After visiting Taj Mahal, I veered my vehicle towards Agra Fort. It is about 3 km away from Taj. It is also on the banks of Yamuna and made of Red sand Stone or Jaipur stone. Emperor Akbar reconstructed this fort on an old fort in the year 1573. All the great mughal kings from Babur to Aurangzeb lived here. Akbar made it as his administrative
capital considering it's strategic position. Jahangir was find of books and avid reader. He constructed his personal library. His palace was built in red bricks. Contrary to his liking his son Shah Jahan used marble extensively and used marble. His Mahal is much more beautiful. It has also two palanquin like mahals for two Shah Jahan's unmarried daughters. Two courts of Di-wan e Aam and Khaas are also there. A vineyards which was used to manufacture fine shahi wines.
Our vandalism and lack of respect to our history and heritage robbed much of the beauty of this fine structure.
The Image speak more than words.
The Akbari Gate
The Watch Tower
The Watch Tower
The Design On The Gate Of Jehangir Mahal
The Cubicles, in which The Manuscripts were kept
A View Of Jahangir Palace
The Watching Window At the center Through which Noor Jahan used to watch the entertainments
These designs were decorated with gold and Jewels.
The Drainage Well
The air from the river enters through this passage in to the mahal
The Balcony of Shah Jahan Mahal
This garden was once vineyards
Gone are the glories
The Hole Which Once acted as vaults
Shah Jahan Looked at Taj mahal from this place
The ferocious Animals roamed here to ward of Intruders
The Jahan Ara Mahal
The Palace of Shah Jahan
Once this was a lake!
Shahi Takht
Diwan E Aaam
Diwan E Aaam, It has 54 pillars and 54 ministers of Emperors stood there
Jahangir Mahal
The Burooz
If wish to visit this place in near future, keep enough time for a real leisurely stroll to enjoy it fully. Better to have a knowledgeable guide or a good guide book..
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Hi Bindiya
It is my pleasure to give you some amount of Enjoyment.
Thanks
Regards
Chanchal
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Very well captured snaps... Good going..
Really enjoyed the tour of the Agra fort.. felt that i was walking to the areas yet again
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Chanchal
Thank you for your immediate response.
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Dear Kishankakarla
It is giving me unfathomable pleasure to be help to you.
Now my Advice to you
1. Take a flight to Delhi.
2. I don't think there are International flights to Agra.
3. Book a budget Hotel.
4. Hire a taxi.( I hired At Rs 5.50/Km )
5.Agra is about 150 km away from Delhi.
6. If you want to visit only Agra Start early
7. It will take 3.5 hrs to reach
8. Visit Taj and Agra Fort.
9. It may take anything from 4 hrs to 6 hrs to visit the two places.
10. Return To Delhi
Another Variation If You Have more time.
1. Start Early.
2. Visit Mathura and Vrindaban on the way.
3. Go to Fatepur sikri and finish it by evening.
4. From there Go to Agra.
5. Night stay at Agra
6. There are 5 star and budget hotels on the Road to Taj.
7.Start Early First Visit Taj.It opens at 06.00 hrs.
8. It may take 2 to4 hrs depending on your love!
9. Then Visit Agra Fort
10. Return To Delhi
I Hope It will be helpful to you.
There are also fine monuments In Delhi also. Keep them in mind.
My Regards
Chanchal
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Dear Madhuri
It will be my pleasure.
Please Visit these places and feel the beautiful arts in stone.
Regards
Chanchal
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Hey Chanchal,
A very nice travelogue. Great pictures. Just yesterday when I posted the 8 palces I wold like to visit in my life I have written that I would like to Visit Delhi, live there for some time and go around each and every historic building, monument etc.
It felt really nice to go through this post and all the pictures have come out very well. I will contact you if I plan to visit Delhi some time in the near future :-)
Good one.
Cheers,
Madhuri
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Thank you so much for uploading the pictures. They are really good and I almost feel like being there.
I planned to go to Agra on a small trip with my parents, last time when I went to India (it did not work out). Anyway, I am planning to take this trip now and do you recommend taking a flight to Delhi and going to Agra, or can we directly land in Agra? Also, I cannot drive in India and parents cannot take long walks. How is the public transportation over there?
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Dear Palhali,
I envy you, You have visited this beautiful place for 3 TIMES!!!!!
Yes, Except the ruins / khandahar of maharashtra forts, I am yet to visit any forts which is well kept / maintained.
The red fort In Delhi and Agra Fort are the ones I have pleasure to tour.
However, Many wishes remained unfulfilled.
But I Must admit, I have seen the beauties and they could have been perfect if the non respectful Indian tourist did not vandalise these places.
With Regards
Chanchal
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Dear Yash
Please make me feel as human as you
With high regards to you
Chanchal
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Wonderful pics!!Thanks for sharing!!congrats on being your blog featured..Keep it up
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