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	Family Must-Do's
	Pack your bags and head out with your family to unravel the mysteries of the fascinating city called Agra. Capture the eternal beauty of the Taj with your family and let the children get amazed at the vastness of the Red Fort. Stroll through the loveliness of the beautiful Aram Bagh and Mehtab Bagh that are living examples of the aesthetic sense of the Mughals. Keep a day aside on your trip to Agra and plan an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, a long lost city that still holds unending mysteries and has secretly preserved the glory of the lost Mughal empire. Apart from the historic places Agra has many other happening places one can spend good time at. Cinemas like Anjana, Bhagwan, Sriram, Surya and Roxy are good places to spend a day with family. Malls like Omaxe, TDI and Ashok Cosmos are also nice places to spend fun time.


	Things to See
	Taj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonders of the World and a world heritage, Taj Mahal is a monument of pride for India. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the monument is ‘love wrought in stones’. The structure is an architectural wonder with self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements. The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid floral designs and semi-precious stones. If viewed from across the Yamuna River, Taj seems to be suspended in air. The building glows with full moon, and is thus visited largely on full moon nights. Capture the beauty in your camera as you pose in front of it with your entire family. Agra Fort: Another World Heritage site in Agra, the Fort stands next to the splendid Taj Mahal. A majestic structure itself, the fort was built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Built in red sandstone, the fort is crescent shaped and has a deep moat surrounding the entire outer wall. Be ready with your walking shoes for you will have to walk miles before you can explore all the wonders of this fort. The fort has within it a number of fascinating buildings. The most notable of which include the the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audience), Pearl Mosque, Khaas Mahal, Jehangir's Palace, Sheesh Mahal (mirrored palace) and Musamman Burj. Fatehpur Sikri: Mughal Emperor Akbar had built this city about 35kms from Agra and was intended to be the capital of the Mughal Empire. Unfortunately, due to shortage of water the capital was shifted back to Agra. Though deserted, the city has retained some of its magnificent structures. Most important of these include the Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas, halls of public and private audience. Dargah of Shaikh Salim Chisti and the Jami Masjid are also present inside the fort complex. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb: The tomb built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Ghiyas-ud-din Beig. Laid in white marble and designed with lattice work, the structure is often regarded as ‘Baby Taj’. Set amidst a garden it is a nice place to have a leisurely stroll. Kids would especially love it as they explore the waterways and walkways. Aaram Bagh: The oldest Mughal garden in India, this garden was laid by the founder of the mighty Mughal Empire, Babur. The garden is in three levels, one for flower beds, one for flowers and vegetables and the third for structures and tanks. Sikandara: This is famous for the tomb of Akbar, the construction of which was started by Akbar himself and later completed by Jehangir. The tomb is five-storeyed, built in red sandstone and marble and has several gardens inside the compound.


	Gourmet Treats
	With a long Mughal tradition, Agra is famous for its delicious Mughlai cuisine. Navratan Restaurant, Shivakash Restaurant, Capri Restaurant and Malika Restaurant are some famous eating places in Agra which offer mouth-watering delicacies. Mughal Sheraton, Clarks Shiraz and Taj View are some of the multi-cuisine restaurants in Agra. The city is a haven for chaat lovers too and a number of stalls serve hot and spicy snacks, including pani-puri and golgappas. If you’re looking for some Chinese and continental delights head out to Petals Restaurant and Gallops Fast Food. When in Agra, the Petha sweet and the dalmoth, which is a salted savoury are something, which cannot be missed.


	Shopping Delights
	Agra is famous not only for its amazing architecture but also for its zardorsi-embroidered fabrics, leather goods, brassware, carpets, and jewelry. Sadar Bazar, Taj Ganj, Kinari Bazar, Munro Road, Pratap Pura and Gwalior Road are bustling markets that sell a host of items – Taj replicas, marble items, jewelry with Mughal designs and embroidered works. Agra is also the best place to shop for some fine carpets and durries too. Shilpagram, Craft Village on the eastern side of Taj Mahal, is a nice place to shop for some authentic handicrafts. Garnering bargaining skills before venturing out into Agra streets for shopping is highly recommended. .

Hotels in Agra

Star	Hotel name	Rate(Rs.)*	Inclusions

	Hotel Sidhartha	250
	Ranjit Hotel	375
	Hotel Taj Plaza	383
	Rahi Gulistan Tourist Complex	450
	Hotel East Lite	469
	Rahi Tourist Bungalow	552
	M House	563
	Hotel Chandra Pushp Palace	656
	Hotel Regency	725
	Rahi Hotel Taj Khema	735
	Hotel Chanakya	813
	Hotel Delux Plaza	813
	Hotel Mandakini Villas	930
	Hotel Metro	945
	Mayur Tourist Complex	1083
	Usha Kiran Palace	1138
	Mansingh Palace	3067
	ITC The Mughal-The Luxury Collection	4692

* All the above rates are per person per night

Family-Fun Getaways across North :	Agra\|Dharamsala\|Jaipur\|Nainital\|Rishikesh

Family-Fun Getaways across East :	Darjeeling\|Gangtok\|Guwahati

Family-Fun Getaways across West :	Daman\|Goa\|Lonavala\|Mount Abu\|Pushkar\|Silvassa\|Udaipur

Family-Fun Getaways across South :	Coorg\|Guruvayoor\|Kodaikanal\|Mahabalipuram\|Mysore\|Ooty