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Tandaro Hotels in Agra

Tandaro Hotels in Agra Dward Park Plaza International airport. 5 km from railway station 83 rooms. Superior Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bar, Swimming Pool, Health Club, Travel Desk, Money ex-change, Conference and Banquet facilities. Mansingh Palace Fatehabad Road airport, 4 km from railway station • 100 rooms. Deluxe 1 Restaurant, Bar, Astrologer, Swimming Fool, Coffee Shop, Health Club, Beauty Parlour, Travel Counter, Credit Cards, Shopping Arcade. Amar Fatehabad Road 7.5 km from airport, 4 km from railway station • 68 rooms. A/c Deluxe Single Double Super Deluxe Single Double, Mughal Room ?Restaurants, Bar, Health Club, Swimming pool, Money Exchange, Safe Deposit, Credit Cards. Atithi Tourist Complex Area, Fatehabad Road 7,5

Agra : The City of Taj Mahal

Agra : The City of Taj Mahal The Flower of the Mughal empire-in-ascendance, Agra is, also, home to that immortal epitome of love, Taj Mahal. Though the city retained regal favour for just three generations, it was embellished with the best of the dynasty's architectural legacy. The over 300 years old Taj, however, is its most compulsive feature and attract! the largest number of tourists from all over the world. Also within the city's ambit lies Fatehpur Sikri, virtually an expres¬sion of philosophy and creed of a liberal emperor. In keeping with its status of the most sought-after destination, Agra today

Excursions Agra

Excursions Agra Fatehpur Sikri: 38 km from Agra, was once the capital city of Akbar after the childless Mughal was blessed with a son with the blessings of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who lived here. The new capital came up in 1569. Though the juxtaposition of the buildings seems whimsical, they are thoughtfully planned, imparting an atmosphere of playful brilliance. Towering walls on three sides surround the rectangular-shaped city, accessible through nine gates, and an artificial lake is located on the west. Credit for preserving the monuments goes to Lord Curzon. These protected monuments and the city's environs are

Reaching Agra by Rail

Reaching Agra by Rail Agra is best connected to Delhi by superfast luxury and express trains. The same day return services of Shatabdi Express to Bhopal via Agra I hrs.), Gwalior and Jhansi Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3.5 hrs.) and are the best options that also make short excursion tours to the city possible. A shatabdi-type superfast luxury trains has now also been introduced between Agra and Jaipur. Being on the major trunk routes of Indian Railways, Agra is also con- netted to all other parts of the country by express trains. Agra Fort (for Jaipur) and Agra Cantt Railway Stations

Jaipur By Road

Jaipur By Road A convenient mode of travel to Jaipur is by road, through a network of tourist buses that are reasonably comfortable. The short journey provides comprehensive tourist fa¬cilities en route to the 'Pink City', which forms the third tip of the golden tourist triangle with Agra and Delhi. It is located on National Highways 8 (Delhi-Ahmedabad-Mumbai) and 11 (Agra-Bikaner). For those arriving from Agra, the most convenient rest and refreshment point is Mahua; and for those coining from Delhi, the central resting point is Behror. There is another rest spot at Dharuhera. These midway points have fast food restaurants,