If you still don’t know anything about Taj Mahal then just a little history, there was once an emperor named Shah Jahan who has a beautiful wife named Queen Mumtaz Mahal. They lived in Agra and when she died back in 1631, the grieving husband decided to create a mausoleum for her and that’s what we now know as the Taj Mahal.

Aside from the Taj Mahal, there are other monuments in Agra, India that you can visit. There’s the Tomb of Itmad Ud Daulah as well as the Tomb at Sikandra of Akbar who is a Mughal Emperor that ruled in 1556 to 1605. The Tomb for Itmad Ud Daulah is somewhat similar to the Taj Mahal which is why they call it the Baby Taj. The Rambagh Gardens is also worth a visit as well as the Dayalbagh Gardens. If that’s not enough, there’s the Jama Masjid Agra as well as Buland Darwaza.

In Agra you can also buy some of India’s finest products such as their rugs and brasswares. There are authentic leathers being sold here too and you’ll surely have something to buy on your trip to their market. You’ll also be surprised, the prices in India is so low that everything you buy seems such a great bargain. And one other thing you’d love here is the people. They are all very friendly!

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1. Destination: India

India is not a place associated with travel that much and in fact is associated more with outsourcing of jobs from the western world than anything else. However, India is a country that could be one of the top touristic destinations in the world if people knew about all of the things that were available to see within its borders.

First and foremost, the natural scenery in India is quite impressive to look at. While many parts of the country have become urbanized and industrialized, at the same time there are still many rich forests and valleys as well as great rivers and caves to be explored. It would be quite easy to conduct a natural tour of India if you wanted to and in fact many eco-tourists end up doing just that.

Historical and cultural tours are also very strong in the country. India is home to a history going back far beyond any of the nations in the developed world and this history spans some of the greatest kingdoms mankind has ever created. India is also home to a diverse number of languages and cultures; more so than any other country on Earth. Because of that, India is a very real tourism destination for people that love getting immersed in the history and culture of a particular area. For all these reasons, India is a well-kept secret as far as being a good place to travel.

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