Things To Do in Agra, the most popular city of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, opens the gates to the history of Indian Mughal Era. With the perfect blend of History, Cuisine, and Culture, Agra is one of the most popular tourist places of the country and is the part of the Golden Triangle Tour Circuit of India.
Agra is renowned in the world because of the Mughal Heritage Wonder “Taj Mahal”. But apart from catching sight of this historic mausoleum, there are an abundance of things to do in Agra. The intriguing tombs and mosques with exclusive and illustrious craftsmanship, the captivating wildlife sanctuary, sprawling gardens, lively markets, hospitable people, and many more things that’ll keep you bewildered throughout the day.
If you’ve finished gazing at the ancient Islamic monuments, then don’t worry; it’s not over yet Agra has much more to offer to its visitors.
There are many things to do such as – enjoy the Taj Nature Walk, boat ride in river Yamuna, bird watching at Bharatpur bird sanctuary and take back with you some souvenirs from Shilpgram.
The Agra city also happens to be the destination to find good and variety of leather shoes, rugs, and carpets of all kinds. And at last, don’t miss out the lip-smacking delicacies of Agra, mouthwatering Petha, Dalmoth, and Mughlai Kebabs and curries leaving some indelible imprints on your mind.
Taj Nature Walk
About 500 metres away from The Taj Mahal, there is a small green belt touching the river Yamuna. The total trail is about 9 km and each step would take you to a different paradise. The common wildlife seen are hyena, blue bull, jackal and others. If you are a birdwatcher, you ought to take this trail.
Street Market Chase
Agra is also popular for its shopping and the souvenirs. Near Taj Mahal, there are a few street markets where you can find exquisite products like marble based souvenirs, inlay works, genuine leather accessories, traditional juttis, Mughal carpets, Semi Precious Stones, Rugs, Textile made with bamboo and banana and others.
Sadar Bazaar, Subhash Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar, Shah Market etc. are the most popular. You ought to take a trip through these streets. Even if you are planning to buy nothing, the sight of these items is marvellous.
Mohabbat The Taj Show
Visit Kalakriti Conventional Centre at 6:30 pm every day to watch the musical drama about Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. This drama includes traditional dancing and singing with Mughal era royal costumes. The play is in Hindi, but you can opt for headphones with English translation.
Shilpgram
This is an open-air shopping space where you can find a lot of shops and stalls. If you are a shopaholic or want to watch and enjoy the local life of people in Agra, you ought to visit Shilpgram.
