Another important station for Agra is Tundla just 35 km from Agra. Bus services, motorable highways and excellent expressways connect Agra with all major cities in India. Home Destinations Agra. Agra Fort Imposing fort on the banks of the River Yamuna.
The construction of Jama Masjid required some 5, workers and was completed in a time period of 6 years. Guru Ka Taal is a very famous Gurudwara in Agra. This Gurudwara has both historical and religious importance, and attracts large number of devotees and tourists. Every year thousands of devotees gather here to pay homage to the great Sikh guru. This beautiful structure is reckoned among the magnificent architectural wonders of India. Boasting elaborate stone carvings this Gurudwara beckons travellers from far and away to bask in its glory.
Agra is famous for its Petha. It is a sweet made from white pumpkin or ash gourd and is infused with different flavors. This delicious sweet is found in many different varieties and shapes. The twopopular varieties of Petha are - the dry, hard and chewy ones and the other is soft and syrupy. Petha is believed to have medicinal traits and is considered beneficial for blood pressure, hydration, brain growth, and more. Dalmoth is a mixture of nuts, spices, lentils and oil.
It is a traditional Namkeen crispy, spicy, and a little bit greasy. The best Dalmoth can be found in Panchi Petha and Baluganj. This tastes best with a cup of tea when you wish to munch something crunchy. The Dalmoth is packaged in boxes and bags, this traditional namkeen snack will overwhelm your taste buds with a spicy flavor.
Bedhai is a typical breakfast, usually served at street stands in Agra. This is a sweet and spicy combination which consists of two parts: spicy bedhai and sweet Jalebi.
Bedai is a fried, puffy bread,which resembles Kachori and is served with a bowl of spicy sabzi dotted with hunks of potato and a dollop of curd.
The jalebi, is a luscious dessert which is made out of fermented batter which is fried and then soaked in hot sugary syrup. This is a balanced breakfast and can be found in every corner of the city. Paratha is a famous dish of the Mughlai Cuisine and Agra is famous for it. Parathas in Agra are mostly vegetarian, made with pan fried flat wheat bread which is stuffed with potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and cheese.
Parathas will satisfy your craving for traditional Indian flavors. People usually eat them in breakfast accompanied with curd, pickle and chutney and it is said to be a wholesome and nourishing Indian Breakfast. When in Agra Rambabu parathe wale on old Delhi Agra highway are the famous Paratha points serving mouth-watering parathas.
The Mughlai Food is a souvenir of the Mughal era in India. The food has been borrowed from the Mughal kitchen. The Mughlai dish mainly consists of meat enriched with creamy, boldly flavoured curries; with lots of dried fruits with ground as well as whole spices. As time passed, the Mughlai dishes travelled from Agra to different parts of North India. However, the taste of Mughlai food in Agra is special and delicious. While food can be pricey in touristy areas, head on out of the Taj Ganj area for the real taste of Agra at the right price.
Popular across North India, and parts of West India, too, this sweet dish is prepared with pumpkin that is cooked and later dipped in a sugar syrup and topped with saffron. It is available on the road and served at restaurants, too. Wildlife SOS source.
This is a place for animal lovers. This bear rescue facility also houses several other animals creating a natural habitat of them. In the name of preserving biodiversity, this SOS is safe haven for many wild animals including sloth bears, elephants, bears, and tigers. Kinari Bazaar source.
Roaming around in streets of Kinari Bazaar challenges your temptation to buy everything the place has to offer, in its vibrant colours and clothes. This pocket friendly place is ideal if you want to buy wedding related clothes like lehengas, dupattas, turbans, and sherwanis.
Other low-priced things include embroidery items and gilt jewellery. Originally named Masjid Jahan Numa, this magnificent structure was built by Shah Jahan and dedicated in the name of his daughter Jahanara Begum. Situated in Kinari Bazar and right opposite to the Agra Fort, it is one of the largest mosques in India. There is no entrance ticket or such, but you have to pay for taking photographs.
Add to that the fact that it is one of the most visited monuments of the world and it immediately finds a place in your list of destinations to see in India. Mughal history is one of the most fascinating in the world. It provides testimony to the grand royalty and luxurious lifestyle of the Mughals.
A visit to the Taj Mahal takes you back in time to that magical era giving your mind a virtual break from the current times.
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