10 Best Things to do in Agra

Taj Mahal is one monument in not only Agra but in India that has become a known name to people around the globe. After all, it is one of the seven wonders of the world! Also, because the romance and beauty the monument represents. So, the first thing on your list of best things to do in Agra can be a visit to this monument. Preferably, in the early morning, during sunrise or in the evening, during sunset. The hues of the sun during these two times against the white marble piece of architectural brilliance look mesmerising!

Here’s a trick! If you want to enjoy the view of the Taj Mahal during a sunrise or sunset but don’t want to face the crowd in the monument, this is what you should do! Reach the Yamuna River and opt for boating. You get to choose the type of boat you like and obviously, the fare will vary based on the boat you opt for. A boating trip generally lasts 30 minutes, which is perfect to enjoy the views of the Taj Mahal as well as the surrounding areas!

You have probably added Agra Fort to your Agra travel guide. And in that case, plan your visit during the sunset and get a ticket for the light and sound show. Watching the show is considered to be one of the best activities to do in Agra. So, you know it is going to be fantastic! The fort is wonderfully lit after sunset and the high-quality sound system makes things even more enjoyable. What happens in the show is that you are taken back in the fort’s past through music and visuals.

The Mughal emperors had created many wonders in the city of Agra and the Mughal Gardens are surely among those wonders. If we have to define Mughal Gardens, we will say, heavenly lands built according to the Persian style garden layout. The beautiful Mughal Gardens are definitely worth a watch! Coming to Agra, you can visit Taj Mahal Garden, Ram Bagh and Mehtab Bagh. All three are a treat to sore eyes. A visit to any of these gardens will bring you closer to nature and fill your heart with peace.

The heritage legacy that Fatehpur Sikri carries makes it one of the best places to visit in Agra. And that is why we have a heritage walk in Fatehpur Sikri on this list. This present-day small town was once the capital of Emperor Akbar’s kingdom. So, you know that it has many interesting tales waiting to be told! Convinced to visit the place? Great! Add this to your list of stuff to do in Agra. And when you visit, make sure to have some time in your hand so that you can explore all the impressive structures here. Diwan-i-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Aam, Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace, Jama Masjid and Panch Mahal are the ones to look forward to!

The cultural heritage that India holds is significant to all of us. While we all honour that cultural heritage in our own ways, Agra has its special ways too! One of the special ways is a musical performed at the Kalakriti Cultural and Conventional Centre every day. It is basically a musical drama named Mohabbat-the-Taj. It is a 90-minute long show and not even a minute of the show will be dull. Other than watching the show, you can buy marble, wood and metal handicrafts from here.

Another place to see and buy beautiful handicrafts is the Shilpgram (Shilp translates to art and gram into the village). The ethnic craftsmanship that you will get to see here will surely impress you to the core. So, pay a visit, watch around, give compliments and to help the talented artists here to carry on their legacy and talent, do buy a piece of craft or two. They will make for great souvenirs!

You come to Agra and don’t do any shopping, no, that doesn’t sound right! The bustling markets are an integrated part of Agra’s tourism and you must explore them. The first market that you can visit is the Kinari Market. It is quite famous for handicrafts, textiles, glassware, leather items, marble works and spices. You can also visit Sadar Bazaar, Subhash Bazaar, Subhash Emporium and Raja Ki Mandi. Clothing, jewellery, handicrafts, spices, household goods, you name it and the markets of Agra will supply!

We will repeat, you come to Agra and don’t taste the food, no, that doesn’t sound right! The lip-smacking Mughlai cuisine is definitely a speciality here, again, thanks to the Mughal Emperors and their love for food! You should definitely try some Mughlai dishes when you are here. Here are some more suggestions! Petha from Panchi Petha, parathas from Ram Babu, chat from Agra Chat House and bedai and jalebi from Deviram Sweets!

There are two water parks in Agra, Dolphin - The Water World and Friends Gokulam Fun City. Visiting any of them can be one of the fun and also adventure activities in Agra. There are plenty of water rides that you can enjoy in both of these water parks. The Dolphin also has an amusement park that you can explore. In between having fun, when the hunger pangs hit, go straight to the food plaza and you will be sorted.

So, our list of the 10 best fun things to do in Agra is complete. Now, you go ahead and add them to your travel guide and get ready for an awesome time!