24 Things to Do In Agra

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Day 1 - Reach Agra by early morning and check into your hotel. Then, head to Fatehpur Sikri, the capital the capital of Akbar the Great during the 16th century. Do remember to visit the tomb of Itimad on your way back. In the evening, go to the famous Agra Chaat House and get a taste of the variety of street foods Agra is known for. Do not forget to taste the lip-smacking pethas.Day 2 - Begin your second day early. Have a hearty breakfast and head towards the famous Taj Mahal. Try to reach Taj Mahal early as the entry becomes difficult as the day proceeds due to the heavy crowd. In the evening, go to the shops that bear the exquisite designs of the craft of Pietra Dura. Day 3 - On the third day, visit the Agra Fort. It is 20 minutes away from the Taj Mahal. Next, you can visit the Kalakriti and experience the grand cultural Centre with beautiful art exhibits. Later on in the evening, you can go shopping at the Sadar Bazaar.

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1. Fatehpur Sikri

Top Attraction 4.5 /5

36 km from city center

Monument

Highlights: Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i -Khas, Ibadat Khana, Pan (Read More)ch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Mariam-uz-Zamani's Palace, Hiran Minar, Birbal's House, Daftar Khana, Pachisi Court, Khwabgah, Lower Haramsara, Naubat Khana

Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra district, built predominantly of red sandstone. It was founded in 1571 by Mughal Emperor Akbar as a fortified city and served as the capital of his empire for fifteen years. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to Jodha Bai's Palace, Jama Mosque, Buland Darwaza, and the Tomb of Salim Chisti among other monuments. The Imperial Complex, inspired by Arab a (Read More)nd central Asian tent encampments, is arranged as a series of pavilions in formal geometry.

Top Attraction 4.8 /5

3 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the River Yamuna in Agra, and is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself (Read More). Constructed entirely of white marble, it draws visitors from across the world every year who come to see the monument up close.

Top Attraction 4.6 /5

1 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Agra Fort, also known as Lal Qila or the Red Fort of Agra, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built of red sandstone on the banks of the Yamuna river. Its construction was started by Emperor Akbar.

Instagram Worthy 4.4 /5

3 km from city center

Tombs & Mausoleums

Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, often called the "Baby Taj", is a Mughal mausoleum regarded by many as a precursor to the Taj Mahal and the first tomb in India built entirely of marble. It was commissioned by Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir, for her father Mir Ghiyas Beg (later given the title Itimad-ud-Daulah), who served as a minister in the court of Shah Jahan.

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5. Shopping in Agra

Top Things To Do 4.5 /5

2 km from city center

Agra is primarily known for its monuments, forts, palaces and mausoleums, but, hidden behind these architectural wonders are the traditional shopping centres and bazaars. It is home to some of the finest handicraft and artefacts markets. The shopping scene in Agra is buzzing with markets, department stores, retail outlets and local bazaars.

4.2 /5

3 km from city center

Garden & Park

Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh garden complex and one of the last Mughal gardens in Agra. It is located just north to the Taj Mahal and overlooks the Agra Fort and Yamuna river on the opposite side. Perfectly aligned with the gardens of Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh provides a picture-perfect view of the Taj from the fountain at the front of the entrance gate. It is a popular sunset spot among the photography (Read More) fanatics and nature enthusiasts.

7. The Shish Mahal (The Glass Palace)

Instagram Worthy 4.4 /5

1 km from city center

Monument

Shish Mahal, also known as the Glass Palace, is a fine example of Mughal architecture located within the Agra Fort complex. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, this palace was used as a royal summer retreat and a private space for the empress and her attendants. The walls and ceilings are richly decorated with intricate mirror work: tiny pieces of glass embedded into the stucco to cre (Read More)ate dazzling patterns that reflect light, giving the palace its name.

4.4 /5

7 km from city center

Tombs & Mausoleums

Akbar's Tomb is an important Mughal-era mausoleum, built between 1605 and 1613. It is located at Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra, on the Mathura Road (NH2). About a kilometre away from the tomb lies Mariam's Tomb, the resting place of Mariam-uz-Zamani, wife of Emperor Akbar and mother of Jahangir.

