Agra Things To Do, Tours, Tickets & Activities

Taj Mahal is one amongst the main attractions of the city. It is also included in the list of the seven wonders of the world. It attracts a large number of visitors from around the world. Taj Mahal is made of pure white marble and also holds a lot of historic value. People regard it is as a symbol of love as it was built under the rule of the emperor of that time, Shah Jahan in the loving memory of Mumtaz Mahal, his wife. Taj Mahal also regarded as one amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983 with the title of ‘The jewel of Muslim art in India’ and one amongst the most admired masterpieces in the world. It is a must visit place if you are in the city.

Agra Fort is another historical monument of the city. It is a historical fort of the city of Agra in India. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Agra Fort has also been described as the Walled City. It was one amongst the main residences of the emperors of the Mughal empire as the capital of the Mughal dynasty was re-located from Delhi to Agra. The architecture of this place is impeccable and a site to look at. This place holds a lot of historical depth. Also, it has a lot to explore in the form of secret apartments.

Akbar’s Tomb is also a must visit destination if you are in the city. It is one amongst the most important masterpieces of Mughal architecture. It also has a gate which imitates the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri. This is the city that Akbar founded. The construction of the tomb was undertaken and completed by Prince Salim who was also named as Jahangir, the son of Akbar. The tomb has undergone a lot of suffering. Extensive repairs were carried out for the same. It has amazing details and structures to enrich you with amazing experiences.

Mehtab Bagh also known as Moonlight Garden was built as a Charbagh complex in the city. This complex bagh is square in shape. It is aligned right opposite to Taj Mahal on the bank perfectly. It has an area of 25 acres. It was one amongst the last built gardens out of the eleven built by the Mughal along the Yamuna opposite to the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. It was created in view to provide a nice look at the Taj Mahal under the moonlight as goes the name. It is one amongst the most amazing parks to visit due to its historic value and amazing views.

It is like a marketplace with amazing artisans and craftsmen all under one roof. It offers some of the most amazing collection of unique and ethnic stuff to showcase artifacts which are not found in regular markets of the city. It is run by the Uttar Pradesh government. It is famous not only in the city or the country but also the entire globe. Here, an event called Taj Mahotsav is also conducted each year. It is a landmark in itself. It offers an amazing view of the traditional and ethnic collections all under one roof.

A water park is always fun. If you are looking for some fun in the city other than history, this is the place to go to hang out with your friends and family. It offers amazing water rides and also some other dry rides to have loads of fun.