Travel
is the movement of people between distant geographical locations.
Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus,
airplane, ship or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one
way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays
between successive movements, as in the case of tourism.
The
origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term
"travel" may originate from the Old French word travail, which means
'work'. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use
of the word travel was in the 14th century. It also states that the
word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to
torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler
(which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still
occasionally use the words "travail", which means struggle. According to
Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers' Tales (2004), the
words "travel" and "travail" both share an even more ancient root: a
Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means
"three stakes", as in to impale). This link may reflect the extreme
difficulty of travel in ancient times. Travel in modern times may or may
not be much easier depending upon the destination. Travel to Mount
Everest, the Amazon rainforest, extreme tourism, and adventure travel
are more difficult forms of travel. Travel can also be more difficult
depending on the method of travel, such as by bus, cruise ship, or even
by bullock cart.
"The city of Taj Mahal, the monument of eternal love"
Agra Tourism
Located on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a popular tourist destination as it is home to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. It is a sneak peek into the architectural history and legacy of the Mughal empire with two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. History, architecture, romance all together create the magic of Agra, and hence, makes for a must-visit for anyone living in or visiting India.
Agra is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and 24th most populous city in India. With its long and rich history, it is no wonder that Agra forms part of the popular Golden Triangle Circuit for tourists along with Delhi and Jaipur. It is also a part of the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc including Varanasi and Lucknow. History fanatics and architecture buffs are sure to have a ball here with the sheer expanse of the Mughal art and culture on display.
Apart from its monuments, Agra has some exciting stuff for foodies. It is as famous for its Petha (a sweet made from pumpkin and flavoured with rose water and saffron) as it is for the Taj Mahal. Agra is also well known for its marble artefacts which are best bought in the Sadar Bazaar or Kinaari Bazaar area.
Agra is mostly visited on a one-day trip from New Delhi or other nearby cities in Uttar Pradesh but is totally worth it. Be prepared to be astounded, amazed, inspired and thrilled. However, be a little cautious about conmen in the guise of unofficial tour guides and fake handicrafts.
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