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A travel guide to Amritsar | Target Market: tourist,families | A travel guide by: creative321
the former capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 363 kilometres (226 mi) west of the state capital, Lucknow, and 200 kilometres (124 mi) south of the national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 (2010 est.), it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most populous in India
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Amritsar
Taj Mahal
Why visit:
Taj Mahal, one of the most recognisable structures in the world, attracts around four million visitors annually. This beautiful structure of white marble was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.a option
at Taj Mahal
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Fatehpur Sikri
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Fatehpur Sikri is a city in Agra District, which was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the beginning of 1570. The city was constructed to honour Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who used to live in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri. This saint predicted the birth of another son of Akbar, after the death of his twins. When in 1569, a son was born to Akbar he named him Salim to honour the saint. Prince Salim later succeeded Akbar to the throne of the Mughal Empire, as Emperor Jahangir. Akbar shifted his capital from Agra to Sikri in 1571 and named the city as Fatehabad. This city served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 till 1585 and was later called Fatehpur Sikri.a option
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Dayalbagh
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Dayal Bagh, a well-known pilgrimage site in Agra, is famous for the memorial of Shiv Dayal Sahib. Popularly known as Soami Maharaj, Shiv Dayal Sahib was the founder of the Radha Soami Satsang which combines the essentials from Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism.a option
at Dayalbagh Road
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Jama Masjid
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jama Masjid, popularly known as Jami Masjid or Friday Mosque, is one of the larger mosques in India. Situated opposite the Agra Fort, this mosque overlooks the Agra Fort Railway Station. The mosque was built by Shah Jahan in 1648, for his favourite daughter, Jahanara Begum.a option
at Near Red Fort
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Panch Mahal
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uland Darwaza, located in Fatehpur Sikri, is also known as the 'Gate of Magnificence'. This grand gateway was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, when he defeated the king of Khandesh in 1573. Built in red sandstone, this gateway stands 40 metres high and can be seen from fara option
at Near Red Fort
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Diwan-e-khaas Convention Hall
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just adjacent to the Diwan-e-am, there is a red sand stone building known as Diwan-i-khas. Since this place was much smaller than the court held for private audience. It is here that the Mughal emperor would have private meetings with the visiting dignitaries and guests.a option
at Near Red Fort
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Ram Bagh | Aaram Bagh | اراما باغ
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Ram Bagh, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528, is the oldest Mughal garden in India. This garden was constructed as Charbagh, with pathways and canals dividing it into four parts. Popularly known as Aaram Bagh, this garden was used during the hot summers to render relief.a option
at 5km From Agra
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Agra Fort | आगरा का किला | آگرہ قلعہ
Why visit:
Agra Red Fort, located 2.2 km north-west of Taj Mahal, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sprawling over an area of 380,000 sq m, the fortress is situated on the right bank of River Yamuna. This fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, after he defeated the Afghans at Panipat in 1556.a option
at Near Taj Mahal
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Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal
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Guru ka Tal is a gurudwara dedicated to the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This gurudwara was built at the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur laid down his arms and surrendered to Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor. Built in 1610, this gurudwara featured twelve towers in the Tal, out of which only eight towers have survived. Originally, the Tal was a reservoir in the area near Sikandra and was used for irrigation purposes during the dry season. When the gurudwara was constructed at the site, the reservoir was ornamented with stone carvings.a option
at Near Taj Mahal
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Moti Mahal
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Moti Masjid, also known as Pearl Mosque, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Situated in the premises of the Agra Fort, this mosque is made of marble. The ground on which the mosque is constructed slopes from east to west, in the north of Diwan-i-Am complex.a option
at Near Taj Mahal
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Chini Ka Rauza
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Chini ka Rauza, a funerary monument built in 1635, contains the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah of Shiraz. He was a scholar and a poet, who served as the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This monument reflects the Indo-Persian architecture, which is decorated by glazed tile works. This monument was the first building in India that was decorated by the glazed tile works. The monument owes its name to the colourful tiles called ‘chini’. Rectangular in shape, this monument is constructed mainly using brown stones that are adorned with inscriptions.a option
at Near Taj Mahal
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Tomb of Akbar the Great
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The tomb of Akbar the Great is the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar, in Sikandra. The construction of this Mughal architectural masterpiece was started in 1600 by Emperor Akbar himself. After the death of Akbar in 1605, the tomb was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613.a option
at Beside Sikandra
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Mehtab Bagh | मेहताब बाग़ | ماہتاب باغ
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Mehtab Bagh, which means Moonlight Garden, is basically a charbagh, which is located towards the north of the Taj Mahal complex. The width of this garden is identical to that of the rest of the gardens. The corners of the garden are marked by four sandstone towers.a option
at Near Taj Mahal
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Kanch Mahal
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Kanch Mahal is a beautiful Mughal monument, which is situated near Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Originally, the monument was used as Mahal or royal ladies' resort. During the reign of Jahangir, the monument served as the royal shikargah (Hunting Lodge).a option
at Sikandara
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Agra Art Gallery
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The Art Gallery in Agra is located at 30b, Munro Road, Shahzadi Mandi, in Agra. Placed at a distance of 5 km from the Taj Mahal, it is a shopping destination that specialises in handicrafts, jewellery and handicrafts jewellery. They do not deal in typical artwork like paintings.a option
at Sikandara
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Taj Mahal Museum
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The Taj Museum is a double storeyed building, which lies within the Taj Mahal complex. Established in 1982, the museum comprises three galleries and a main hall. There is a gallery, where displays relating to the construction of the Taj Mahal and to the period of its construction.a option
at Sikandara
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Jaypee Palace Hotel
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jaypee Palace Hotel is located at Tora Village. The hotel is 10 km away from Agra Airport. The nearest railhead is Agra Cantt Railway Station, which is 8 km away.a option
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Howard Park Plaza
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Howard Plaza is located on Fatehabad Road. The hotel is 5 km away from Agra Airport. The nearest railhead is Agra Cantt Railway Station, which is 2 ½ km away.a option
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