Tourism is a vibrant industry in India and plays an effective role in the GDP of India. Besides providing employment opportunities to many it also enhances economic prosperity to all regions. The Agra city, nestled at the bank of river Yamuna, has emerged as an international embarkation point and acquired admission among cities known for inbound tourism like Milan, Berlin, Paris, Dubai, Bangkok etc. Agra is the only city in India known for having three world heritage sites listed by UNESCO namely TajMahal, Agra Fort and FatehpurSikri. Its real treasure is the TajMahal, the cynosure of Indian tourism in the global arena. We aimed to promote destinations in Agra which yet not been presented with their potential. Our core business is tourism and we are the pioneers in the industry we work in bringing high-end tourism to Agra. Apart from tourism Agra is also known for some traditional businesses like zardozi, kite making shops, marble inlay factory, thread factory, wooden utensils, etc which you can see in our heritage walk tour package. If you are looking for a recreational break and make the best of your day, we are right there at your service for a local sightseeing tour of Agra.
EXPERIENCE FAIR AND FESTIVALS DURING AGRA SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Tourist can plan their Agra sightseeing date with local festival to enjoy monument as well as event. Some of the prominent festivals in Agra are mentioned below that can be connected with Agra sightseeing tour package.
TAJ MAHOTSAV
This event brings together India’s rich arts, crafts, cultures,cuisine, dance and music.on common plateform. It ia an 10 days event held in month of February at Shilpgram parking of Taj Mahal.
RAM BARAT
The event literally mean divine marriage of Lord Ram, depicting tableaux of Lord Ram marriage procession. Every year, a new locality is chosed in Agra for this procession and city is decorated with flowers and lights.
KAILASH FAIR
This fair is celebrated in Agra with splendour in honour of Lord Shiva who is believed to have appeared here in the form of a stone called Lingam.
BATESHWAR FAIR
This is fair of cattles at Bateshwar and usually starts few days before Diwali (a festival of lights) and remain continue for three weeks.
A ONE DAY LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TOUR
• Monument included in this package ; Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj and MehtabBagh
• Tour Includes ; Sedan Car , English Speaking Tour Guide , Monument Parkings and Taxes
• Tour Excludes ; Monument Entrance , Food and any Tipping
• Time duration 8 hours
TOUR FARE ; INR 6900
AGRA OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING TOUR FOR 02 DAYS
• Monument included in this package ; TajMahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj , MehtabBagh , Sikandra and FatehpurSikri excursion.
• Tour Includes ; Sedan Car , English Speaking Tour Guide , Monument Parkings and Taxes
• Tour Excludes ; Monument Entrance , Food and any Tipping
• Time duration 8 hours per day
TOUR FARE ; INR 6900
AGRA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FOR 03 DAYS
• Monument included in this package ; TajMahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj , MehtabBagh , Sikandra, FatehpurSikri excursion and Agra wildlife Tour
• Tour Includes ; Sedan Car , English Speaking Tour Guide , Monument Parkings and Taxes
• Tour Excludes ; Monument Entrance , SOS Entrance, Food and any Tipping
• Time duration 8 hours per day
TOUR FARE ;INR 10,300
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...BEST SITES FOR SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN AGRA
TAJ MAHAL
The world famous monument built by king Shah Jahan in loving memory of his fourth wife Arjumandbano begum. It attracts worldwide visitors to Agra city. It is widely known as symbol of immortal love.
AGRA FORT
It was built by 3rd Mughal King Akbar using red sandstone later his grandson Shah Jahan did some successive renovation in it. Like TajMahal it is also a world heritage site, encircling some beautiful palaces inside like KhasMahal , JahangiriMahaletc
ITIMAD UD DAULAH
Popularly known as Baby TajMahal, constructed by NurJahan where remains of her father MirzaGhiyas Beg was buried. It is believed that most of the designs are copied from this monument for the construction of TajMahal.
AKBAR TOMB
The construction of this tomb was started by 3rd Mughal king Akbar as his own mausoleum during his lifetime. Final finishing was done with marble by his son Jahangir after demise of Akbar.
FATEHPUR SIKRI
It is also known as Ghost city abandoned by king Akbar who constructed it as administrative capital of Mughal empire. Here you can also visit the dargah of sufi saint SalimChisti. Here you can see some fascinating buildings like Diwan I Am , Jodha Palace , Turkey Sultana palace etc.
