Holiday at the wonder filled city of the Taj - Agra. Here you will get to see the supreme symbol of eternal love, the white marble Taj that attracts people as much from India as abroad. The Taj Mahal is one of the most visited and photographed monuments of the world. It lies on the banks of the river Yamuna and is constructed completely of white makrana marble embedded with several precious gems like jade, crystal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire, coral and diamonds. It is symbolic of the purest kind of love that transcends all differences and keeps together people. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape around the Taj Mahal adds to the magic of Mughal architecture.

Other notable places worth visiting in Agra are the Agra fort and Jehangir palace. You must also indulge yourself in the internationally famed Mughlai cuisine, and souvenirs from the wide range of marble and leather items that Agra is famous for. Try and pick up a replica of the Taj made from a stone called Talk. A popular souvenir is your own picture, with the reflection of the Taj in the pool as the backdrop. So get ready to go with your loved ones for the most romantic Indian holiday of your life. A holiday at the 'Crown of India' will be an unparalleled combination of aesthetic beauty and elegance, only with the Indian Holiday.

Places to see

In the city of Taj, Agra, you may see the 'baby taj' too. The tomb of Itmad-Udaipur -daulah or the 'baby taj' in marble reveals extensive use of pietra dura.

It is not just that the amazing city of Agra is dotted with places to see. There are several places around Agra too that you must see. Around Agra is the town of Sikandra. Sikandra's claim to fame is the tomb of Akbar, the great Mughal emperor. The other place worth seeing once in Agra is the red sandstone city of Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted city boasts of historical monuments like the marbletomv of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Buland darwaza, Panch mahal, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas besides the Palace of Jodha Bai and Birbal Bhawan. The pious amongst you must see Vrindavan, Gokul and Mathura; all of these places are around Agra.

These places are pilgrim centers famous for their association with Lord Krishna. Amongst the must see at these places ahead of Agra are the temples and the structures. They remind you of the legends of the life and times of Lord Krishna. While in a holy place like Vrindavan you must see the renowned Govind Dev Temple, the Ranganathan temple and the ISKCON temple. In Gokul the Chaurasi Khamba (84 pillars) or the Nand Maharaja's house is worth seeing.

Make your holidays at Agra more enjoyable by seeing these nearby places. These places not only enhance tourism potential in Agra but also are worth seeing holiday spots themselves.