How To Explore Agra On The Same Day

When we talk about the beautiful city of Agra, the first thing that comes to our mind is the majestic Taj Mahal. But is Agra only about the Taj Mahal? Well, not! The city has many notable historical sites to offer to its tourists, which could be easily explored just in one day.

If you are planning to visit the city of Agra and have no clue how to go about it, then you have come to the right place. In this blog, we have provided our readers with a helpful one-day Agra trip schedule to have satisfying and fulfilling travel experience in the city.

The following places are a must-visit if you are planning for a one-day trip to Agra:

1. Taj Mahal: 

Of course the Taj will be the top one in the list. Located at a distance of 6km from Agra Cantonment Railway station and situated at the southern banks of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal has been successfully attracting millions of tourists every year from different regions across the world. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, it finds its place in the Seven Wonders of the World. That’s something we have been learning since childhood.

2. Taj Museum: 

If you are visiting the Taj Mahal, you surely have to pay a visit to the Taj Museum, which is located at the same complex. It has hundred of antiquities on display relating to the construction of the Taj Mahal. The antiquities include Mughal miniature paintings, manuscripts, plans and drawings of the Taj complex, marble pillars, paintings of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz, and many more.

3. Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb

Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb is an antecedent of the Taj Mahal that is built with mosaic carvings and inlay works. It is also often referred to as the “Baccha Taj” and “Jewel Box”. Located at the eastern bank of the Yamuna River, the tomb is beautifully set in the middle of a four-quartered garden surrounded by beautiful walls and side buildings.

4. Ram Bagh :

Ram Bagh is the oldest Mughal garden built in the city of Agra by Mughal Emperor Babur. This is a Persian garden that is built with pathways and canals dividing the garden to represent an Islamic definition of paradise. The cool breeze from the Yamuna River will soothe your mind and body from all the exhausting sightseeing while you engage yourself in a leisurely walk through it.

 

5. Mankameshwar Temple

Mankameshwar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are other small temples within the main temple complex devoted to various deities like Goddess Ganga, Saraswati, Gayatri, Hanuman, Narsimha, Krishna, Kaila devi, Rama and so on.

6. Akbar’s Tomb

Akbar’s tomb is named after Akbar the great, which used to be his resting place. One very important feature of this monument is that 99 names of Allah are inscribed on its walls.

7. Agra Fort

Agra Fort, also known as the Lal Qila is located at a distance of 2.5 km from the Taj Mahal at the banks of the Yamuna River. It is a pure work of marvellous architecture. The fort is surrounded by a 21.4 m high fortification walls made of red sandstone. It has four gates on four sides out of which the Lahore Gates and Delhi gates are the remarkable ones.

This place deserves a visit during the evening because of the majestic evening view it offers. And secondly, you can enjoy the evening sound and light show, which is a regular affair. 

If you can squeeze in some extra time in between, you should definitely give a visit to the popular Sadar Bazaar for some shopping destinations. The place offers many interesting items for sale including leather products, garments, sweets,  handicrafts, and souvenirs that you can purchase as a memoir of your visit.

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