Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, to experience the magic of rising sun on the flawless marble façade of the monument.
Sunset experience at Mehtab Bagh (a.k.a Moonlight Garden), which gets you the view of Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River.
Enjoy the heritage walk through Kachhpura town, exploring the bustling streets. Visit the Humayun Mosque and try the local “petha” – a famous local sweetmeat and “paan – a refreshing mouth-freshener made with caramelized rose petals, and betel leaf”.
Agra Fort, the impregnable fortress built by Emperor Akbar.
Itmad-ud-Daula, a mausoleum many say was the precursor to Taj Mahal. It is locally known as Baby Taj.
Sikandra makes for an interesting addition to your visit to Agra. It is just north of Agra, and the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar rests here.
Fatehpur Sikri, the erstwhile Mughal capital city. A stunning example of a well-planned cityscape commissioned by the Mughals.
Wildlife SOS Bear and Elephant Camp spend a day at this rescue facility and volunteer with the precious animals.
Learn about the stunning “pietra dura” inlay artwork by visiting a local artist.
Go to town at Kinari Bazaar, it has colourful textiles and is famous for wedding attires. Observe a local embroidery artist painstakingly adorning a wedding lehenga (traditional Indian wedding dress).
Enjoy Mughlai cuisine at the Taj Ganj area, choose from Boti or Seekh Kabab, Tandoori Chicken and many more, rich Mughal dishes.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Chambal River Safari are two extensions to Agra which are unique for the animal sightseeing. Bharatpur is a birdwatchers’ heaven and Chambal River Safari gives you a chance to observe the stony river gharial (alligator) and the more elusive gangetic river dolphin.
Take a day trip to Mathura and Vrindavan, to learn more about Krishna – the universally beloved God of the Hindus.
