Agra is one of India’s most historic cities, and is also among the most popular tourist destinations of our country. Millions of people from all over the world visit this city every year, along with other nearby destinations. However, if you’re on a tight schedule, and have just a day to spare for Agra, things can become a little tricky. Not that it is not good for a day, you just need to choose the right activities so that you make the most out of the time you have. If you are on such schedule, here are the best things to do in Agra in a single day:
- Explore the Beauty of Taj Mahal
One of the major reasons for Agra being a tourist hotspot is the Taj Mahal. Any trip to the city is incomplete without visiting this architectural marvel, which also happens to be one the list of “Seven Wonders of the World”. If you’re on an Agra day tour, visit the Taj Mahal early morning to witness the mausoleum illuminate as the sun rises. This is a perfect activity to commence the day’s tour.
- Explore the Historic Agra Fort
The home of the mighty Mughals, the masterpiece, the Agra Fort is another piece of India’s glorious past. The majestic fort is where emperors lived until moved their capital to Delhi, and therefore, nostalgia will engulf you as soon as you step in. All the history you’ve read in the textbooks will run through your mind, making the journey through the royal passages and lawn a transcending affair.
- Homestay Lunch in a Local Residence
By the time you visit the above two monuments, it will be time for lunch, and things will only get interesting. While on a same day trip to Agra, you can experience authentic local hospitality, as you get a chance to have lunch at a local family’s house who serve mouth-watering homemade vegetarian delicacies. And if at all you aren’t familiar with this fact yet, Agra serves some of the best food you can have in North India.
- Visit the Baby Taj, Itimad-ud-Daulah
The Tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is one of the lesser known monuments from the Mughal era, though it is one of the most beautiful ones. It is also known as “Bachcha Taj”, or “Baby Taj”, and is regarded as the draft of the Taj Mahal, because the tomb represents a transitional period of architecture from red sandstone to white marble. Again, be ready for goosebumps and a heavy dose of nostalgia!
- Spend the Evening at Mehtab Bagh
Mehtab Bagh, which means Moonlight Garden, is the most perfect place to end your Agra day tour. See the Taj Mahal illuminate again at sunset from this park, which was reopened by the Archaeological Survey of India in November 2019. Once the sun is down the moon is up and shining, see the true beauty of the Taj, as the moonlight engulfs it.
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