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Whatever type of tour one may opt for, be it a

tour for entertainment or pilgrimage, there is
an element of education in it. Man learns a lot
while traveling and it was travel that has
brought the early man this far. Every place has
a message and every tour has an element of
entertainment, education and of course fun.
However, there are certain locations that
stand apart for the sheer excellence they have
to offer in terms of natural beauty or man
made wonders. Agra in Uttar

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1.TheInevitableTajMahal

Major Attractions in Uttar Pradesh

Agra
Lucknow
Varanasi
Allahabad
Kanpur
Mathura
Fatehpur Sikri
Ayodhya
Vrindavan
Jhansi
Kushinagar
Sarnath
Meerut
Aligarh
National Parks in Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa National Park
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

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You cannot think of Agra without thinking of
. Or, you might not have thought of Agra were
it not for the monument of love. Taj Mahal, the
white marble beauty was constructed by Shah Jahan
in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The
monument stands proof for the brilliance of Mughal
architecture. Named as one of the wonders of the
world, Taj Mahal stands the test of time. It has been
declared as World Heritage Site in the year 1983. It
is a feast to your eyes and senses to watch the
unmatched beauty on the night of full moon day.

2.AgraFort

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You would regret if you miss

during your
visit to Agra. The 16th century monument is yet
another proof of the architectural brilliance of
Mughals. This is situated near the gardens of the
world famous Taj Mahal. Called the Red Fort of Agra,
you will be awe inspired by the powerful fortress.
The fortress comprises many palaces namely,
Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal and so on. There are
audience halls and two mosques. The entire fortress
is a symbol of Mughals grandeur. It was in Agra Fort
Shah Jahan was held prisoner by Aurangazeb, his
son. Shah Jahan, the emperor, spent his last days
here viewing the monument of love he had built for
his wife.

3.FatehpurSikri

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Built by Akbar, the Mughal emperor in 1570, the city was a tribute to Sufi Saint.
is a
perfect blend of Indian, Islamic and Persian architecture and it was built using red sandstone. For around
10 years, the city remained the capital of Mughal Empire. The city has a 6-kilometer long wall on three
sides and there are towers and gates. It houses some of the citys important buildings namely Buland
Darwaza, Birbals House, Panch Mahal and Jama Masjid. The entire city along with all the important
constructions including royal palaces, Jama Masjid and courts were declared as World Heritage Site in the
year 1986.

4.ItmadUdDaulah

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Indias first tomb to be made completely out of marble,
signals the beginning of new
era in Mughal architecture. Until then, it was buildings of red sandstone. It was constructed during
Jahangirs period. The 21-meter high tomb was constructed in memory of Mirza Ghiyas, who was the
father-in-law of Jahangir. He was bestowed with the title Itmad-Ud-Daula, which means pillar of the state.
Influenced by Islamic architectural style, the monuments towers display Persian touch. The wall paintings

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inside are sheer beauty to view.

5.WildlifeSOS
Visiting
could be said to be the duty of humankind to help balancing the world and make it
a better place for all creatures. Wildlife SOS is a voluntary organization that works for the welfare of
animals in India. The place is a revelation that lets you aware of the various projects of the organization
to preserve wild life. This will definitely be an inspiring experience.
Life has a lot in store for every one. Unfortunately, the deprived are left to fend for themselves. We could
plan our pleasure trips in such a way that it helps us gain knowledge on subjects we never had the time to
know about and make our trips useful while elevating ourselves to a higher plane.

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About Rohit
An architect by profession, Rohit Agarwal is a curious traveller, seeking out the minutest detail
about the places he travels to, and thats what one will find in his writings. His writings have
appeared in various blogs, hes currently trying to bring forth as many different places a traveller
who shares the same level of curiosity like him would like to visit through his writings.

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