Top 10 Places to Visit in Agra

• • A massive red sandstone fort built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
  • Houses beautiful palaces, courtyards, and mosques within its walls.
  • A great spot to view the Taj Mahal from a distance.
• 📍 Location: Rakabganj, Agra
• ⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 🎟 Entry Fee: ₹35 (Indians), ₹550 (Foreigners)

• • • A well-preserved Mughal city, once the capital of Emperor Akbar.
    • Features Buland Darwaza (the tallest gateway in the world) and Jama Masjid.
    • Known for its blend of Persian, Hindu, and Islamic architecture.
  • 📍 Location: 40 km from Agra
  • ⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 🎟 Entry Fee: ₹35 (Indians), ₹550 (Foreigners)

• • • • A beautiful Mughal garden located across the Yamuna River.
      • Offers stunning views of the Taj Mahal, especially at sunset.
      • Perfect for photography and peaceful walks.
    • 📍 Location: Near Taj Mahal, Agra
    • ⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • 🎟 Entry Fee: ₹25 (Indians), ₹300 (Foreigners)

• A miniature version of the Taj Mahal, built before it.
• Made of white marble with intricate carvings.
• Known as the first Mughal structure built entirely of marble.

📍 Location: Moti Bagh, Agra

⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟 Entry Fee: ₹30 (Indians), ₹310 (Foreigners)

• The tomb of Emperor Akbar, showcasing Mughal, Hindu, and Persian architecture.
• A peaceful and historical site surrounded by lush gardens.
• Built by Akbar himself before his death.

📍 Location: Sikandra, Agra

⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟 Entry Fee: ₹30 (Indians), ₹310 (Foreigners)

• • One of the largest mosques in India, built by Shah Jahan’s daughter Jahanara Begum.
  • Features red sandstone and marble domes with intricate carvings.
  • Still an active place of worship, especially on Fridays.
• 📍 Location: Near Agra Fort
• ⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• 🎟 Entry Fee: Free

• The tomb of Shah Jahan’s Prime Minister, Afzal Khan.
• Famous for its Persian-style blue tile work (Chini).
• A hidden gem for history lovers and photographers.

📍 Location: Near Itimad-ud-Daulah

⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟 Entry Fee: Free

• A beautiful garden located inside Agra Fort, built by Shah Jahan.
• Once used as a private garden for the Mughal emperors.
• Features intricate geometric patterns and water channels.

📍 Location: Inside Agra Fort

⏰ Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟 Entry Fee: Included with Agra Fort ticket

• Famous for leather goods, handicrafts, souvenirs, and Agra Petha.
• A great place to buy gifts and experience local shopping culture.
• Don’t forget to try Agra’s famous street food!

📍 Location: Near Agra Cantt

⏰ Timings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM