleum was built ensured that the 4 corners be used to entomb the related figures to Mumtaz. You cant leave Agra without seeing this.
2. Jodha Bai's Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom
Set around an enormous courtyard, this palace was the one-time courtyard of Emperor Akbar’s Hindu wife. It features traditional Indian columns, Islamic cupolas and Persian roof tiles.
3. Sheesh Mahal
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4.5 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By wacotom - Leander, United States
We were so lucky to have a great guide. Walking through the Fort stopping at the amazing interior Palace rooms was really enhanced by our guide. Having him point out how they carved the marble and then inlaid with the semi-precious stones was great. The combination of the wonderful workmanship and a detailed history of India during this timeframe really enhanced our visit.
4. Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By aniltomar1962 - Agra, India
It provides a clear representation of the Court life of the famous Mughal Emperor of his time and a well marked description of how well Defined were the class of courtiers in those times
5. Jahangir Mahal
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By ScarlettJohanss
The Jahangir Chateau, is indeed a very amazing, rank on the top of the porch, looking down, we can see our legs softly, laying, each layer has its own unique spectacle, easy toperich one of them, lot of people see us, have taken so wonderful photos with us, like stars!
6. Diwan E Aam
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By AmolakRattanK - New Delhi, India
You can see and appreciate the building where Shahansha was giving audience to common citizens and addressing their complaints.. Governor Amolak Rattan Kohli
7. Diwan-I-Aam
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia
Akbar used to hear the petitions of the general public in this huge area where public gathered in the lawns and King with his special advisors sat in the main building. This was given much importance by Akbar and he used to focus on the problems of the public. This is the first spot we saw on our entry to the Fatehpur Sikri fort.
8. Fatehpur Sikri
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4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By wendk2018
Founded in 1571, this former capital of Mughal Empire, is an an amazing conglomeration of red sandstone buildings, including separate summer and winter palaces and an outdoor stage for entertainment. It was abandoned in 1610. Definitely worth visiting - a great example of both Hindu and Muslim architecture.
9. Buland Darwaza
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4.0 based on 471 reviews
Buland Darwaza or the "Gate of Magnificence", was built in 1601 A.D. by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri, a town which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. It displays ...
Reviewed By ansari4me - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Buland Darwaza Gate of victory was built in 1601 by Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid. It is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. On the main gateway an Islamic inscription written in Persian reads "Isa (Jesus), son of Mary said: 'The world is a Bridge, pass over it, but build no houses upon it. He who hopes for a day may hope for eternity, but the World endures but an hour. Spend it in prayer for the rest is unseen". Verses from the Quran have been carved in the Naskh (script) along the top. These were drawn by Khwaja Hussain Chishti, a disciple of Sheikh Salim Chishti
10. Khwabgah
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia
It was the Royal Bed Room of Akbar and very nicely built elevated building standing on pillars. Had special space for personal meetings with his advisors and was directly connected to the royal harem and queens palaces through enclosed passages. Also has a library which boasted around 25000 manuscripts at that time according to Abul Fazl.
