Best things to do in Agra district

Agra's Absolute Essentials

Agra, the former Mughal capital, is defined by its grand 16th and 17th-century architecture. This collection highlights the iconic Taj Mahal and the massive red sandstone Agra Fort, alongside the intricate marble inlay of the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. The list also includes the riverfront Mehtab Bagh gardens, the Jama Masjid mosque, and Akbar’s Mausoleum. For local culture, the historic Kinari and Sadar Bazaars offer traditional crafts and street food within the city’s dense urban core.

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Taj Mahal

Built in the 17th century at the orders of a heartbroken Mughal emperor who wished to honour his dead wife, this imposing mausoleum is one…

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Agra Fort

Also called the Red Fort, this building is easily recognizable by its characteristic crimson-coloured walls, made from red sandstone.

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Baby Taj

This majestic mausoleum was built to serve as a tomb to a father-in-law of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

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Mehtab Bagh

Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the…

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Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Center

Amusing evening shows take place in this center. Buy a ticket and enjoy Indian culture, performances are often connected with history of Taj…

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Taj Mahal Museum

Located inside the Taj Mahal complex, this museum displays 17th-century Mughal miniatures, ivory carvings, and original architectural drawings. Notable exhibits include celadon plates rumored to detect poison and gold and silver coins from the reign of Shah Jahan.