Day 1 - Agra-Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (36 km)
If you want basic accommodation, you can opt for staying in the Raja ki Mandi locality, for minimal cost. However, the area is quite congested with heavy vehicular movement.d
- Fatehabad Road has hotels to suit every budget. The average tariff here is between Rs. 2000-2500.
- Orbit Inn - located at Gandhi Nagar Marg, Near Bhagwan Talkies (Range from Rs 1500 to 3000 approx)
Below 2 properties are in New Agra, Dayal Bagh Road
- Hotel Poonam Plaza - Range from Rs 1500- 3500 approx.)
- Dayal Lodge and Boutique - Range from Rs 2500 to 4000.
You may have Breakfast/Lunch at Below mentioned places - within 2 km from Bhagwan Talkies
- The Nehru Nagar market (MG Road - in front of Bachoomal) is a good spot for foodies including places like Deviram Sweets and Restaurant and Bhagat Halwai, you can try their Bedai poori, Kachori & delicious north Indian food.
- Pinch of spice at civil lines Sanjay place and at Fatehabad Road, Agra - Serves veg & Non-Veg Food
Once you reach Agra, the first thing you can do is visit Fatehpur Sikri, 36 kms away.
- Fatehpur Sikri – The 450-year-old city, located West of Agra, was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is made in a beautiful architectural display of red sandstone. Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Salim Chishti’s tomb, Jodha Bai’s Palace, Panch-Mahal are its major sites to visit.
- You need at least 3 hours to visit this city in a proper manner.
- Sadar Bazar – In the evening you can go for a walk in one of the famous local markets, Sadar Bazar. It is a traditional marketplace selling fabrics, leather products, and souvenirs.
Fateh Pur Sikri
Snacks/Dinner – Sadar Bazar is also famous for its food options, filling in the hunger for snacks as well as full dinner meal –
- Lohar Gali – 3 km from the Bazar, this place is famous for street food options like chat, Gol-Gappa, Dahi-Bhalla, etc.
- Ram Babu Parathe Wala – Located at Sikandara, this eatery serves some of the amazing stuffed parathas!.
- In the evening time around 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM you will find approx 50+ food stalls for speedy and spicy food including Golgappas, Dahi Bhalla, Dahi Gujiya, Dosa, icecream and a lot more. Location: Near Soami Bagh.
Ram Babu Parathe Wala, Agra
Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 2 - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Visit & food Exploration
Start your day with delicious local Breakfast options within 2 km of Bhagwan Talkies at MG Road
- Shri Dauji Misthan Bhandar - Popular for its Bedhai Puri, Kachori, Samosa & Pakoda. The famous food point for the locals as well as the travellers. -
- Manoj Dhaba - Delicious food, They serve tea to meals for 24 hours.
- Bajrang Paan Wala for a sudden pinch of sweetness.
Taj Mahal – Start your day with a visit to the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal. For information regarding visiting hours, ticket prices, access, etc, visit here. You can also purchase tickets online.
- (Due to Covid Online Ticket is disabled)
- Taj Mahal is closed for visitors on Fridays.
Lal Quila (Agra Fort) – Lal Quila or Red Fort (500 m from Taj Mahal) is another ancient monument, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in May 1638, which served as the official residence of the Mughal royalty for a while.
Taj Mahal
Lunch Options within 5 km of Lal Quila
- Aahar Restaurant and Banquet for best snacks and lunch meals at Sanjay Place.
- Om Bhojnalaya in Sadar Bazar: Serves a la carte & veg Thali.
Om Bhojanalay, Agra
Akbar’s Tomb – Next you can visit the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar, also known as “Sikandara”, about 16 km from the Taj Mahal and 5-6 km from the Hari Parwat area.
Tomb of Akbar built between 1605 to 1613
Guru Ka Taal – This historic Gurudwara is located near Sikandra, about 12 km from the Taj Mahal. It is testimony to the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who offered voluntary arrest to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Earlier there was Taal(reservoir) built in 610 AD, later Gurudwara was built
Chini Ka Rauza – Built in 1635, this is a tomb of Mughal scholar-poet and Prime Minister of Emperor Shah Jahan, Afzal Khan Shirazi. It is about 8 km away from the Taj Mahal.
Built as a combination of Afghanistan & persian style of architecture
Dinner – There are several pure vegetarian & Non Veg food options to choose from
- Chokho Jeeman – Serves Pure Rajasthani cuisine, 6 km from Chini ka Rauza.
- One can explore the food options in Sadar Bazar like the famous Mama chicken Mama Franky, Chaat gali and Ice Cream stalls in the desert. 7 km from Chini Ka Rauza.
If you walk around the cuisine options at Sikandra Road or near khandari then you can explore:
- Pind Baluchi at Sikandra road in front of Guru ka taal.
- For south Indian Food- Explore the best among all "Sagar Ratna" Near Khandari police station, Khandari Crossing, Agra.
Veg Thali at Chokho Jeeman
Overnight stay in Agra
Day 3 - Mankameshwar Temple & Aram Bagh Visit
Start your day with delicious Breakfast options at several ‘Dhakels’ or street food carts parked at any of the three main areas.
- Hari Parwat (8 km from the Taj Mahal), Sanjay Place (8 km) and Shahganj (10 km).
- In the morning time around- 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM you will find approx 50+ food stalls in the Dayalbagh area which includes (South Indian cuisine, UP cuisines like kachori and Bedai, chai and samosa, Gujarati snacks and a lot more.
- For tea lovers - local tea stalls in Dayal Bagh like Honey tea stall and Bhagwati chai wala in soami bagh, Dayal bagh Agra.
- Delhi gate chai wala, Civil lines Agra
Before you leave Agra, if you have a few hours to spare, you can visit the following locations.
- Sri Mankameshwar Mandir – Located near the Agra Fort Railway Station, this is one of the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Rajeshwar Mandir – One of the oldest four Shiva Temples, it is built in ancient Pagoda style and is located 6 km from Sri Mankameshwar Mandir, on the Fatehabad Road.
Sri Mankameshwar Mandir, Agra
Araam Bagh – Located just 8 km from the Taj Mahal, this place is the oldest Mughal Garden in India. Built by Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528, this is the place where Babur was buried before his remains were taken to Kabul.
Aram Bagh - Entrance fees - Rs 15 per head
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