Frequently Asked Questions about Agra Tourism
1. How can I plan a cheap trip to Agra?
You can plan a budget trip to Agra in the following ways::
- • Reach Agra by land (bus/cab/own vehicle)
- • Stay in hostels or homestays
- • Tour the attractions on foot or using public transport
- • Try out local cuisines and famous shops for food
- • Take rickshaw/three-wheeler to move around within the city
2. What are the best places for Agra Tourism?
A: The main places to see in Agra include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazar, Korai Village, Fatehpur Sikri and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
3. How many days are enough in Agra?
A: 1 or 2 days are sufficient to cover all the main places to see in Agra
4. What can one do in Agra at night?
Agra is a small town and most of the places shut down at night. Here are some things that travellers can do during evening time:
- • Sadar Bazar- Try out snacks at Bhagat Halwai, Chaat Gali, historical Ram Babu Paranthe Wala, Seth Gali at Kinari Bazar, Chimmanlal Puri wala
- • Have dinner at restaurants like Pinch of Spice, Park Restaurant, Sai Khandela Restaurant, Charcoal Chimney, Pind Balluchi etc.
- • View the Taj Mahal on a full moon night
- • Watch a play about Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal at Kalakriti near the Taj Mahal
- • Visit old Agra Markets (Kinari Bazar area)
5. What is the best thing to buy in Agra?
A:The best things to buy in Agra are leather products from Sadar Bazaar, marble replicas, rugs and carpets.