Agra

Agra: The City of Eternal Love

Destination Type: Historical | Romantic | Cultural
Best Time to Visit:

• October–March: Cool, pleasant weather ideal for exploring

• April–June: Hot but manageable for shorter visits
  Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days

🧭 3-Day Travel Itinerary for Agra

Day 1: Taj Mahal & Local Heritage

• Early Morning: Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise – experience the iconic white marble glowing in the soft morning light.

  • Tip: Buy your tickets online in advance to avoid queues.

• Breakfast: At a rooftop café like The Saniya Palace with a view of the Taj.

• Late Morning: Head to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rich Mughal architecture and views of the Taj.

• Lunch: Enjoy local Mughlai cuisine at Pinch of Spice or Joney’s Place.

• Afternoon: Visit Mehtab Bagh for a peaceful view of the Taj from across the Yamuna River—perfect for photography.

• Evening: Explore Kinari Bazaar for marble inlay souvenirs, leather goods, and handmade carpets.

Day 2: Fatehpur Sikri & Spiritual Touches

• Morning Excursion: Take a half-day trip to Fatehpur Sikri (~40 km from Agra).

  • A deserted Mughal capital with red sandstone palaces, mosques, and courtyards.

• Lunch: Back in Agra, stop at The Salt Café or Esphahan (The Oberoi) for a luxury treat.

• Afternoon: Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb (“Baby Taj”)—a lesser-known gem with intricate pietra dura work.

• Optional: Take a short walk through Kachhpura Village on the Heritage Walk, a community-led tour showing local life.

• Evening: Catch the Taj Mahal light and sound show (check availability during your travel dates).

Day 3: Local Culture & Departure

• Morning: Visit Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra, an elegant structure surrounded by deer and peacocks.

• Optional Stop: Visit a local marble inlay workshop to see the Taj’s intricate techniques in action.

• Brunch: At Café Sheroes Hangout, run by acid attack survivors – powerful and inspiring.

• Departure: Head back to Delhi or your next destination via train, cab, or expressway.

🌟 Highlights of Agra

• 🕌 Taj Mahal: Symbol of eternal love

• 🏯 Agra Fort: Grand Mughal military and royal complex

• 🪔 Fatehpur Sikri: A ghost city frozen in time

• 🪞 Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb: The “Baby Taj”

• 🛍️ Handicrafts, leather, and marble souvenirs

📌 Travel Tips

• Getting There:

  • By Road: 3–4 hrs from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway

  • By Train: Gatimaan Express or Shatabdi are fast and comfortable

• Best Times: Sunrise for Taj Mahal; Mehtab Bagh at sunset

• Local Transport: Auto-rickshaws, battery rickshaws, or cycle rickshaws for short distances

🧳 What to Pack

• Light cotton clothing (plus a shawl for religious sites)

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Water bottle & power bank

✨ Perfect For:

• First-time India visitors

• Couples & honeymooners

• History and architecture lovers

• Cultural photographers & spiritual travelers