Gurgaon based in Haryana and a few kilometers in suburban Delhi, is emerging fast as one of the most prominent commercial center in India. Mushrooming shopping malls, five star hotels and resorts, and a plethora of BPO’s and KPO’s abound the city. Professionals and businessmen alike have made Gurgaon their base. Generally it is considered that Gurgaon is much cheaper than Central Delhi when it comes to real estate property. There are many travel agencies which are operating from Gurgaon for a pleasant travel in and around the city. Gurgaon is taken as the transit point for many of the scenic and historical locales situated nearby. Places like Jaipur, Delhi, and Agra lies in close proximity to Gurgaon. If you are planning a tour to Agra from Gurgaon the luxury bus services comes to good use. You can also rent a comfortable A.C car to beat the summer heat.
If you are traveling by car from Gurgaon to Agra it takes around 6 hours with the not so well maintained roads and heavy traffic.
For a tour to Agra from Gurgaon we recommend you to make an early start because if you reach Agra in the late evening, you fail to capture the true charm of the Taj Mahal in glittering sunlight. Moreover electric lights and torch are not allowed inside Taj Mahal as it is believed to hamper the exquisite miniature carvings of the monument.
The imposing structure of the Taj Mahal haunts you. Exquisite miniature carvings with precious and semi precious stones, tell of the superb craftsmanship during the rule of the Mughals. The imposing pillars in marble and the dark chambers, create an atmosphere of mystery and timelessness. Nowadays you can also view the Taj in the stealth of the night. It is said that the moonlight drenched Taj is one of the most beautiful sights in the world.
The Agra fort and Chini ka Rauza are other tourist attractions in Agra.
