While the bliss of exploring Agra, a dynamic city of India can’t be explained in words, but the plan to explore it to experience this bliss can be put into words. So if you too are looking for the best itineraries to suit your 1 day Agra tour program, this post is for you. Here are the best places you can visit in your Agra Day Tour:
Taj Mahal
Plan an early Sunrise tour to Taj Mahal. Believe us, the wonder looks more wonderful as the sun starts rising from the skies and its first ray touch the pristine white marble of it. You can see the impact of color transition on the sheer white marble structure. Whether you just want to behold and soak it all in or want to capture it via lenses, these early morning hours serve as the best time to explore this heritage marvel.
Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah
The late hours of the morning can be scheduled for exploring the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah which is commonly considered as the Taj Mahal’s antecedent owing to the fact that its ambiance and carvings look very similar to that of Taj. The structure is nestled along the banks of the river Yamuna.
Mankameshwar Temple
Later you can proceed to explore this religious structure. The city of Agra beckons ancient temples in its four corners and Mankameshwar is one of them. This is an ancient Hindu temple popular for its religious significance.
Ram Bagh
This is one of the most popular gardens in the city blessed with verdant greenery. The interesting fact about this garden is its construction that lets the visitors enjoys the cool environs of it irrespective of how hot a day is. So for the sunny afternoon, you can take a break and relax here amidst the luscious greenery and cool breezes.
Akbar Tomb
This is one of the Pyramidal Tombs of India and the Indian City Agra proudly houses it. The tomb is popular as the resting place of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Apart from that, the 99 names of Allah on the walls of Akbar Tomb make it one of the many captivating places to visit in Agra. You can seclude an hour for exploration of this architectural wonder of Agra.
Old Markets of Agra
When it comes to markets of Indian Cities, you can find something or other exquisite in every one of them. Agra is no different and you can find several beautiful Miniatures of Taj Mahal, the epitome of love that you can buy as a souvenir for your day trip to Agra. Sadar Bazaar is one of the prominent destinations to enjoy shopping in Agra. From beautiful marble works to leather goods, from Handicrafts to antiques, there are many things in Agra market that you surely can’t resist without buying.
Agra Fort
You might catch its glimpses while your Taj Mahal tour as both of these wonders of Agra are nestled very close to each other. But putting it to the end of this day itinerary has a reason. The fort apart from housing several notable structures within also hosts the light and sound show in the evening which you can attend in the evening. What’s a better way to summon the 1 Day Agra tour other than the wondrous sights of this UNESCO listed World Heritage Site?
These are our top picks amongst the best places to visit in Agra in a day. So, now when your Agra day tour itinerary is fixed, when are you packing your bags to embark this journey