Agra Honeymoon Destination & Travel Guide for Couples

Agra, of ten times known as town of love, is very popular destination among tourists and one of the most visited destinations for honeymoon in India. This city has witnessed Great Indian architectural and cultural heritage. In Agra, you will have a chance to see monuments of Mahabharata Times as well as 21st century renovation. But here is something else, that compelled Rabindra Nath Tagore to define Agra as "a tear on the face of eternity". Agra earned the world fame due to Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal, widely renowned for its architectural beauty, is also considered as one of the 7 wonders of the world. Agra Fort, made of red sandstone, are a mixture of different architectural styles. On the Yamuna's south bank, a moonlight garden called Mehtab Bagh was also laid just across the river. Beside that- Chini ka Rauza, Ram Bagh, Mariyam’s Tomb, Jama Masjid and Dayal Bagh are also places to watch out. This city is also famous for sweet dish ‘Agra ka Petha’. Agra is a well-known place as shopping complex too.

Honeymoon, being the beginning of a journey in marriage offers you an opportunity to know well your partner. Spending quality time in a romantic destination like Agra, the city of the Taj, will surely help to please your partner and celebrate your first few days being together.

Agra as Honeymoon Destination (Romantic Getaways)

Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of this late wife Mumtaj, is the main attraction of the city. The beautiful Taj Mahal, built of pure white marble is among the seven wonders of the world. Besides there are two other UNESCO World Heritage sites around the city- the sandstone Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The city is also well known for its warm hospitality and luxurious accommodation for its guests. Simply enjoy the beauty of the Taj or explore its in and out and collect memories for a life time. Visit the Fort of the Mughal days, just adjacent to the Taj and enjoy the architectural beauty of the mughal empire.

To make your honeymoon more special you can opt for staying in a heritage resort, having the old mughal charm and enjoy its grand royal hospitality. Do not miss to pay a visit to Fatehpur Sikri, few km away from Agra. The place is well known for the world famous Buland Darwaza, a very huge door of 55 feet, the tomb of Salim Chisti, Birbal’s House, Panch Mahal and many other places of historic importance. Agra has always been one of the major hubs that boast a variety of arts and crafts. Buy a souvenir to take back home the memories of Agra.

Why Visit Agra as Romantic Getaways?

• A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal sits pretty on the northern side of this green paradise.
• a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid – a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj, Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.
• One of the earliest Mughal gardens,said that Babur was temporarily buried here before being taken to Kabul in Afghanistan.
• Mehtab Bagh is located on the left bank of river Yamuna opposite to the Taj Mahal.
• Mankameshwar Mandir, Rawali, Balkeshwar Mandir, Prithvinath Mandir, Rajeshwar Mandir , kailash Mandir, Renuka Dham hanidev at Runakata, Sainath Rakabganj etc.
• Cathedral St. Peter’s, St. Patricks, Baptist Church, Sai Ka Takia, Catholic Church,Sadar Bazar, St. Marry’ s Pratapura, St. Paul’s Khandari etc
• Jama Masjid near Bijlighar, Royal Mosque Taj Mahal, Sheikh Salim Chisti Dargah, Fatehpur Sikri