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Agra Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- Best time: October To March
- 14 places to see
About Agra
Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It's home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets.
Places to visit in Agra
- Taj Mahal
- Taj Museum
- Jama Mosque
- Guru Ka Tal
- Ram Bagh
- Tomb Of Salim Chishti
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Chini Ka Rauza
- Mehtab Bagh
- Khas Mahal
- Soami Bagh Samadh
- Anguri Bagh
- Jahangir Mahal
- Lower Haramsara
Things to do in Agra
- The Mughal Heritage Walk
- Cycle Rickshaw Tour Around Agra
- Biking In And Around Agra
- Spa Treatment At Kaya Kalp
- Light And Sound Show At Kalakriti Cultural And Convention Center
- Balloon Safari
- Elephant Watching At Wildlife SOS
Famous food in Agra
- Chaat
- Samosa
- Pakora
- Kababs
- Rabri
- Kheer
- Jalebi
- Ras Malai
- Petha
- Daal Moth
Things to buy in Agra
- Marble items
- Leather goods
- Soapstone jewellery boxes
Where to shop in Agra
- Sadar Bazaar
- Marble Handicrafts
- Unique Arts And Crafts
- Kashmiri Bazar
- Saket Mall
- Shilpgram
- Kinari Bazaar
- Subhash Emporium
