|
|
|
Conference Destination -
Agra |
|
|
About Agra
Agra, the name itself casts a magic spell over international and domestic
travellers alike. Home to that ageless, timeless, beauty in marble - the Taj
Mahal - Agra is 200 kms from Delhi and an inevitable destination in every
tourist's itinerary.
A city popular for its Mughal monuments, Agra was in the 16th and 17th
centuries, one of the capitals of the Mughals. |
 |
It was under Akbar that the
city first aspired to its heights of magnificence. Of the other Mughals,
Jehangir did not stay here long but it is Shah Jahan whose name is
inevitably connected with Agra. He build the Jami Masjid and most of the
buildings inside the Agra Fort and the famous Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal has been described as a "tear on the face of eternity" (Tagore),
and as an enduring monument to love. In the unique beauty of the Taj,
subtlety is blended with grandeur and a massive overall design is matched
with immaculately intricate execution. All contribute to the breathtaking
first impression as you pass through the arch of the entrance gateway. Built
by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj complex
was started in 1631 A.D. and took 22 years to be completed and is today
counted among the seven wonders of the world. The white marble with which
the Taj is built is extraordinarily luminescent and even on dull days seems
bright. Entry to the Taj is closed on Mondays.
|
 |
This legendary city, with its
historic tradition of hospitality is the ideal venue for residential
conferences in royal splendour, just as it makes an art out of business.
Some of the world's most reputed luxury hotel chains have their properties
here, each with its luxurious settings in comfort and convenience. Then,
there are a string of budget hotels too in Agra.
For the conference delegates, a meeting in Agra could well be a page out of
Mughal history coming to life. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
