Akbar Tomb, Sikandra Agra

Date: 14th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and Harsh

Fee: Rs 15.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Snacks available outside the complex.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Mariam Tomb.

The Akbar tomb is located in Sikandra on the outskirts of Agra. The tomb is final resting place of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It is believed that the tomb was planned and construction was begun by Akbar himself. The construction was completed by his son Jahangir after Akbar's death. The tomb is located in the center of a garden. The main entrance is via the south gate which was built with red sandstone with a huge central arch. The gateway is adorned with four marble minarets at each corner. The main structure is five storied with unique domed chattris which give a place look to the tomb. The chattris resembles the panch mahal in fatehpur sikri. The well maintained garden around the tomb is home to few animals like deep, peacock and monkeys. Visitors are permitted to enter the burial chamber to see the cenotaph but entry to upper levels and basement are restricted.

Few pics from the place.

One of the top attractions in Agra that should be visited.

Jama Mosque, Agra

Date: 16th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun and Shilpi

Fee: None.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small snacks available outside the fort.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Agra Fort.

Jama Masjid or Friday Mosque is one of the largest mosques in India. Built by Shah Jahan in 1648 was dedicated to his daughter Jahanara Begum. The mosque is located close the Agra railway station which was built after destroying tripoli chowk. The mosque has three domes and built using red sandstone and white marble. The bulbous domes are decorated with lotus and kalash finials. The fountain at the center of the courtyard has four kiosks in each corner. The mosque is surrounded by the crowded bazaar and is open to tourist to visit.

Few pics from the place. 

One of the biggest mosque in India and a famous landmark in Agra can be visited by interested tourist.

Agra Fort, Agra

Date: 16th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi, Muthusamy, Vijayalakshmi and Harsh

Fee: Rs 30 for Agra Fort.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small snacks available outside the fort.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Taj Mahal.

Agra fort is one of the oldest and historically significant forts in India. It is one of the UNESCO world heritage monument. Agra was the capital of Lodi and Mughal dynasties and most Mughal rulers ruled from here. Agra and the fort was briefly captured by Suri dynasty from 1540 to 1555. Mughals recaptured it and ruled till the dynasty went into decline. The fort is built of red sandstone and the seventy feet walls fortify the place. There are four gates to the fort of which two are famous and called as Delhi gate and Lahore gate or Amar singh gate. A part of the fort is still used by Indian army and access to Delhi gate is restricted. Some of the other historic sites inside the fort build by various Mughal kings over a period of time are Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Musamman Burj, Anguri Bagh and moti masjid.

Few pics from the fort.

Must visit tourist attraction in Agra. Hire a guide to understand the history and hear interesting stories about the fort.