Agra Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Agra (India) or Agra accommodation?  A major tourist destination, Agra is a medieval city located on the banks of the beautiful River Yamuna in India. At the onset and during the last weeks of winter, Agra is one of the nicest places to be. The city has many places of interests guaranteed to captivate its visitors. A visit to Taj Mahal for example, comes highly recommended. It is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and a most noteworthy building. This 16th century building is famous for being the mausoleum of Shah Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Other intriguing attractions include Agra Fort which is a world heritage site. Here you can see magnificent architecture from the 1500s like the Pearl Mosque and Jahangir’s Palace among a host of others. Fatehpur Sikri is another world heritage site in Agra which draws a number of visitors to it yearly. Both it and the Buland Darwaza , known as the lofty gateway, were built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar. The left bank of the Yamuna River features an outstanding mausoleum known as I'timad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. The vault is beautifully set in a garden filled with a network attractive water paths. Additionally, the tomb of Akbar, the great Indian emperor, can be visited on the Deli Agra Highway. A monumental piece housing the late Huzur Swamiji Maharaj can be found on the city’s hinterlands. A number of other impressive historical attractions can be seen in Agra, among which are the Mankameshwar Temple, the Guru ka tal monument and the mosque of Jama Masjid.
Agra also has many wonderful places like the Keetham Lake for fun and enjoyment. For a memorable walk through the town, the Mughal Heritage Walk offers a scenic tour of the primeval village of Kuchhpura, the Heritage Structure of Mehtab Bagh, the Mughal aqueduct system, the Humanyun Mosque and the Gyarah Sidi. You can enjoy the festivities of Agra’s main event, Holi, held at different times of the year at different villages.
Grand hotels and villas form the main types of accommodations in Agra. Hotel Yamuna View as its name suggests, offers a sprawling view of the River Yamuna. There are also Hotel Ashish Palace and Grand Hotel which offer guided tours through the city, and a comfortable place of abode. - Browse the Agra Map or compare Agra accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.