Agra is connected by both railways and roadways to the rest of the country, the nearest railhead to Agra is Agra Cantt and by road it is 230 kilometers to Delhi and 330 Kilometers to Lucknow. Agra is an important part of golden triangle holiday packages itinerary with the other destinations of Delhi and Jaipur. The normal visit duration by a foreign tourist to Agra is for one night but many travelers visiting Fatehpur Sikri from Agra extend the stay to two nights, also a lot of guests visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary as an excursion from Agra, with Delhi Jaipur and other extensions this is the most popular holiday circuit in India. To think of Agra is to think of the Taj Mahal, but Agra is home to more than just Emperor Shahjahan's monument to love. Scattered all over the city are stunning historical monuments that, once seen, cannot be forgotten. In fact, art historian, JHR Tillotson says they are 'like an isolated gem whose setting has gone....The main jewel in all this setting, the Taj Mahal itself, is at once original, yet familiar.' Visited by over 25 lakh people every year, Agra is one of the busiest tourist destinations of India. The city has an ancient Hindu origin, though it was Sikander Lodi who brought Agra into prominence by moving his capital here from Delhi in 1505. But it was only after Babur captured Lodi's kingdom in 1526 and made Agra his capital, that the city really grew in importance. A visit to Agra is incomplete without tasting its delicious and melt-in-the-mouth pethas. Usually made of ash gourd or white melon, this sugary confectionary comes in flavors such as rose, orange, angoori (grape) and kesar (saffron). Dalmooth, which is a savoury evening snack made of spicy fried lentils mixed with various kinds of nuts, is another specialty of Agra and can be bought at any sweet shop in the city. Authentic pietra dura jewel boxes, Taj Mahal replicas which make for lovely memorabilia, as well as lamps and table tops can be bought at the many handicraft shops here. Carpets, which came to India with the Persians, are also quite famous in Agra. In the era of the Mughals, artisans received patronage from the royal courts and trade flourished. Today, while their numbers have dwindled, royal patronage has been replicated by tourist demand. For more information on Delhi, Agra and Jaipur contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Delhi.
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