45 Places to Visit in Agra

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Are you curious about visiting Historical and architectural attractive places to spend your vacation? Then, AGRA on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh State of India will be one of the best choices to visit. It is one of the major tourist destinations because of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the famous epic "Mahabaratha" this city was mentioned as "Agrevana". During "Mughal Era" this city was known as "Akbarabad" and was the capital of the Mughal Empire. Having many of historic monuments, Agra has a booming tourism industry. In India, this city is second most self employed citizens. Main Fair and Festivals being celebrated in this place are Taj Mahotsav, Ram Barat, Taj Literature Festival, Kailash Fair and Gangaur Fair. When anyone hears the word Agra, immediately, one of the world wonders The Taj Mahal would come in their mind. But in this colorful city there are many more heritage buildings apart from this world wonder iconic place. You can see a mixture of cultures like Muslim, Rajput and British Rule in this region. We can still feel the presence of Mughals on the tradition, food, custom and lifestyle of the localites. Though this city was ruled by Muslims for many years we can see more number of Hindu population. People here loves to wear traditional as well as modern clothing's. Air Safari and local cuisine are very special about this city which one should never miss to enjoy. Food lovers must try delicious Bedhai & Kachori, Chat items, Dalmoth, Parantha and Petha here which are unique and which you would have never had in your life time. 

Stay should not be a problem as there are more than 450 hotels are available at all price ranges right from small lodges to luxury hotels. The Agra Municipal Corporation is running many A/c as well as Non A/c buses which shuttles in and around the City, hence moving around to any tourist spots within should not be a problem. There are Auto Rickshaw, Cycle Rickshaw and Taxis are available to get around all places. Plenty of tour operators offers different local tour packages with tourist guide. Alternatively you have the option available to rent a cab and visit your own place of interests in this tourist destination. Local famous products here are Marble, Leather, Carpets and Rugs. Never miss to do shopping in Sadar Bazaar where we get all local famous items. 

How to Reach Agra? 

Air India operates daily flights from Delhi and Varanasi. Supreme Airlines operates from Jaipur. Agra Cantonment Railway Station is located near Sadar Bazaar. There are six platforms in this station and has facilities like Tourist Information Desk, Reservation Counters, Waiting Room, Vegetarian as well as Non Vegetarian Food Outlets, Book Stall and Water Coolers. Other nearest railway stations are Agra Fort, Agra City, Raja Ki Mandi, Idgah, Yamuna Bridge, Billochpura, Fatehpur Sikri, Etmadpur and Keetham. The major four Bus Stands are Idgah Bus Stand, Taj Depot, Fort Depot and Inter State Bus Terminal. Plenty of buses are available to reach this destination from most parts of the North India. 

45 Places to Visit in Agra: 

Never miss to cover the 45 tourists spots in Agra during your visit to this place. They are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb, Chini Ka Rauza, Taj Museum, Jahangir Palace, Mihman Khana, Yamuna, Mehtab Bagh, Moti Masjid, Jama Mosque Fatehpur Sikri, Tomb of Mariam-Uz-Zamani, Nagina Masjid, Taj Nature Walk, Diwan E Aam, Kalakriti, Taj Mahal Garden, Samadh Soamiji Maharaj, Delhi Gate, Amar Singh Gate, Mina Masjid, Anguri Bagh, Taj Mahal Western Gate, Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal, Great Gate or Darwaza I Rauza, Kanch Mahal, Shilpgram, Sikandra, Air Safari, Sikandra Fort, Taj Protected Forest, Tomb of John Russell Colvin, Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Dolphin Water Park, Subhash Emporium, Tomb of Fatehpuri Begum, Saha Burj, Mughal Museum, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial, Shri Mankameshwar Mandir, Jahan Ara Pavillion, Noorjahan Tomb, Chauburji and Kau Ban Mosque.

