The Taj Mahal - was built in the 17th Century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as the final resting-place for his beloved Empress Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the world's greatest monuments.

Agra Fort - an imposing fort on the banks of the River Yamuna, it was designed and built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It houses several palaces and the largest of pure marble mosques, the Moti Masjid

Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, known as 'The Baby Taj' - An impressive tomb built by Empress Noorjehan between 1622 and 1628 AD in memory of her father. The inlaid marble and fretwork styles of this exquisite marble structure were incorporated in the Taj Mahal some years later.

Sikandra - 10 Kms from the city of Agra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar is a fusion of Hindu and Muslim art and architecture which like the Emperor Akbar himself, charactrised the era

Ram Bagh - The earliest example of a Mughal Garden, it was laid out by the Emperor Babar in 1526 AD

Jama Masjid - Built by Jahanara Begum in1648 AD, two squat domes make it different from any other mosque in India.

Fatehpur Sikri - 37 Kms west of Agra, this is the place where Akbar met the Sufi Saint Chisti and with the blessing of the Saint, later fathered a son. As a mark of respect to the Saint, Akbar transferred his capital to Fatehpur Sikri and built various secular buildings like the Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai Palace, Birbal's House, Marian's House and the Panchmahal. Shortage of water at the site was one of the main reasons Akbar moved his capital back to Agra.

Bharatpur - 54 Kms from Agra is Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India's most renowned waterbird sanctuary where a great variety of birds can be seen especially during the winter. Migratory birds flock here in July-August and build their nests on the short trees which rise above the water level. Most common species are the Siberian Crane, Open Bill and Painted Stork, Spoonbill, Quail, Pelican and Snake-bird.