The epitome of love, the elegy in marble, Taj Mahal is one of the most graceful and extravagant monuments in India. The seventh wonder of the world, it attracts thousands of tourists every year. A symbol of endless love and devotion of Emperor Shah Jehan to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is a befitting tribute to so romantic-a-love story and so divine an emotion that binds two souls forever. On her deathbed (Queen- Mumtaz Mahal), she made the emperor to promise to make a lovely monument unlike any other in the world as the tribute to their loving moments that were a treasure for her. The emperor kept the promise faithfully and thus, Taj was conceived.

The pure white marble structure, Completed in 1653 A.D., The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his favourite Queen, Mumtaz.Taj acquires different shades at different times of the day and with changing seasons. The soft pink color of the dawn and fiery shade that it acquires at dusk are all bewitching. Though, the light that presents it in the best possible manner is perhaps that of full moon, when it shines with pristine white and silver glory.

A visit to Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of Mumtaz, is a rare experience. It has become signature monument of Indian architecture and someone has rightly said that Taj has been designed like a palace and finished like a jewel.

Visiting hours of the Taj Mahal are 6 AM to 7 PM & it remains closed on Friday. There are night viewing sessions every month on the nights of a full moon and the two days before and after

The Great Mughal Emperor Akbar choose this city Agra, on the bank of River Yamuna as his capital and proceeded to build a strong citadel for the purpose. It is said that he destroyed the damaged old fort of Agra for the purpose and raised this grand group of monuments instead in red sandstone. Started in 1565, it took eight years and thirty-five lakh rupees to complete its construction and is second only to Taj in Agra.

The fort is crescent shaped, flattened on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing the Yamuna river. It has a total perimeter of 2.4 kms., and is ringed by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A 9 mt. wide and 10 mt. deep moats surround the outer wall. There are number of exquisite building like the Moti Masjid-a white marvel mosque akin to a perfect pearl, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khaas, Jehangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Musamman or Samman Burj-where Emperor Shahjahan was held captive in 1666 A.D. by his own son Shahjahan.

About 39 K.M. from Agra and falls between the road from Agra to Jaipur and is an epic in red sandstone. It was planned as a great town by The Mughal Emperor Akbar with great care and planning in the honor of Sheikh Salim Chisti but had to be abandoned only after fifteen years due to scarcity of water in the town. Sheikh Salim Chishti was a Sufi saint who blessed the Akbar with his first son and heir, who was named Salim after him and later came to be known as Jehangir. The beautiful marvel tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti still attracts thousands who seek blessings of the revered saint and is famous for Buland Darwaza the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. It displays sophistication and heights of technology in Akbar's empire. It is 40 meters high and 50 meters from the ground. The total height of the structure is about 54 meters from the ground level. It is a 15-storied high gateway acting as the southern entrance of the city of Fatehpur Sikri. The approach to the gate consists of 42 steps.

The mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative region. Completed in 1613 AD by his son Jahangir, it is one of the well-preserved monuments. This is the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

The Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, North India, is 54 kms from Agra and 215 kms from Delhi. The park was a hunting ground for the maharajas (kings) of Bharatpur, a tradition dating back to 1850, and duck shoots were organized yearly in honor of the British viceroys. In one shoot alone in 1938, over 4,273 birds such as mallards and teals were killed by Lord Linlithgow, the then Governor-General of India. After India’s independence, the rulers of the princely states were allowed shooting rights until 1972. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1972. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.

The main Wildlife in Bharatpur National Park, for which the park is famous all around the world- is birds. Also known as the ‘ Ornithologist’s Paradise’ the park is home to over 400 species of birds. The most prominent birds in the Bharatpur National Park are the migratory Siberian Cranes, Pelicans, Cranes, Ibis, Spoonbills, Egrets, Darters, Cormorants, Grey Herons, Stork, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Pipits, Warblers, Wheatears, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, and Stints to name a few. The wildlife in Bharatpur National Park comprises of a number of mammalian species, birds and reptiles. The mammalian species found in the park include Nilgai, Chinkara, Sambhar, Chital, Black bucks, Fishing cat, Otter, Mongoose, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cats, Foxes, Wild Boar and many others.

Bharatpur has not that much of rich heritage sites, architecturally or even, commercially like the other cities of Rajasthan. But it is the home of more than 380 species of beautiful feathered birds, and this is the reason why visitors want to visit this place time and again.

This Mughal garden was conceived before the Taj Mahal. Originally it was built in 1530 during the time of Mughal Emperor Babur as the last in a series of 11 gardens along the Yamuna rivers east bank. Later it is also recorded that Emperor Shah Jahan (who constructed Taj Mahal) had identified a site from the crescent-shaped, grass-covered floodplain across the Yamuna River as an ideal location for viewing the Taj Mahal. It was then created as "a moonlit pleasure garden called Mehtab Bagh". White plaster walkways, airy pavilions, pools and fountains were also created as part of the garden, with fruit trees and narcissus. The garden complex, square in shape, measures about 300 by 300 metres (980 ft x 980 ft) and is perfectly aligned with the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank.

Although it fell into disrepair owing to a flood in 1652 AD, it was reconstructed and restored to its former glory in by the Archeological department of India in 1996. The park has been reconstructed to its original grandeur and has now become a very good location to view the Taj Mahal from the distance across river Yamuna. It is now one the best places from which to view the great mausoleum the Taj Mahal.

Being the first Mughal monument constructed entirely of marble, now also popular as Mini Taj is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. The inlays and details were incorporated into the Taj Mahal, which was built later. This is the tomb of Mizra Ghiyas Beg, Persian nobleman who was Mumtaz Mahal’s grandfather and Emperor Jehangir’s wazir (chief minister). He had been given the title of I'timad-ud-Daulah means the pillar of the state. His daughter, Nur Jahan, who married Jehangir, built the tomb between 1622 and 1628. The mausoleum is set up in a large cruciform garden, criss - cross by water courses and walkways.

Newly built attraction in Agra where you get to see the wax statues of world-renowned personality’s from different walks of life like Politics, Religion, Sports, and Music, etc. You can take pictures or selfies with the statues of Prime minister Modi, Dalia Laura, Mother Teresa, Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Jackson, Leon Messi, Harry potter, etc.

If you desire to experience something unique in Agra don’t miss to visit the Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center to view the “Mohabbat-the-Taj” a series of play, music and dance, depicting the saga of love. It is based on the true and immortal love story of Emperor Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal- his beautiful wife, related to the story of Taj Mahal. The show will take you back to the times of the lavish lifestyle of Mughal era. Every evening dance and drama show from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M and entrances tickets range from Silver 2600 Indian Rupees, Gold 2800 Indian Rupees, Platinum 3200 Indian Rupees per person and 6700 Indian Rupees per person for Maharaja seats.

Visiting a village and walking around it is a great experience during one of your tour to India. This is also a very important aspect of our responsible tourism India tours and on our community based village tourism we ensure that the villagers and the local community benefit directly from your visit, so it is helpful to them to have you visit. Our especially crafted Bahnera village walk takes you to experience the warm hospitality of the local villagers by visiting them at their homes. You will visit the primary health centre, a village school, oil mill, village potter, interact with the locals through your English speaking guide and enjoy a cup of chai ( milk tea) with them to understand their traditions and customs. In this 2 hrs of a walking tour you will understand the life of the people in the India and will see at first hand the way in which the villagers live. Your local guide will be there with you all the times to translate and to explain their beliefs and their customs, including the role of women in their society, their superstitions, their religion and caste system and the problems that they face, and you will be able to ask questions through him.