Uttar Pradesh · Mughal heritage circuit
Agra
A former Mughal capital, Agra is built around one of the most recognised monuments in the world — the Taj Mahal, completed in 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Beyond the Taj, the city's Mughal-era fort and the nearby abandoned capital at Fatehpur Sikri form a dense, largely walkable heritage circuit that can realistically be covered in a day or two.
How to reach Agra
Places to visit
Taj Mahal
A white marble mausoleum built between 1632–1653, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Agra Fort
A red sandstone Mughal fort overlooking the Yamuna River, the main imperial residence until 1638.
Fatehpur Sikri
A well-preserved Mughal city built by Akbar in the 1570s, abandoned soon after due to water shortages.
Mehtab Bagh
A garden across the river from the Taj Mahal, offering an unobstructed view, especially at sunset.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Sometimes called the "Baby Taj", an ornate marble tomb that influenced the Taj Mahal's design.