One of the popular tourism destinations in the world, Agra is the pride of India. Millions of tourists every year visit Agra to see the numerous tourist spots in and around the city. Apart from the wonderful monuments, buildings and museums, the Gardens in Agra are also the eternal favorite with the tourists.
Agra is the home to many marvelous parks and gardens. Some of the most frequented Agra gardens are the Taj Mahal Gardens, Mehtab Bagh, Aalsi Bagh, Shahjahan Garden, Ram Bagh and the Mughal Gardens. The Taj Mahal Garden is a long stretch of lush greenery, which starts from the main gateway of the Taj Mahal and ends at the entrance of the burial chambers. The Aalsi Bagh has an interesting romantic connection with its name.
It is said that Emperor Akbar spent six days in the garden lying idle or Aalsi to convince his beloved to say yes to his proposal. The Mughal Gardens in the Agra Fort is another magnificent garden. The meaning of Mehtab Bagh is the Moon Lit Garden and the beautiful reflection of Taj Mahal in its pool is a lovely sight in a full moon night. The Ram Bagh is one of the oldest of the many Mughal gardens in Agra.
It was built by Babur, the founder of the great Mughal dynasty. Jehangir's wife Nur Jahan made further additions to enhance the beauty of the garden. The Shahjahan Garden is no less exotic than the other gardens.
Last Updated on : 3/11/2011
