How to Visit Agra Taj Mahal in Budget Cost?

The Taj Mahal

Historical City Agra Visiting in a Budget Tour

According to legend, Agra is one of the twelve forests of Sri Krishna's adolescence. The ancient Vaishnavism is now a palace and a mosque.

One of the most famous cities in the history of this country. Mughal Emperor Akbar founded the present city of Agra in 1566. In a short time, it became a centre of culture and knowledge. Until 1648 it was the capital of the Mughal Empire. That year Emperor Aurangzeb moved the capital to Delhi. In 1803, Agra fell to the British. Since 1825 it has been serving as a provincial capital and administrative centre.

Taj Mahal is the main target in the Agra tour

The Taj Mahal is a royal tomb located in Agra, India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this magnificent monument in memory of his wife Arjumand Banu Begum, also known as Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the monument began in 1832 and was completed in about 1648. While there has been much controversy over who designed the monument, it is clear that the monument was built by a group of skilled craftsmen and artisans who were with Ustad Ahmed Lahuri, who is in the running to become the main designer of the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal (sometimes just called the Taj) is considered to be one of the most striking examples of Mughal architecture, a combination of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architecture. Although the white marble dome-shaped royal tomb is the most revered, the Taj Mahal is actually a complex intact architecture as a whole. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It was then called the "universally admired masterpiece of the world's heritage."

In 1631, Shah Jahan, who was a prosperous emperor of the Mughal period. His second wife is Mumtaz Mahal was deeply saddened by his death. Mumtaz Mahal then died while giving birth to their fourteenth daughter Gauhar Begum.

Construction of the Taj Mahal began shortly after Mumtaz's death. The original tomb was completed in 1848 and the surrounding buildings and gardens were completed five years later.

Beautiful Agra Fort Station

The Taj Mahal is built on a variety of traditional designs, especially according to Persian and Mughal architecture. Certain designs have been made exactly like the Timur and Mughal buildings. These include the Gur-i-Amir of Timur, the predecessor of the Mughal Empire in Samarkand, the tomb of Humayun, the tomb of Imad-ud-Daulah (sometimes called Shishu Taj), and Shah Jahan's own Delhi Jame Mosque in Delhi. Under his patronage, the Mughal edifice reached a new level of refinement. Where earlier Mughal buildings were built on red sandstone, Shah Jahan introduced the introduction of white precious marble.

A large charbagh (formerly the Mughal garden was divided into four parts) was built in front of the Taj Mahal. The divisions are divided into 18 flower gardens using a quarter of elevated paths per 300 m x 300 m garden. In the middle part of the shrine and in the middle of the door and in the middle of the garden there is a raised marble water tank and in the north-south, there is a simple linear tank to reflect the Taj Mahal. There are also several more tree-lined streets and fountains in the garden. 

Agra Fort is the second most attractive tourist destination in Agra

Agra Fort

Agra Fort: 2 km northwest of the Taj Mahal, Akbar built the huge Agra Fort in 1575. There were four gates to enter the deep fortified red sandstone Agra Fort - Amar Singh Gate, Delhi Gate, Water Gate and Darshani Darwaza. At present, tourists enter the fort only through the Amr Singh Gate (entrance fee is Rs. 20 and the time is from sunrise to sunset). You will see each other in the fort-

1. Dewan-i-Khas
2. Dewan-i-Am made by Shahjahan
3. Pearl Mosque
4. Aquarius
5. Bath
6. Shishamahal
7. Khasmahal
8. Jahangir's palace

The infamous Muslim Buruj or Jasmine Palace where Shah Jahan was held captive by his son Aurangzeb. It is said that he breathed his last while staring at the Taj Mahal with tireless eyes.

You can also see the Jama Masjid built by Begum Jahanara on the opposite side of the station near Agra Fort.

Tomb of Itmatuddola 

About 6 km away from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Jamuna, this magnificent tomb of milky white marble is built in the memory of Ghiyasuddin Begum, the Prime Minister of Jahangir and the father of Emperor Nurjahan. Nurjahan's mother was also buried here. The fine latticework of white stone inside the monument is no less than the interior of the Taj Mahal. It is the first mausoleum in India to use mosaics from Persia.