TAJ MAHAL is one of the Mascot of Agra and it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Every one knows that it is the symbol of eternal love and is one among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Apart from these there are much more to know about the Taj. The walk way besides the reflecting pool, is crafted with soft and shining marbles, jeweled with semi precious stones with fountains up to Mausoleum. The Taj has many shades which is a treat to our eyes. It is Pinkish in the morning, Milky White in the evening and Golden when Moon shines.  Top 9 views to visit Taj Mahal are from inside the Taj grounds, From Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden), From Agra Fort (Home of Mughal), View in Full Moon Night, View from Hotel Room, 360 Degree, View at Night, From Yamuna River and Top of Dome. 

AGRA FORT is a Historic Fort and was the residence of Mughal Dynasty Emperors till 1638. This Fort is one of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fort is spread across 94 acres of land and walls are of 70 feet high each. Out of four gates, two notable fort's gates are "Delhi Gate" and "Lahore Gate (Amar Singh Gate)". Fort is also known as "Lal - Qila", "Fort Rouge" or "Qila - i - Akbari" which is the symbol of power and strength. Visitors are allowed to enter only through "Amar Singh" Gate of the Fort. Indian Army is using some portions of this fort and the public access to these parts are prohibited. The Fort consists of the Hall of Public Audience( Diwan-i-Am), Royal Pavilions, Nagina Masjid, Mina Masjid, Palaces like Macchi Bhavan, Khas Mahal, Shish Mahal, Shah Jahani Mahal and the Zenana Mina Bazaar. This Fort is famous for its detailed carvings and the best of the marbles used. You will be absolutely awestruck and mesmerized to view the Taj from the pavilions of this Fort. This place is open to public from sunrise to sunset and the entry is free for children below 15 years of age. The entry fee differs for foreign and domestic tourists. You will be thoroughly scrutinized before entering this place and eatables, arms, ammunitions,mobile phones etc are strictly restricted inside the fort. 

TOMB OF I'TIMAD-UD-DAULAH, the first tomb made entirely of White Marbles is the tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg- a minister in the court of Shah Jahan. It is often referred to as BABY TAJ or a draft of the Taj Mahal. The tomb is purely based on Islamic style of architecture. It is located on the eastern side of River Yamuna. The walls of the tomb are decorated with semi precious stones like cornelian, jasper,lapis lazuli, onyx and topaz, in various designs of trees, wine bottles, fruits. Hence, it is also referred as Jewel Box. This tourist spot is open to public on all days and entrance fee is charged  for visitors above the age of 15.

AKBAR'S TOMB - the best example of Mughal Architecture.It is situated at Sikandra, a suburb of Agra. Built between 1605- 1613, the rest place of the great Mughal Emperor - Akbar, spreads across a vast area of 119 acres of land. Tomb building resembles a four tiered pyramid and the south gate is the largest with four white marble minarets. The rest of the building is constructed using red sandstone. This mausoleum is open to public on all days with a nominal entrance fee. Its best place to learn about the great architectural practices followed in our country in the past. 

CHINI KA RAUZA is a monument where "Allama Afzal Khan Mullah's" tomb is situated. He was a scholar, poet and the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan. Situated on the Eastern banks of River Yamuna, Chini Ka Rauza was built in the year 1635. Tile work inside the monument looks astonishing and is a perfect example of Mughal Period architectural intelligence. This monument was built in rectangular shape. It is constructed with Brown stones and colorful tiles. Islamic inscriptions are seen on the all the walls. This tomb is open to visitors from sunrise till sunset with no entry fees. 

JAMA MASJID which is one of the largest mosques in India, also known as "FRIDAY MOSQUE", is just opposite to the Agra Fort. In the year 1964, Mughal emperor Shahjahan built this mosque for his daughter Jahanara Begum. The construction of this mosque was undergone by approximately 5000 workers for around 6 years. The material used to construct was red sandstone and marbles. It is one of the finest creative piece of architecture with lotus and kalash on the domes and a fountain at the center. The design of the Masjid is unique and a world famous for its decorative Persian styled interior walls.It is situated at the center of the city and is open to public on all days. 

