Spending a day in Agra by www.jauntingjourneys.com
Agra is the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal. Situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India the city holds its importance in the Indian history. Apart from this there are many other heritage sites in and around Agra like the Agra Fort and the Fathepur Sikri. Over the years Agra has attracted a gamut of tourists from backpackers to luxury travellers to honeymooners and the city has turned out to be a great host for all.
How to reach?
A huge network of rail and road connects Agra to the nearby big cities making it easily reachable.
By Air – The nearest airports are Delhi and Jaipur
By road – It is well connected through road networks. From Delhi, it is a 3-hour drive and from Jaipur, it’s 228 km.
By rail – The city is well connected to rail network and has a major railway station.
Where to stay?
Being a very famous tourist place the city hosts all kind of tourist whether a backpacker, family or solo and has stay options to suit all your needs.
There are numerous hostels, budget hotels and also luxury hotel from some of the prominent ones like Four Seasons, Clarks Inn, ITC and many more.
Most high end stays are close to the Taj Mahal and if you are looking for a hostel I would suggest opting for Bonfire, which is close to the Taj and you can find many options serving scrumptious food in the vicinity…
Where to eat?
You won’t have any problem with the food as you will have a lot of options. There are both dhabas and fine dining options like Pind Balluchi to treat your hunger. Streets have a number of food options at your disposal too.
What to do?
The Taj Mahal
You start your day with paying a visit to the symbol of love, The Taj Mahal. It was a gift from the Mughal Empire given by the king to his wife Mumtaaz on her death. She died giving birth to their 14th child. Their love story was its inspiration.
After purchasing a ticket from the counter you have to walk a little to the entry gate. The moment you enter the premises you can feel the essence of love and praise the beauty of Taj.
Not only this, but architecturally also The Taj has built his name in the world because of the marvellous art and carvings made out on the marble.
Another fact about the Taj is its foundation so firmly held on the river bank withholding the massive weight of the structure which was not so easy back in time with minimal technology.
Agra Fort
The Agra fort can be reached by an auto-rickshaw from the Taj and is another example of architecture from back in time. The fort is completely built of red stone and is beautifully carved out. The distant view of the Taj Mahal can be seen from the top of the fort.
Tips
– Avoid holidays and weekends for visit to stay away from crowd
– Use public transport for local travelling as parking can be an issue
– Do try the Petha purchased from the original Panchi Petha shop which has only two outlets and rest are duplicate. Petha is a sweet Agra is famous for.
– Mention the Agra fort clearly to the rickshaw driver else they may take you to the railway station because of the same name which creates confusion.
What a fabulous place to visit!
If you like this, you may also be interested in this
recommended to you