Chini ka Roza 

Chini ka Roza is only 1 km from Itmatuddaula. In the distance is the mausoleum of Shah Jahan's prime minister, the famous Persian poet Afzal Khan. Afzal Khan built this monument before his death. His wife was also buried here.

Sikandra

Lodi ruler Sikandar Lodi in 1492 10 km from Agra. Secunderabad occupied this place in the north. Here you will see Akbar's five-storey mausoleum. The emperor himself planned the monument and started work. However, it was completed in the hands of his son Jahir. 

There is a real grave in the basement of this monument and a fake grave above. The world-famous Kahinur diamond was once adorned on a round stone near the tomb. In the golden age of the Mughal Empire, the main arch was made of sandalwood. And the silver roof of this ship had gold carvings. The entrance fee here is 20 rupees.

Fatehpur Sikri is the third most attractive tourist place in Agra

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri: 

Akbar shifted his capital here in 1569, 36 km southwest of Agra. Probably due to waterlogging, this new capital was abandoned after fifteen years. It is rumoured that the childless Akbar took refuge in Fakir Selim Chisti of Fatehpur and had a son. In gratitude to the fakir, he built forts and several palaces in the style of Hindu and Muslim architecture at the summit of Fatehpur. The Buland Darwaza, the highest gateway in Asia, 18 feet (54 m) high, was completed in April 1585 in memory of Akbar's conquest of Gujarat.

Also interesting in Fatehpur Sikri-

1. Selim is the mausoleum of the White House of Thought
2. Dewan-i-Am
3. Dewan-i-Khas
4. Jodhabai Palace
5. Mary's palace
6. Twenty-five coats
7. Hawa mahal
8. Birbal's palace
9. Fifth floor
10. Jama Masjid
11. Caravanserai
12. Elephant polo
13. Bath
14. Diamond Tower
15. Akbar's palace

The entrance fee is 30 rupees. Time from sunrise to sunset. If you want to spend a night in the historical Fatehpur Sikri, you will find the Rahi Gulistan Tourist Complex (05613-262490) and the private Govadhan Tourist Complex (26283). Guide charge of Fatehpur Sikri is 100-150 rupees.

In addition to these key points, you will see in Agra-

1. Jama Masjid
2. Rambagh
3. Martyrs' Memorial
4. Radhaswami mausoleum made of white stone in Dayalbagh
5. Mankameshwar Temple
6. Rawal Mahadev Temple
7. Rajeshwar Mahadev Temple
8. Kalidevi temple
9. Chamunda Devi temple.

Although there are public and private conduit tours (about 200 rupees) in Agra, no tour shows all the places. So you should book a car (Rs. 2000-3000 depending on the car) or an auto (Rs. Remember Auto does not go to Fatehpur Sikri.

How to get there in Agra?

Agra Fort Station

Train: 

From Sealdah or Howrah to Agra you will get in direct train-Udyan Ava Tufan X:, Jodhpur X:, Agra Cantt Chambal X:, Sealdah-Udaipur Ananya X:. 

By Bus: 

Buses leave from Charbagh bus stand almost every hour to reach Agra, 369 km from Lucknow. Click here to book bus seats.

By plane: 

Agra (Kheria Airport Agra (LKO)) Airport is located 4 km from the city centre. Air India and Alliance Air fly daily to Delhi, Gwalior and Varanasi. Click here for more information on the aircraft. Driving directions - To see Google Map of Agra Cantonment to Agra Airport (3.8 km) click here.

Where to stay in Agra

In Agra, the favourite city of tourists, you will find medium and good quality hotels from very simple lodges or hospices.

The Dharamshala:

There is a cheap hospice-

1. Gayaprasad Biharilal Dharamsala (Near Agra City Railway Station)
2. Janakiprasad Dharamsala
3. Roy Bahadur Vishwambharnath Dharamsala
4. Govinda Dharamsala
5. Sindhi Dharamsala (north of Agrafort Station)
6. Rain Basera Dharamsala (in Chhattisgarh area north of Fort Station)
7. Crore Temple Dharamsala (Near Eid-gah Station)
8. Pratapchand Jain Dharamsala (Near Raja-Ki-Mandi Station)
9. Agarwal Panchayati Dharamsala etc.