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Agra, India Overview

Three of the world’s top sites beckon from this bustling and vibrant city in Uttar Pradesh, once the capital of the mighty Mughal empire. Most visitors come to the city of 1.4 million to see 1653’s... more » Three of the world’s top sites beckon from this bustling and vibrant city in Uttar Pradesh, once the capital of the mighty Mughal empire. Most visitors come to the city of 1.4 million to see 1653’s testament to love, the stunning, symmetrical Taj Mahal, built by a grieving emperor for his queen. The other main tourist destinations are the sandstone Red Fort, which dates back to 1565 and contains many marvelous palaces and halls, and Fatehpur Sikri, a fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. « less

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Mansingh Palace Agra

Jul 6, 2008

Mansingh Palace is located very close to the Taj, a short 10 minute walk. But don't expect any magnificent views as there is only a dinghy crowded street that leads upto the Taj. We went to Agra to...more

Hotel Amar

Jul 5, 2008

Friendly greeting from a mustachio'd door man. We were given a cold drink whilst we checked in then shown to our rooms. We were a group of three couples and all our rooms were quite different. One...more

Dayal Lodge

5 of 5 stars
Charlottesville, Virginia
Jul 1, 2008

This is a great little guest house located in uptown about 20 minutes from Agra Fort, about 30 minutes from the Taj, and less than 5 minutes away from the Rathasoami Ashram. The rooms are clean and...more

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