Agra Trip Overview
The splendor of Agra, India’s capital under the Mughals, remains undiminished, from the massive Agra Fort to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Agra is a beautiful mix of traditional and modern culture. Our walking tour will give you a chance to experience the bustling chowks (marketplaces) and view the fascinating fort and monuments.
Highlights
• Agra Fort viewed from outside
• Jama Masjid or “Friday Mosque” viewed from outside
• Paan Auction shop and the Kinari Bazaar
• View the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Agra, India
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Private Drivers
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What to Expect When Visiting Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
The splendor of Agra, India’s capital under the Mughals, remains undiminished, from the massive Agra Fort to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Agra is a beautiful mix of traditional and modern culture. Our walking tour will give you a chance to experience the bustling chowks (marketplaces) and view the fascinating fort and monuments.
Highlights
• Agra Fort viewed from outside
• Jama Masjid or “Friday Mosque” viewed from outside
• Paan Auction shop and the Kinari Bazaar
• View the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
You will be met and picked up from your hotel. Your guide will escort you to Agra Fort-Army Gate, the starting point of your cultural walking tour. The powerful fortress of Agra is built of red sandstone. It was the imperial home of the Mughal rulers and now is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pass By: Jama Masjid Rd Opp. Agra Fort, Agra 282003 India
Just across the way, we will see the Jama Masjid, known as the “Friday Mosque”. It is one of the largest mosques in India. The Mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favorite daughter, Jahanara Begum.
Pass By: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Our tour will then take you past a Paan leaves (Beetel leaves) store and the Kinari Bazaar. The Kinari bazaar is the best place to find items for wedding ceremonies, including bridal jewelry and wonderfully crafted gold and silver garlands. Just after the hustle and bustle of the Kinari Bazaar, you reach a small lane known as Vaidya Ramdutta Gali. This lane is named for the first Ayurvedic doctor who treated people with herbal medicines. Today his descendants are still practicing healing in the same traditions.
Pass By: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Afterwards, you will take an aromatic walk through the Rawatpara Spice Market, a marketplace constantly bustling with activity. You will then take a ride in a cycle rickshaw and go to the banks of the Yamuna River. From there, you will be taken to the Mehtab Bagh for a splendid view of the Taj Mahal. Wrap up your tour with some tea or juice, after which you will be escorted back to the hotel.
