Taj Mahal: marked as one a UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Taj Mahal is one of the most majestic and famous buildings in the world. With its beautiful setting overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a charming sight visible from Agra Fort. A symbol of love and dedication, it is the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to her 14th child in 1631. When Shah Jahan himself passed away, his body was also carried across the river to lie next to his beloved wife.

If you plan to visit this spectacular site, make sure you are here at dawn or in the evening when you can see the reflection of the sun that changes the colour of the dome from white to pink.

There are several buildings in the fort including Jehangir's Palace, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audience), Khaas Mahal, Musamman Burj, Sheesh Mahal (mirrored palace), and the Pearl Mosque.

Fatehpur Sikri: located about 40kms west of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a well-reserved, deserted city with a fascinating history. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1585, built by the order of the Emperor of Akbar. The emperor was childless and he asked Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Sufi saint, for help. When the son was born, the emperor built Fatehpur Sikri over the site where he met the saint.

Sikandra (Akbar's tomb): this tomb plays an important role in reflecting the personality of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Situated about 13kms from the Agra Fort, the site boasts a vast, lavishly decorated red-ochre sandstone tomb. There is also a lush garden surrounding the tomb.

Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb: was built by Empress Nur Jehan and is sometimes described as a jewel box because of its charming garden and white marble used for the construction of the tomb.