Taj Festival in Agra is internationally famous for its pomp and grandeur. This fair and festival in Agra continues for 10 days in February. Held in Shilpgram, Taj Festival or Taj Mahotsav organized by state tourism department gives a wide exposure to the cultural heritage of India.
Agra in Uttar Pradesh, which even otherwise is famous for the wondrous creation-Taj Mahal, draws a large number of tourists during this festival.
Features:
A procession of gorgeous elephants and camels, folk artists and acrobats is conducted to recollect the grandeur of Mughal era.
Performance of Folk music, classical music and dances are organized
Scholars participate in poetry sessions
Elephant and camel rides are organized for your participation
Even a food festival is arranged to display the elaborate and exotic delicacies from remotest corner of Uttar Pradesh
Cultural shows including exhibition of crafts like wood carvings from Saharanpur, metal ware from Moradabad, carpets of Badohi and silk of Banaras are organized
Season:
Taj Festival in Agra is annually held in February or March.
How to Reach
Fly to Agra airport from Khajuraho, Varanasi or Delhi
You can also opt for buses from Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri and Mathura to reach Agra
You can also avail of railway services to Agra Cantonment station from Delhi, Varanasi and other places of Rajasthan.
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