CHINI KA RAUZA
It is the tomb of Afzal Khan who was prominent minister and great poet in court of Shah Jahan. It reflects Persian architectural style and famous for glazed tiles or chini.
GURU KA TAL
It was originally constructed as repository for rainwater and now important pilgrimage destination for the Sikhs. This gurudwara was built in the memory of Guru TejBahadurJi.
MARIYAM TOMB
It is mausoleum of MariyamUzZamani, wife of 3rd Mughal king Akbar. It was constructed by 4th Mughal king Jahangir in memory of her mother MariyamUzZamani.
MEHTAB BAGH
It is a beautiful garden at opposite side of TajMahal. It provides perfect view of TajMahal for photography lovers especially during sunset time.
ARAM BAGH
It is the first and oldest Mughal garden in Agra built by first Mughal king Babur. In this garden he was buried tentatively and later transferred to Kabul, in Afghanistan, for permanent burial.
HIRAN MINAR
It is a tomb, built by 3rd Mughal King Akbar in loving memory of his favorite elephantHiran who had saved life of Akbar in many occasion into the battlefield. It is situated 1km far from FatehpurSikri Fort. Alternatively, it is believed to be the light house for night travellers.
FATEHPUR SIKRI
It is also known as Ghost city abandoned by king Akbar who constructed it as administrative capital of Mughal empire. Here you can also visit the dargah of sufi saint SalimChisti. Here you can see some fascinating buildings like Diwan I Am , Jodha Palace , Turkey Sultana palace etc.
JAMA MASJID
The Jama Masjid in Agra was constructed by princess Jahanara Begum, daughter of emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. It is known for its unusual dome and absence of minarets.
TAJ NATURE WALK
One can enjoy stroll in the beautiful natural forest spread just 500 metres from the shilpgram parking. From here tourist can have panoramic view of the Taj Mahal from different dunes in park.
RAM BAGH
One of the earliest garden in Mughal regime, constructed by first Mughal king Babur,founder of Mughal empire. It is believed that mortal remains of Babur were temporarily buried here before being taken to Kabul in Afganistan.
NEAR BY SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS FROM AGRA
Fatehpur Sikri (48 kms)
Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur (68 kms)
Mathura (56 kms)
Vrindavan (75 kms)
National Chambal Sanctuary (80 kms)
Elephant Care Centre (28 Kms)
Bear Sanctuary (14 kms)
SHOPPING IN AGRA DURING SIGHTSEEING
Agra is known for its marble inlay handicrafts and tourist can visit workshop to see live demo of craftsmen blending semi precious stone in marble.Fourth Mughal empress Nur Jahan took personal interest in handicrafts of Zari embroidery work (Tapastry). Agra is also famous for some sweets like Petha, Gajak and the salted snack Dalmot. Other handicrafts products in Agra are leatherware, brassware, Mughal Jewellery and hand knotted carpets.
FAQ RELATED TO AGRA SIGHTSEEING DAY TOUR PACKAGE
What are monuments one can see in one day local sightseeeing tour of Agra ?
Taj Mahal (Visit at sunrise time), Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh (Sunset view point for Taj Mahal) and Fatehpur Sikri (Excursion)
How can I spend two days in Agra ?
Day one you can do excursion of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar Tomb at Sikandra and Mariyam Tomb. Second day visit Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daullah tomb and Mehtab Bagh.
What is the best time to visit Agra?
Time between Autumn and winter is appropriate for tourists to visit Agra for sightseeing.
Is one day enough for Agra sightseeing?
To expolore prominent sites in Agra, one day is sufficient. If you are coming on day trip from Delhi or Jaipur, you can visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. For touring nearby excursions like Elephant care centre, Chambal Safari or Fatehpur Sikri , overnight trip is recommended.
What to eat in Agra during sightseeing?
Petha, Dalmot, Chaat, Mughali Paratha, Bhalla, Tandori Chicken etc are the famous food in Agra.
What is famous in Agra for Shopping?
During sightseeing you must visit Sadar Bazar known for handicraft items and leather work. City is famous in the world for its marbl inlay factory where one can see live demo by local craftsmen.