If you are looking out for a cool city which you can visit during a stay in Delhi is Agra. This city is just 3 to 4 hours drive from Delhi. The road condition is very good and the Yamuna expressway has cut short the travel time. A large number of tourists visit this beautiful city of the Taj Mahal so that that they can capture their photograph in front of this monument of love.
Delhi and Agra are well connected by road as well as rail. So you can always opt for same day Agra tour by bus or car. There are some really interesting places that you can visit during your stay in Agra.
Must visit places of Agra:
One of the first places that you will obviously visit during your visit to Agra is the Taj Mahal. This is a lovely monument which is one of the Seven Wonders of The World. It is one of the most visited monuments of India. Many foreign tourists come to India only to see the Taj Mahal.
Agra Fort is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is made from Red Sandstone and it is close to the Taj Mahal. It is located on the banks of the Yamuna. Fatehpur Sikri is also a very prominent tourist attraction. It was the capital city of Emperor Akbar. Jama Masjid is a mosque that was built by the daughter of Shah Jahan and this too is made from red sandstone.
Shop till you drop!
Agra is also one place where you can do lots of shopping. One of the best things that you can take from here is a small replica of the Taj Mahal. This is one city where you can buy lots of handicrafts and artefacts. You can alsoi buy jewellery, embroidery work, carpets etc from Agra. This is also one place from where you can buy marble vases and leather goods like jackets, belts, shoes etc. Sadar Bazzar, Subhash Bazar, Kinnari Bazzar, Raja ki mandi, Shah market are some of the places where you can do some shopping.
The food of Agra is also delicious. Whether it is Agra ka petha, or gajak or dalmoth, everything is simply delicious. Agra is also known for its delectable Mughlai cuisine. Bedhais, kachoris and jalebis are also a must try.
Agra is truly a wonderful place. Make sure that you plan your trip in advance and make the booking arrangements in advance. During the peak season, last minute reservations may be next to impossible. There are some very good hotels in the city. You can decide the same depending on your budget.
One of the best ways to plan your Agra visit is to opt for a travel company. Good travel companies will make sure that they make all the arrangements of your travel and stay so that you can enjoy your visit to Agra. Your trip will become hassle-free and you will be able to enjoy your trip if you opt for a good travel agent.
