Agra, INDIA
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The riverfront of Agra at the height of the Mughal Empire was the epitome of a flourishing, powerful capital. Adorning both banks were many lush gardens with pretty pavilions, tinkling fountains and flowering trees. Emperors and nobles luxuriated in these heavenly green spaces, listening to melodic music, participating in intellectual debates, soaking in poetry recitations and conducting business and political decisions. Visit a few of the 44 original Mughal gardens to imagine their intoxicating ambience and learn of the inventive water engineering skills of the past centuries.
The 16th and 17th-century Yamuna riverfront of Agra was the private landscape of nobility, a garden enclave to accommodate pavilions and tombs along both banks. These pleasure gardens, rich with shady walkways and flowing water channels were visited by Mughal emperors and their families by boat. Fragrant flowers and blossoming fruit trees made the gardens a sensual retreat. Terrace pavilions, corner towers and projecting balconies offered panoramic river views and cooling breeze. Slip into the Mughal past with a tour of a few riverfront gardens in Agra.
The garden of Ram Bagh, built in the Persian style by Babur, has the typical Charbagh (four gardens) divided by canals, to represent the garden of paradise. Abundant waterways and fountains allude to the concept of an idyllic retreat, where the Emperor would have connected with his inner zen.
At the gardens of the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, an ancient water system of channels is still in operation. Commissioned by Empress Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg in the early 1620s, the four equal square-shaped gardens have an elegant mausoleum in the middle. Flower beds line the walkways and the pathway to the tomb is bordered by a row of cypress trees.
Of all the restored gardens on the riverfront, Mehtab Bagh (Moonlit Garden) takes the crown, for its uninterrupted view of the Taj Mahal, especially on moonlit nights. Originally a fruit orchard, it is now a vast green space of long walkways, open pavilions, limpid pools and soft fountains, adorned with symmetrically planted trees and pathways.
Transport: Private Car 
Activity level: Easy
Accessible to wheel chair: Yes 
Kid friendly: Yes 
Languages: English and Local Language 
Inclusions: ACC Toyota Etios, English Speaking Guide, M/Ware on Board 
Exclusions: Monument Entrance Fee & small tips wherever applicable on the basis of actuals. Personal Expenses and Souvenir. 
Gratuities: Not included in tour cost;payable at guest's discretion 
Meet up location: Hotel Pick Up 
End of tour location: Hotel Drop Off Duration: 3 Hours Price: upto 2 adults ₹2400 | Price upto 2 adults | : ₹2,400 |
| Children | : Complimentary for children below 10 years |
25% of the total cost will be charged, if cancelled 15 to 10 days prior to the tour date.
50% of the total cost will be charged, if cancelled 9 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
No refund if cancelled less than 5 days prior to the tour date.
For group size more than 4 adults, write to us at info@footprintholidays.com
We can arrange other language speaking guides based on your request and availability
The tour can be customised to suit your needs like change of time, change of pick-up point, etc. You can write to us to info@footprintholidays.com customise your tour as per your preferences.
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