4.7 /5

6 km from city center

Gurudwara

Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal, located near Sikandra in Agra, is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site commemorating the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This sacred place marks the spot where Guru Tegh Bahadur voluntarily surrendered to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1675, standing firm against religious persecution. Originally constructed as a reservoir in 1610 during Emperor Jahangir's reign to conse (Read More)rve rainwater, the site was transformed into a gurudwara in the 1970s through the dedicated efforts of Sant Baba Sadhu Singhji "Mauni" .

Fairs & Festivals

Taj Mahotsav is an annual ten-day festival that takes place in Agra. The festival showcases an outstanding variety of art and craft, dance and cuisines of artisans from different regions of India. Kicked off in 1992, this festival provides the platform to the artisans from various states to display their exquisite works of art at the same time also making them available to the tourists at the most (Read More) reasonable prices.

4.2 /5

1 km from city center

Mosque

Jama Masjid at Agra also known as 'Friday Mosque' is a seventeenth-century structure and is one of the largest mosques built by the Mughals in India. Constructed under the reign of Shah Jahan in 1648, Jama Masjid is dedicated to his favourite daughter Jahan Ara Begum. This splendid monument is visible from the Agra Fort with the Agra Fort Railway station right between the two structures.

Great For Family Outing 4.7 /5

17 km from city center

Wildlife

Established in 1995, Wildlife SOS is a non-profit organisation in India that rescues and rehabilitates wild animals and forests. It is known worldwide, especially for its efforts in rescuing sloth bears and elephants. Its Agra Bear Rescue Facility is the largest sloth bear rescue facility in the world housing 130 sloth bears. The Elephant Care and Conservation Centre, located halfway between Agra (Read More)and Mathura, rescues and rehabilitates abused and captive elephants.

13. Dolphin Water Park

15 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Dolphin Water Park is a water and amusement park spread over 14 acres, inaugurated in 2002. It has slides, roller coasters, and water rides, along with an amusement zone, a play area for kids, and a locker room. The park offers rides and games for both adults and children, including height-based, separate swimming pools.

4.4 /5

5 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Kalakriti Culture and Convention Centre stages the popular play Mohabbat the Taj, a theatrical performance that narrates the story of the Taj Mahal's origin. The centre also has a shopping emporium selling handicrafts, jewellery, and mementoes from Agra and the rest of the country.

3.9 /5

4 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Chini ka Rauza is the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah, the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Also known as China Tomb, it was built between 1628 and 1639 and has a marvellous fusion of the Indo-Persian style. It is the first monument of its kind to be decorated by glazed tile work, known as chini. Chini ka Rauza is located 1 km north of Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb, on the banks of Rive (Read More)r Yamuna.

4.7 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

Shri Mankameshwar Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Agra, located near Agra Fort. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple holds great religious significance and is believed to have been established during Lord Shiva's own visit to Agra. Its name is derived from the belief that any sincere wish (man-ki-iccha) made here is fulfilled.

4.4 /5

3 km from city center

Museum

Taj Museum, inside the Taj Mahal complex, was established in 1982 on the western end of the Taj Gardens. It is a double-storeyed building with a quadrangle projection, located just left of the mausoleum's main gate. The museum houses blueprints, art, and artefacts used in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

0 km from city center

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, on Ajmer Road in Agra, works for the upbringing, wellbeing, and education of orphaned children, in addition to caring for the elderly and homeless. Visitors can take a tour of the premises and see the day-to-day work the nuns do with the children and the elderly.

4.2 /5

8 km from city center

Historical Site

The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, situated in Sikandra, Agra, is a notable Mughal-era mausoleum built between 1623 and 1627 by Emperor Jahangir in memory of his mother, Mariam-uz-Zamani, also known as Jodha Bai. As the Rajput wife of Emperor Akbar and mother of Jahangir, she held a significant position in the Mughal court. Her tomb is located near Akbar's own mausoleum, reflecting her esteemed status (Read More)and the close bond within the imperial family.

Instagram Worthy 4.6 /5

1 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Jahangir Mahal is a red sandstone palace that stands within the Agra Fort complex. Built by Akbar in the 17th century, it is a multi-storeyed building with a series of courtyards running from north to south along the eastern fort wall. It is located north of Akbari Mahal, another Mughal-era structure now in ruins that faces the Yamuna river. Jahangir Mahal served as the private residence of Akbar' (Read More)s son and successor, Jahangir, and is one of the first buildings visitors come across on entering through the Amar Singh Gate.

