How to Spend a Day in Agra – Datail Itineraries

India is a treasure house of golden history and unforgettable architecture. The Mughal era is one of the panoramic historical phases in India as it witnessed lot of development in areas of creativity.

Visit Agra, one of the most patronised towns of the Mughal monarchs, to witness tall towers, palatial palaces, green gardens and the marvellous mausoleums.

Though Agra is a very important tourist destination in India, people usually take up small trips to Agra from Delhi. All it takes is one day to enjoy Agra.

Detailed Itinerary For Your Agra Trip

A trip to India is pretty incomplete without visiting its most famous landmark! The Taj Mahal isn’t only a famous place to visit in India, it’s famous all around the globe, with millions of visitors every year.

Taj Mahal :- 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Taj Mahal is the main attraction here. Top things to enjoy here are the monument, prayer room, museum and the garden. It would take around 90 minutes to two hours to enjoy this monument.

About Taj Mahal:-

An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

The magical hue of Taj Mahal:- It is advisable to be early at Agra on your same day Taj Mahal tour if you want to know the real magic of the monument. With passing time, Taj Mahal changes colour. As the first sun rays touch the white marble structure, it is pink and under the afternoon sun it is pure white while the Taj glitters like gold under moonlight; it is said that the changing colours reflect the changing moods of the queen.

The Taj Mahal

12:00 PM Lunch - Its Time to Lunch

Now Transfer to Agra’s renowned Restaurant for lunch.

Agra Fort :- 01:00 P.M. to 02:00 P.M.

Though Agra Fort is very close to Taj Mahal,It is a heritage site with wonderful architectural beauty and interesting entertainment show. After the show, find any restaurant for a nice hot Lunch before reaching your next destination.

About Agra Fort:-

The Agra Fort is a 16th century fortress, known as the Red Fort of Agra. The fort stands as an example of the powerful architecture of the Mughal artisans. This fort complex is almost a city in itself with numerous luxurious palaces, namely, the Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal; large audience halls and couple of mosques. The saddest part of the story is that this fort was shelter for Shah Jahan during his last days, when his son Aurangzeb imprisoned him and from here he used to watch the memorial of his wife, Mumtaj.

• Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience)
• Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience)
• Anguri Bagh
• Khas Mahal
•  Pearl Mosque
• Naubat Khana (Drum House)
• Golden Pavilions
• Jahangiri Mahal

Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb :- 02:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M.

This pure marble structure was constructed by Nur Jahan for her father. This 21 meter tall tomb is a white beauty and also a treasure house of ancient paintings, which adorn the walls of the tomb. Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb is an exquisite example of Islamic architectural efficacy with a Persian touch.

Shopping :- 03:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M.

There are a lot of bazaars in Agra. You can find a lot of attractive souvenirs and other items here.  Top items to buy are leather goods, replica of Taj Mahal, Agra shoes, handicraft items, marble works, wood inlay works, antiques and marble goods. 

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