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Find best accommodation in the city of tajmahal

Author: Anant Plaza
by Anant Plaza
Posted: Mar 13, 2014

If we talk about the 7 wonders the first name comes in the mind is Tajmahal. It is situated in Agra, the former capital of India. Agra has most of the heritage sites which are come under UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur sikri. Many other historical places are also there for visiting in Agra such as Sikandra, Itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb, Rambagh, Dayal Bagh, Jama Masjid etc.

History of Agra and tajmahal

Agra is assumed to be founded by Raja Badal Singh (a sikarwar Rajput king) in 1475; his fort Badalgarh is situated near the Agra fort. It becomes famous when it was the capital of Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1658. It is also mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, named as Agrevana (forest border).

Tajmahal

Between 1631 to 1653, the mughal emperor Shah Jahan was built the Tajmahal in 22 years in the memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a mausoleum made of white marble.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort is another famous heritage which is near to sister monument Tajmahal about 2.5 km northwest. It is made of brick and built by Mughals. Sikandar Lodi (between 1488 to 1517) is the first emperor who shifted from Delhi to Agra and lived in the Agra Fort.

Every year tourists come for visiting the monuments and buildings in Agra by air, train or by road National Highway Number 2. Kheria Airport is the nearest airport station located at 5 km distance from city center. Agra Cant., Raja-ki-Mandi, Agra Fort and Idgah Agra Junction are the main four railway stations to reach at Agra.

Hotels and Accommodation in Agra

Many luxury hotels and resorts with high quality service are available for tourists in Agra. Tourists can also find the budgeted hotels and home stays. They can find easily the budget accommodation in the cost 500 to 10000 rupees near to Tajmahal. However accommodation at low cost is not suitable as it may be unsafe or dirtiest place of the city.

Mid range hotels may charge from 1000 to 3000 rupees while luxury hotels and resorts may charge more than 3000 rupees. Luxury Resorts and hotels in Agra are the best in the country. Advance booking of hotels and rooms is to be advisable

A budget Hotel at Agra is Hotel Anant Plaza near to Tajmahal can be suitable for your holidays. It is about 2.9 km away from Tajmahal and can be reachable in 5 minutes. It is situated at Main Fatehabad Road, Opp to Saga Emporium Agra. It provides luxurious comfort, modern facilities and travel guide services at budgeted price. It is near to prestigious shopping and business quarter, set in an attractive atmosphere. For online booking visit hotelanantplaza.in, there are available 22 comfortable guest rooms and suites including single rooms, double rooms and luxurious suites with modern facilities.

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Author is a passionate writer He is representing this article on behalf of deluxe hotel in Agra provides comfortable stay away from home. Visit hotelanantplaza.in to get suitable room booking on discount.

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