4.3 /5

Art Gallery

Agra Art Gallery, at 30-B Munro Road, Sadar Bazaar, showcases the city's artistic heritage and is open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It features marble inlay work inspired by the Taj Mahal, along with handcrafted artefacts, jewellery, and souvenirs set with gemstones, in addition to a broader collection of traditional and contemporary Indian art.

4.5 /5

1 km from city center

Monument

The Shahi Burj, or Royal Tower, is a lesser-known but historically significant part of the Agra Fort complex. Located near the Diwan-i-Khas, this elegant three-storey octagonal tower once served as the private working space of Emperor Shah Jahan. It is believed that from here, he supervised the construction of the Taj Mahal and later spent time in contemplation.

4.4 /5

1 km from city center

Garden & Park

Anguri Bagh is a charbagh-style garden, laid out in four compartments, within the premises of Khas Mahal in Agra Fort. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1637 as a place of leisure and rest. The garden was once known for thick creepers of grapes grown and harvested here, which is how it came to be called the Garden of Grapes (Anguri Bagh).

Fairs & Festivals

The Ram Barat is a joyous and one of the most important festivals in Northern India held in September every year. It celebrates the divine marriage ceremony of Lord Rama by taking out his marriage procession and carrying out all the ceremonies related to marriage.

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FAQs on Agra

What are the top hotels in Agra?

There are 335 Hotels in Agra which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Agra are Aradhana's Home Stay, Hotel The Orient Tree, Agra, OYO 14219 Hotel Banshi, The Shriansh, A Boutique Stay, good vibes hostel, Family Affairs. You can see all the hotels in Agra here

What are the top activities in Agra?

The top activities in Agra are Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour with Guide-flat 29% off, Delhi to Agra Day Trip with Guide-flat 33% off, Jaipur to Agra Day Trip with Guide, Taj Mahal Fast Track Entry Ticket, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour from Delhi, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Half Day Tour.

Can you suggest an itinerary for Agra?

Day 1 - Reach Agra by early morning and check into your hotel. Then, head to Fatehpur Sikri, the capital the capital of Akbar the Great during the 16th century. Do remember to visit the tomb of Itimad on your way back. In the evening, go to the famous Agra Chaat House and get a taste of the variety of street foods Agra is known for. Do not forget to taste the lip-smacking pethas.

Day 2 - Begin your second day early. Have a hearty breakfast and head towards the famous Taj Mahal. Try to reach Taj Mahal early as the entry becomes difficult as the day proceeds due to the heavy crowd. In the evening, go to the shops that bear the exquisite designs of the craft of Pietra Dura.

Day 3 - On the third day, visit the Agra Fort. It is 20 minutes away from the Taj Mahal. Next, you can visit the Kalakriti and experience the grand cultural Centre with beautiful art exhibits. Later on in the evening, you can go shopping at the Sadar Bazaar.

How can I commute within Agra?

Getting around the city can be done in tongas, electric buses, and tempo. There are also auto rickshaws and state buses. Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort are quite close to each other, and if it's not too sunny you can just walk between the two. Otherwise, there are a lot of autos and battery-powered rickshaws plying between the two major monuments which charge a minimal amount.
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What are the top restaurants in Agra?

The best places to eat in Agra are The Mughal Room, Brijwasi, Pinch of Spice, Only Restaurant, Zorba the Buddha, Bellevue. You can see all the places to eat in Agra here

What are the top sightseeing places in Agra?

The top sightseeing places in Agra are Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Shopping in Agra.

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2. Taj Mahal

3. Agra Fort

4. Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb

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6. Mehtab Bagh

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7. The Shish Mahal (The Glass Palace)

8. Akbar's Tomb

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10. Taj Mahotsav

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14. Kalakriti Culture & Convention Centre

15. Chini ka Rauza

16. Shri Mankameshwar Temple

17. Taj Museum

18. Mother Teresa's Missionaries Of Charity

19. Tomb of Mariam-UZ-Zamani

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22. Shahi Burj

23. Anguri Bagh

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