Agra Trip: Best Places To Visit In Agra, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort...

Agra is a very popular place in India and it is one of the top attraction for tourist to India. Agra is basically famous for Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one place from the Seven Wonders of the World, there are few more awesome places in Agra to visit.

Agra is the place which attracts not only foreigners but also Indians as well. Tourist likes to visit Agra in the winter season and for the people who live nearby, it is the best holiday destination in India.

Agra is also famous for sweets and delicious food, leather goods, gold embroidery and rugs. So we have provided the best travel place in Agra with tips that will give you the best travel experience in Agra.

Delhi to Agra-Arriving and Leaving

By Air- 

Agra’s Kheria airport is a military base so it would be a great experience to you see some military discipline. This airport is 14 Km away from Agra city. Delhi to Agra required less than one hour with the flight. If you hire a taxi from the Kheria Airport you will require 15-20 minutes to rich the Agra City.

By Train- 

Agra is connected across India so you have routs options such as  Delhi-Chennai, Delhi-Mumbai. Agra having five railway station-Main Agra railway station or Agra Cantt Stations, Raja Ki Mandi, Agra Fort Railway Station, Idgah Railway Station and Agra city. Agra Cantt railway station is convenient for the trip, TajMahal and Agra Fort has very short distance from this station.

By bus-

All big cities are connected to the Agra city such as Delhi, Mumbai,  Lucknow, Kanpur, Jaipur, Gwalior etc through road transportation.

In Agra two major bus terminals:

1.  ISBT- this bus terminal located at a distance of 12 Km from Taj Mahal
2.  Idgah Bus Stand- this bus terminal located at distance from 8 Km from Taj Mahal

This Article Will Help You To Plan Better Agra Trip.

TajMahal

The world-famous attraction in Agra is the Taj Mahal, this place is an iconic symbol of love. Colour of Taj Mahal changes with the time, it looks pink in the morning, white in the evening and golden in the moonlight. 

Taj Mahal builds in the memory of Mumtaj by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. The beauty of the foundation is incredible and behind that one love story is the awesome feeling for lovers across the world.

Entrance Fees is required to visit TajMahal, there are three gates in the Taj Mahal Western Gate, Eastern Gate and Southen Gate. You are only allowed to enter from Western and Eastern gates as the Southen gate kept for the exit. I have one suggestion here buy tickets online as it would with the concession of Rs.5/ for Indian visitor and Rs. 50/ for foreigner tourist. No entry charges for children up to the age of 15 and below.

Try to come at this place before sunrise to avoid the unwanted crowds. Pack only those things really necessary because of so many checkpoints for checking purpose. Please keep in mind these some basic tips before going to visit this place.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort also the famous spot in Agra, this is a place historical place in Agra. The city was founded 1571 in Mughal Empire and it was also the capital of Mughal Empire. It is situated in the west of Agra and this fort is a very beautiful place.

The port was built by red sandstone, entry of fort shoe nails mark of the horse, these marks are the sign of good luck. The Mosque was designed impressive in the entrance of the fort. The red sandstone is looking stunning at sunset and I would like to say that could be the best time to visit.

Mehtab Bagh

Mehtab Bagh is a garden which located near the Yamuna River, it is a very short distance from TajMahal. You will get the fresh atmosphere and very beautiful views here. I can assure you to find the best view of TajMahal from this place. In TajMahal lots of the crowd so you will find a silent place and best view from this place. The best time to visit this place is in the morning. If you want to take the best images of Agra trip then capture sunrise from this place.

Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah

This place also called as Baby Taj, Tomb has so many connections with TajMahal. This place constructed from 1622 to 1628, it built by Shah Jahan’s mother. The Tomb was built in total marble structure in this monument.

If you look at the structure of tomb then you will shock because this structure made from stone inlay by using wine glasses material. This place shows the talent of the architecture in the time of Mughals era.

Sikandra- Akbar’s Tomb

Sikandra is placed having a centre of the large and beautiful garden, it is resting place for Mughal Emperor Akbar.  This construction started by Akbar in initial level but it was completed by Akbar’s son Jehangir. He gives his best touch to this place to reflect his father personality.

Agra has not only various tombs but also different verities of the temple. Temples like Balkeshwar Temple and Kailash Temple, this both Temples of Lord Shiva. One of the famous Temple of Mankameshwar is famous for local worshippers and it shows the culture of the Local place.

Wildlife SOS India

If you love the Animals then you defiantly go to this place. Wildlife SOS India giving incredible experience to you. This place feels very proud of Indian because of they against the illegal activities on bears (Poaching and dancing bears). They rescue those bears from unwanted activities against them.  Wildlife SOS provides shelter for hundreds of innocent bears, live in semi-natural surrounding and some different type of animals also living there.

This place really gives a wonderful experience and it shows your contribution to the sanctuary.

Mughal Bazaar

Shopping lover never misses this Mughal Bazar, this place was incredible. You find the real old India. Mughal Bazar located on the Taj East Gate Road. This place giving the nice experience of shopping as compared to smaller shops, they provide better quality, verities of products and giving a cheaper price.

How to get Around Agra?

You can find so many ways to get around the Agra. If you plan to visit the TajMahal or closer site of Agra, keep in mind cars is not allowed near these sites.  You can find the electric buses, a horse-driven vehicle, also called Tongas in the local language.

In Agra two types of rickshaws, one is Auto-rickshaws and second is cycle-rickshaws. Both are available at a very affordable price. I suggest you remember one thing you are a tourist so they will ask for more price. So try to negotiate and try to learn the little bit of local language. Also, you can find Air conditioned taxi in Agra for package basis and KM basis as your choice, you can book online or offline.

Sweets and Street Food

Agra is the famous for Sweets and street food, especially sweet like “Agra Ka Petha”. Petha made from white pumpkin and cooked in syrup, they have lots of verities and flavours like nuts, mango, plane, strawberry and so on. So many famous Petha shops in Agra as they are specialist in making Petha. Some famous shops of Petha such as Pracheen Petha store, Hariparwat, Bhimsain Baidyanath.

The city of Agra is typically famous for spices and creamy sauces, roast meats, nuts and dry fruits. You will find famous Paratha centres along the street. The Agra was especially influenced by Mughal Empires so food is influenced by them as well. 

Here are our last words for your Agra travel trip while travelling through the city be responsible, as lots of tourists come to this place so it is our individual responsibility to keep clean the place. Happy Journey to all of our reader who made a trip planning.