Holidays & Events in Agra

Get a firsthand peek of the world’s top tourist sight with this in-app audio tour! Taj Mahal does not need any introduction about its beauty. The legendary Mughal landmark is located in the bustling, vibrant Agra city on the banks of the Yamuna River. This audio tour includes an elaborate description and history behind the most photographed monument in the world. It will be perfect for those interested in history, architecture, and heritage sites. Your tour starts from the West Gate of the Taj Mahal, where you will learn the story behind the construction of this monument of love by Emperor Shah Jahan. You will find yourself in the Four Court and enjoy the hallmark arts of Agra. Then, you will walk through the Royal Gate while admiring its diamond design, and get a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal. Stroll through the spacious square garden with flower beds and side pavilions, marvel at the perfect symmetry of the building, and learn about the spots where you can take the best pictures of the Taj. Then, you will enter the white-marble mausoleum and hear the story of the royal cenotaphs. Pass through the mausoleum's luxurious interiors and find yourself at the bank of the Yamuna River. Here, you will see the backside of the Taj Mahal, enjoy the views of the holy river and hear some legends about it. Note. You can take a train from New Delhi, it will take 1 hr 40 min (Gatiman Express). If you are in Agra, take a tuk-tuk ride to the Purani Mandi Crossing.