places to visit in agra beyond taj mahal

1. Tourists generally prefer not to stay for long in Agra as it is a very unappealing city with various touts. However, there are various beautiful monuments and places to visit, and the Taj Mahal is overrated, so this article talks about the other ones. Taj Mahal is overrated Here are ten places that tourists must visit beyond the Taj Mahal to witness the natural beauty of Agra.

2. Agra Fort Agra Fort is one of India's most robust and Essential Mughal forts. After reaching Agra in 1558, king Akbar widely rebuilt the fort with red sandstone. The progress took eight years and was finished in 1573. Agra's other tombs Agra has two symbolic tombs, with stunning Islamic-style architecture, which existed even before the Taj Mahal but have been later clouded by it. One of them is known as the Tomb of Akbar the Great, and the other one is called Itmad-Ud-Daulah. Mehtab Bagh Don't want to pay the costly entry fee or warn the crowds to stop over the Taj Mahal? Or like a different view of it? One can perfectly see the tomb from across the Riverbank, and one such location to die for is the Mehtab Bagh, meaning moonlight garden. The Mughal heritage walk The Mughal heritage walk is a society-based tourism plan started by the center for urban and regional excellence, aka CURE, to help villagers of Kachhpura Village generate an income from tourism and improve their lives. Taj Nature Walk Get far from the hordes of people and enjoy the Taj Mahal encircled by nature. Less than 500 m or 0.3 miles from the east gate on Fatehabad Road, one can see a 70-hectare reserve forest that gives a unique chance to adore the monument in different spectrums and settings. Sheroes Hangout Wrapped away between ornament shops opposite the Gateway Hotel on Fatehabad Road is a fabulous graffiti-filled cafe that one must visit in Agra. The notable and motivational Sheroes Hangout (She + Heroes) hires brave women survivors of horrific acid attacks.

3. Old City Bazaars To feel the heart of Agra, go to the stunning and overcrowded Old City behind 17th century Jama Masjid Mosque. There, the tourist will witness an interlink of narrow lanes, housing a fascinating variety of things, including spices, clothes, saris, jewelry, shoes, crafts, snack stalls, and much more. Agra Vegetable Market For a spirited spectacle, wake up early and head over to the wholesale vegetable market, which is on - Any guesses? Yes, that's right, Fatehabad Road. This energetic market, taking place in a vacant lot, is a distribution center for goods from all over India. Agra Bear Rescue Center Wildlife SOS runs the Agra Bear Rescue Center, which consists of sloth bears that were held captive and made for dancing. The Agra Bear Rescue Center is open daily from sunrise to sunset and is situated on National Highway 19, NH19, inside Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. Korai Village On their way to Fatehpur Sikri, tourists can stop over at Korai Village. It is a tribal village whose residents were the keepers of dancing sloth bears. Since the bears were taken away by Agra Bear Rescue Center, they hardly had any income, so for $10 per person, one can experience village life and help these villagers. Excited to explore these destinations? India By Car and Driver can create a customized Delhi Jaipur Agra Tour package including these places at the stopover in Agra.