Private Jet and Air Charter in Agra, India

Agra is a city situated on the River Jumna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. Founded by Badal Singh in 1475, Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1526 until 1658. Steeped in history and rich in Indian culture, Agra is one of the most popular destinations in India. Agra is world famous for its most precious jewel crown - the Taj Mahal. The impressive Taj Mahal was constructed by Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his favorite wife Mumtaj Mahal who died giving birth to her 14th child, in 1631. Agra is home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri. Other significant tourist attractions in Agra include Chini Ka Rauza, Ram Bagh, Mariyam's Tomb, Jama Masjid and Dayalbagh.

Most of the buildings date back to Mughal times and today they present rich heritage and antiquity of Agra. There are many beautiful parks and gardens around the city including the Taj Mahal Gardens, Soami Bagh, Ram Bagh, Mehtab Bagh, Aalsi Bagh and Anguri Bagh. Agra is a world renowned tourist destination and attracts travelers from all across the globe. Most people visit Agra on a daytrip from Delhi, the capital city of India, located within about 200 kilometers. Agra Airport (AGR), also known as Agra Civil Enclave and Kharia Airport, is around 5 miles or approximately 8 kilometers away from the city of Agra and is used for domestic flights by both business and leisure travelers.