Agra hosts some of the world famous landmarks that are epitome of love and beauty. Agra, in terms of ambience, is still associated with its memorable Mughal period. A trip from Delhi to Agra is a mere 124 km along-a-once royal road leading to the land of a glorious past created by skilled architects as the seat for the Mughal empire. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna river, with its crowded alleys and its predatory rickshaw riders, Agra is much like any other north Indian city. Also referred to as Agrabana (Paradise) in the epic of Mahabharata, the city houses the finest monuments of the period which bear testimony to the aura of grandeur.