Agra Tour Packages

Agra, the city of eternal love and architectural greatness, is located on the Yamuna River banks in Uttar Pradesh. It is a chagrin of Mughal legacy, a global masterpiece, and royal flair. Agra is a living museum and the best thing about this city is the eternal Taj Mahal, which is breathing love, art and empire.

Agra tour packages assist the visitor in immersing in the Mughal magnificence with the help of the well-known monuments, crowded bazaars, and rich cuisine. Whether it is a romantic getaway, a family getaway, or a cultural tour, these packages offer guided tours, comfortable accommodation and experiences around the major attractions of Agra.Agra is a place of romance, history and art that cannot leave any visitor indifferent with its sunrise sightseeing of the Taj Mahal, its detailed marble inlay workshops, and its ancient grandeur of Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Popular Tour Packages Included in Agra Tours

Agra Couple & Honeymoon Tour: Agra, being a romantic city, is popular among couples. The Agra Honeymoon Packages includes personal guided tours of the Taj Mahal, sunset sightseeing at Mehtab Bagh, luxury accommodation, and candlelight dinners along the Yamuna River.

Agra Heritage Tour: This tour package pays attention to historical sites of the city, namely the Taj Mahal, the city of Agra Fort, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Fatehpur Sikri. Perfect for history fans who desire to know the Mughal heritage.

Agra Family Tour: Ideal to visit with the family, it will be a blend of cultural sightseeing, exploring the markets of Agra and visiting child-friendly tourist attraction sites like the Mughal Heritage Walk and Wildlife SOS.

Agra Luxury Tour: This is a royal treat that includes 5-star heritage hotels such as ITC Mughal or The Oberoi Amarvilas, private chauffeurs, and exclusive access to the best attractions.

Golden Triangle Tour (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur): This is the most famous tour for international tourists, as it touches upon three Indian cities, the symbols of Indian culture, architecture and local life, without taking more than a few days.

Same Day Agra Tour from Delhi: This is a perfect tour on short trips, which will involve express travel along the Yamuna Expressway, sightseeing and touring of both the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, as well as lunch in a local top-notch restaurant.

Spiritual and Cultural Agra Tour: Visits to the spiritual sites such as Jama Masjid and Guru Ka Tal, and visits to the workshops of traditional art such as marble inlay, zari embroidery and miniature painting.

Places to Visit in Agra

Taj Mahal: The most famous icon of love in the world, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, its white marble shines differently during the sunrise, sunset and moonlight.

Agra Fort: It is also another UNESCO-listed place of interest, and it was a red sandstone fortress where the Mughal emperors lived. Visit its royal palaces, Jahangir Palace and the Sheesh Mahal with elaborate mirror work.Palace and

Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri is an abandoned seat of the Mughals with an amazing architecture just 40km away Agra. You should not miss Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Tomb of Salim Chishti.

Mehtab Bagh: It is an ideal place which is located on the opposite side of Yamuna River and provides a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal during sunset. It is also a favorite shooting site of the photography lovers.

Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah: The first mausoleum constructed entirely of white marble, itmad-ud-daulah tomb is also known as the Baby Taj as it signified the change in the architectural design.

Akbar Tomb, Sikandra: This is a masterpiece of Akbar, an emperor, which is a blend of Hindu, Islamic and Persian designs and has lush gardens.

Streets of Agra Bazaar: Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Taj Ganj are the bustling shopping streets where marble artefacts, leather goods, jewellery and traditional sweets like petha are available.

Travel Guide for Agra Tour Packages

Agra is a tourist friendly destination that is well connected, has variety of accommodation and has well maintained monuments. The following are some of the tips to enjoy your Agra experience:

Entry Timings: The Taj Mahal is covered between sunrise to sunset with the exception of Fridays. The mornings are the best time to visit the site as the crowds are minimal and the photographs are better.

Local Cuisine: Savor Mughlai cuisine including biryani, kebabs and tandoori specialties. The petha, bedai with jalebi and dal moth are local favourites at Agra.

Cultural Experience: Watch a live performance in Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Centre that narrates the story of Shah-John and mumtaz-Mahal.

Dress Comfortably: Light clothes and comfortable shoes; most sightseeing involves walking.

Respect Monument Rules: There are restrictions on photography at some areas of monuments. Avoid going against local instructions.

Tour packages are usually accompanied with heritage walks, local food tasting tours, and shopping tours so that you can also see Agra other than its monuments.

Best Time to Visit Agra

• Winter (October to March): This is the most ideal season to visit and with cool and pleasant weather that allows sightseeing. The Taj Mahal is particularly beautiful in winter sky which has a clear blue color.
• Summer (April to June): The temperatures may reach up to 40 o C, yet it is not too hard when you visit the Taj early in the morning and spend time in some of the indoor facilities like museums.
• Monsoon (July to September): Rain is a romantic element in the Taj Mahal and greenery in the gardens. There is a good opportunity to shoot and have fewer people.

To have the most pleasantMahal,rience, you should visit it in winter when cultural celebrations and fairs are also held in and around Agra.

Best Places to Stay in Agra

The Oberoi Amarvilas: This is a luxurious hotel located only 600 meters away from the Taj Mahal and the rooms include direct views of the monument.

ITC Mughal, A Luxury Collection Hotel: This 5-star hotel is based on the Mughal architecture and is highly comfortable, with landscaped gardens and a world-class spa.

Taj Hotel & Convention Centre: It is the modern luxury hotel with a rooftop dining place with panoramic views of the city, which is situated near the Taj Mahal.

Trident Agra: It is a hotel that provides family-friendly services and is characterized by its comfort, high level of service and serene atmosphere.

Hotel Clarks Shiraz: A middle-class heritage hotel that is affordable yet luxurious and perfect when travelling with family and friends.

It is also possible to find cheap guesthouses and boutique accommodations in the Taj Ganj region for budget travelers.

Best Shopping Places in Agra

• Sadar Bazaar: This is the best market in Agra that deals with leather products, marble souvenirs, handicrafts, and local snacks.
• Kinari Bazaar: This is a traditional market close to Jama Masjid that is perfect for jewelry, zari embroidery, and wedding attire.
• Shah Market: Ideal electronic, accessories and casual shopping.
• Subhash Bazaar: A popular destination for ethnic clothing, textiles and sarees.
• Taj Ganj Market: This marketplace is located nearby the Taj Mahal and is ideal for purchasing mini replicas of the Taj, paintings and other artifacts found in the area.

 Remember to pack Agra petha and dal moth, which are also good souvenirs.

How to Reach Agra

By Air: Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport (Agra Airport) is the closest airport to it, and it has few domestic flights. The closest international airport is in Delhi (approximately 220km), which is linked by the Yamuna Expressway.

By Train: Agra is a big railway station with stations such as Agra Cantt, Raja Ki Mandi and Agra Fort Railway Station. Agra is linked to Delhi, Jaipur and Gwalior by the Gatimaan Express and Shatabdi Express in a matter of a few hours.

By Road: Yamuna Expressway is a way to travel between the capitals of Delhi and Agra without any troubles (approximately 3-4 hours). There are also regular UPSRTC buses and private cabs that can be taken to nearby cities.

By Private Tour: In most Agra tour packages, the tourists are provided with the services of the car transfers with the experienced guides, so the travel is not a problem.