The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the Yamuna river. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
Jama Masjid in Agra is opposite the Agra fort and overlooking the Agra Fort Railway Station. It was built in 1648 and dedicated to Jahanara Begum, the favorite daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan.
Guru Ka Taal is a Sikh pilgrimage site in Agra and is situated on the eastern part of Agra on National Highway 2. The site has a gurudwara that was built later.
Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains.
While in Agra, you can visit other local attractions such as the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah and the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. If you have the time, you can also consider taking a day trip to Fatehpur Sikri, a city founded in the 16th century, located 40 km away from Agra. Try local street food such as Petha and Bedai for a taste of Agra's culinary delights.