Wednesday 12 December 2012

ITC Mughal Agra- A Specimen of Architectural Brilliance

ITC Mughal, Agra

From past many decades, Agra has been one of the favorite tourist destinations of India. Tourists  from all over the globe and the country too, pay a visit to this city which is famous for its yesteryear Mughal touch. The architecture of Agra has always been a major attraction for the people who visit this majestic city. Agra has had great history which was  rich in culture as well as heritage. It boasts of being home to a number of historical monuments which are examples of architectural marvel of those times.


Agra Fort Jahangiri Mahal

Agra has been a the capital city of many Mughal rulers and that too for many years. Another special of Agra is that it has still retained its old-world charm which means that the basic culture of the city is still under the influence of the culture  of the Mughal. This impact can very well be seen in the lifestyle of the local people apart from the old monuments which have found a place in the landscape of the city. 



Buland Darwaza, Agra
Most of the buildings of those days are built according to the Mughal architecture which was actually quite spectacular and scientific as well. Some of the finest examples of the brilliance of the Mughal architecture are Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Fatehpur Sikri and so on. This variety of architecture of actually a perfect blend of Indian and Islamic architecture.






ITC Mughal Spa
In order to visit these splendid historical monuments, every year, millions of tourists come to this city. And to accommodate these tourists, there is no dearth of hotels in this Mughal city. The hotels can be put into a few categories such as heritage properties, star-rated hotels (5-star, 4-star, 3-star), economy and budget hotels.


The hotels of the 5-star category are no less in their architecture. The buildings of such hotels are built on a magnificent scale too. One of the best examples of this is ITC Mughal Agra. The ITC Group has taken a cue from these great monuments and have built this marvelous hotel. Stretching itself in around 35 acres of lush gardens made entirely with red bricks, this hotel is close to Taj Mahal. It will not be an overstatement that this property is an apt tribute to the great architectures of those times and has won accolades for it too.  This luxury property has in all 233 spacious and luxurious rooms as well as suites, recreating the touch of Mughal grandeur.

ITC Mughal Banquet
The kinds of services and facilities that are offered by such kinds of hotels are also extraordinary and are absolutely at par with the world-class levels.  One can avail various kinds of amenities such as private baths with excellent toiletries, various options in accommodation, Satellite LCD TV, centralized air conditioning with climate control facility, round the clock room service, mini bar, fridge, tea-coffee maker, election safety deposit, spa, Jacuzzi, various multi-cuisine or specialty restaurants and bars, dry clean service. Money changer, parking and concierge service, business and conference facilities, swimming pool, beauty and medical services, WI-fi connection and so on.
It is always better that if you are planning a visit to Agra, you must do the booking in advance only so that you can avoid any kind of last minute hassle or disappointment.  The best and time-saving way to do this by going online. You come across a number of online tour travel companies which offer you various packages with all kinds of necessary details about accommodation, dining, cost and so on. As per your preference, you can easily pick the option which you feel is perfect for you.

Summary: ITC Mughal Agra is a perfect tribute to the magnificent architecture of the Mughal times. It has to offer its guests excellent services and facilities. One can enjoy a comfortable stay in the such category of hotels. 

2 comments:

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