Last day of our trip, Today we will tell about the Best Places to Visit Agra. Let’s begin, we took a train from Ajmer to Agra early morning and reached Agra around 9:10 AM. We took a taxi to find a room as we had to get fresh and leave soon because we had only 1 day to explore Agra, we thought to start with Taj Mahal which I think the main reason tourist visit Agra.
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Best Places to Visit Agra in One Day
1. Taj Mahal, Agra (Best Places to Visit Agra)
To reach Taj mahal we booked a taxi which is located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, taj mahal is the icon of Agra, India. It is one “The seven wonders of the world” It was built under the instructions of Shah Jahan in commemoration of his love to his beloved spouse Arjumand Bano Begum.
You will get a lot of crowds but if you want to avoid the crowds you should visit early in the morning, It usually opens 45 minutes before sunrise so try to reach before sunrise. So you can witness beautiful sunrise and also you can get marvellous photoshoot there.
There’s never a bad time to see the Taj Mahal, but it’s worth getting here early–the building seems to radiate at sunrise. Tourists can enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site via the west and east gates. Once inside, explore the ornamental gardens, which feature calming water features that reflect the Taj. Then, head inside the taj mahal itself and admire its perfect symmetry and white marble with elaborate floral cavings and semiprecious stone inlays.
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Sightseeing around the Taj Mahal complex continues at the Kau Ban Mosque, west of the Taj mahal, and the Jawab, a building intended to mirror the mosque and preserve symmetry on the main structure’s eastern side.
The complex was a witness to 130 years of Mughal reign. If you want to step back in history and take a peek inside what that era looked like, go for a stroll inside the complex. From the magnificent Mughal architecture to cuisines sold outside the complex, everything has been inspired by the memorable era of the Mughals.
Note:
- Entry Fee: ₹50 for Indians (valid for 3 hours, not valid for mausoleum entry), ₹200 (for mausoleum entry) and ₹1250 for foreigners
- Timing: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, Closed on Fridays
- Accommodation: You can easily find budget hotels in Agra close to the monument.
2. Agra fort, Agra (Best Places to Visit Agra)
It is my Favorite Agra fort. It is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Agra. If you love to see historical monuments and even if you are not must visit this magnificent fort, It will take you back in Mughal times, The beauty of this Red sandstone Agra Fort will blow your heart away you will just love it.
There are several exquisite monuments in agra fort which you must see. There are vast underground sections. The Diwan-I-Aam is a place where Mughal emperor Shah Jahan used to listen to the problems of his people. Left to the Diwan-I- Aam is a large and beautiful courtyard. The beautiful Nagina Masjid is also one of the most popular attractions to see in agra fort. The other attractions to see here are Shesh Mahal, Khas Mahal and Jahangir’s Palace.
Refer as Walled City, agra fort has four gates on the four sides which the most famous being the Delhi Gate and the Lahore Gate. This fort hosts numerous palaces and notable among them being the Shish Mahal and Khaas Mahal. Reception rooms Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam to several historic Masjids like Moti Masjid and Nagina Masjid are other worth seeing spots in this fort.
Like the rad fort in Delhi, agra fort is also called red fort of Agra, it has some similarities in architecture Both are red sandstone walled cities with gardens, palaces, audience halls, etc.
You can see the taj mahal at a distance from a pavilion in Agra Fort. When the emperor Shah Jahan was imprisonsed in agra fort for his final 8 years, gazing at the Taj Mahal was his only way to relieve his loneliness and depression until his death.
3. Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb (Best Places to Visit Agra)
On the banks of the Yamuna River sits another one of Agra’s exquisite structures: Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb. The mausoleum contains the remains of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, a Persian official who served the Mughal empire, as well as his wife.
The reason why Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah is called Baby Taj is pretty self-evident. Yes, it looks like a miniature version of taj mahal, however, it has its own charm and elegance. Located on the eastern bank of yamuna river, the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg has a resplendent architecture and intricately carved jalis or window screens.
This was the first structure to built entirely out of marble stones, with pietra dura, and make use of the famous pleasure gardens. Take a walk around the monument, after which you can leave for exploring the Mehtab Bagh.
- Entry Fee: ₹10 for Indians, ₹110 for Foreigners & ₹25 for Camera
- Timing: 6 am – 6 pm
4. Jama Masjid, (Best Places to Visit Agra)
The list of notable places to visit in Agra will be incomplete without mentioning Jama Masjid. Though a religious monument, it is known for its astounding loftiness and also its architectural richness which appeals to everybody. This four minaret Masjid, which can easily accommodate up to 25,000 people to pray at a time, has three gateways. Agra Red Fort is on the eastern side of Jama Masjid. Both the monuments give a majestic look.
The lofty dome, imposing archways and stunning tapestry in redstone lends an aura to this place. This World Heritage site sports the golden inscriptions on the royal blue colour background and is a must-see attraction of the place. This 17th-century mosque is popularly known as the “Friday Mosque”.
5. Mehtab bagh, (Best Places to Visit Agra)
Conceived long before Taj Mahal came in the picture, the powerful emperor Babur built the Charbagh or famously called Mehtab Bagh. Located north of the Taj complex, this must-visit attraction in Agra is full of greenery and provides a perfect spot to view the taj mahal.
Also called as the ‘Moonlight Garden’, this is just the place to get a stunning view of the sunset and capture some insta-worthy shots. Visitors often come to Mehtab Bagh to find respite from the usual touristy crowd of the city. The garden gives them that solitude and much more.
- Entry Fee: ₹15 for Indians & ₹200 for Foreigners
- Timing: 6 am – 6 pm
End of the Trip, you can visit those places in one day.
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