JAHANGIR MAHAL is located inside the Agra Fort and was built by Akbar. Earlier this mahal belonged to the royal households, used by wives of Akbar. This is one of the must see Mughal period architecture buildings inside the Agra Fort. Open through out the year, this mahal is open to public from 6 AM till 6 PM. 

THE NAGINA MASJID in Agra Fort is a Masjid following Islamic principles, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This masjid is also referred as "GEM MOSQUE" or "JEWEL MOSQUE". It is one of the architectural beauties in the Agra Fort. Construction of this mosque looks very simple with decent interiors. This was built during mughal time mainly for the Royal family ladies. Royal ladies could purchase, from the balcony of the masjid, from the Mina Bazar which was functioning down the road. 

RADHASOAMI SAMADHI is located in Dayal Bagh and there are plenty of local transports available to reach this spot. It is a religious place related to Swami Maharaj ji. He was a famous Hindu priest and he has contributed in the poetry field. His contribution was immense in spreading Hindu religion. His holy ash is still preserved at Radhasoami Samadhi. Built using white marbles,the samadhi looks majestic and stands 110 feet high. The construction work is endless in this samadhi. The construction work which started 100 years back is still going on. It is believed that the construction work should go on and should not stop for any reasons. This samadhi is open to public from 10 AM to 5 PM every day and there is no entry fee to visit this Holy Samadhi. 

AIR SAFARI in Agra gives immense satisfaction to the tourists. Air Safari gives different dimensional views as well as experience to the beauty of Agra. Air safari is an air travel using helium balloon. It raises up to 250 meters above the sea level. This amusement trip is one of the great tourist attractions. This service was started in the year 2013 and can accommodate 16 visitors per trip. There are Sunrise, Sunset, Full Moon and Day Rides and the tariff depends on the rides you choose. Best time to enjoy the safari is from October to March. Official photographers are available to take the photographs of this unique safari trip. 

SOOR SAROVAR BIRD SANCTUARY spreads across 7.97 square kilometers of land. There is a large lake inside which covers almost 2.25 square kilometers with 4 to 8 meters depth. We can find more than 165 species of birds. Apart from birds, there are around 300 pythons.  In the year 1991, Soor Sarovar was officially announced as a Bird Sanctuary. World's largest Bear Rescue Facility is available only in this sanctuary, for the rescued dancing bears. It is open only during day time and the visitors are advised to carry binoculars to view the full scenic beauty of the place. This place is named after a famous Hindi Poet Soordas, who has composed many devotional poetry. 

DOLPHIN WATER PARK spreads across 14 acres of land. The biggest water park is for fun, food and frolic. Amenities like Safety, Security Lockers and First Aid are available. Cluster Ride, Multilane Bodyslide Ride, Light House, Little Kingdom, Kids Pool, Multi Family Ride, Cyclone, Wave Pool Ride, Dry Landing Slide and Rain Dance are the main 10 rides available in this Dolphin park. Fast Food Plaza is located inside the park for refreshments. Park is open from 11.30 AM to 6.00 PM. 

PANCH MAHAL also referred as BADGIR, is a Palace and it is located at Fathehpur Sikri. The Panch Mahal is one of the Landmarks in Fathehpur Sikri. It is one of the must see places and it is well known for its architectural beauty.  There is a pool in front of Badgir, known as Anoop Talab. Badgir is a four storeyed Palace and it is constructed with 176 columns. Each pillars are built with unique style and design. 

Mind blowing facts about Agra: 

One of the Seven World Wonders as well as Famous Mausoleum in the World - The Taj Mahal is situated in this City. "The Sign of Four" a Sherlock Holmes novel mentioned about the red sand stone Agra Fort. The legend Chatrapati Sivaji Maharaj was put under house arrest in Agra Fort, subsequently he escaped from this fort with his classic escape plan. Only city in India with three UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpuri Sikri. "Surdas" the famous 15th century poet was born here. The largest Bear Rescue Facility in the World is Agra's Bear Rescue Facility. In 1861 "Radha Soami Satsang" started in this city. Mughal Emperor Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the "Battle of Khanwa" here on 17th March 1527.

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