Exploring Agra: 48 Hours Challenge
The beautiful city of Agra was once the seat of the Mughal Empire, and ever since then it has been monumental and played a major role in shaping India’s history.The Mughal Dynasty was known for its architectural brilliance and eye to precision in intricate detailing of every monument; and this can be seen at present in Agra. While Taj Mahal garners the interest of majority of tourists, there are other exemplary structures in the city that need to be explored. So here’s our version of the perfect 2 days itinerary for Agra.
Day 1:
Have the first meal of your day at Shankar Ji restaurant. Located near the auto rickshaw stand at Tajganj, this eatery will offer you the best of the local cuisine. After a fulfilling meal, you can make your way to the Taj Mahal. Walk around, gaze at this architectural marvel, sit by the fountains or simply stroll in the gardens, but make the most of your time admiring this beauty. Now that you’ve spent couple of hours at the Taj Mahal, get ready to take the best of historic period at Agra Fort. The fort houses Diwan-i-Am (hall of public audience), Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) and Shish Mahal. Post your visit to the Agra Fort, have lunch at Dasaprakash. This is one of the renowned restaurants in the city where you can have authentic South Indian cuisine along with signature vegetarian Continental dishes, fresh juices and ice creams. Your last stop for the day is Fatehpur Sikri, an imperial city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri has palaces, buildings, courts, harems and a mosque. One of the main attractions of this architectural grandeur is the Buland Darwaza. Now that you’ve completed the tour of Fatehpur Sikri, head back to the hotel, have your meal in the room or any nearby restaurant and have a good sleep.
Day 2:
Today is going to be a long day! After an early morning breakfast head to the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, another brilliant display of Mughal architecture. Next, visit Guru ka Tal, a holy pilgrimage destination for the Sikh community. If you love to shop and want to take back artifacts from Agra, you must visit Raja ki Mandi and Kinari Bazaar. Both these market places are a major crowd puller in the city, where you can find the best of local art and crafts. There are multitude of small eateries and lavish restaurants near these markets, so you can have lunch at any place of your choice. Later in the evening, head to Mehtab Garden for a beautiful view of Taj Mahal. Sit there for a while and just take in the beautiful scenery. Use the remainder of the evening to relax in the hotel or head to the Sadar Bazar for dinner at some top notch restaurant.
This marks the end of two days trip to Agra. Hope you will enjoy yourself during this trip.
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