Not only Agra but various near by places like Mathura, Vrindavan, Bharatpur Sanctuary have a unique place in the cultural world of India. While Agra is known for its splendid architectural wealth then Mathura and Vrindavan are the places of great reverence and are the major pilgrimage sites near by Agra. There are many mosques, palaces and tombs that are a must see on your excursion from Agra. Some of the must see places on a excursion tour from Agra include:
Fatehpur Sikri: Located at a distance of about 37 Km from Agra, the Red Sandstone town of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar as his capital during 1571 and 1585. The main attractions at Fatehpur Sikri are the Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway in the world and the tomb of famous Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: The other major tourist attraction near to the Agra city is the Bharatpur Bird Sanctury which is also known as Keoladeo National Park. It is located at a distance of 55 km from Agra and is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers. Spreading across the area of 29 sq km it has nearly 380 species of birds. People visit this sanctuary to saw the indigenous and migratory birds both aquatic and non aquatic. Bharatpur create very pleasant picture which tourists can view on an excursion tour to Agra.
Mathura: It is located at a distance of 58 km from agra. It is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites and is famous as the birth place of Lord Krishna. The main pilgrim center in Mathura is the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. Mathura is also a significant craft center
Vrindavan: It is situated just 15 km from Mathura and is a sacred destination of Hindus. The place has a great association with the life of Lord Krishna. Some of the famous temples of Vrindavan include Gobind Dev Temple, Banke-Bihari Temple, Radha Vallabh Temple etc.
Gwalior: It is also one of the favorite Agra excursions. It is located at a distance of 118 km from Agra in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior is renowned for its royal forts and palaces. The city offers some of the finest places of interest like Gwalior Fort, Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Jai Vilas Palace and Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod etc.
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