How To Spend 3 Days in Agra

How To Spend 3 Days in Agra

how to spend 3 days in agra taj mahal

Live in the stretch of time at Agra

“Did you ever build a castle in the Air? Here is one, brought down to earth and fixed for the wonder of Ages”. – Bayard Taylor

Have you ever thought of paying a visit to the city of Agra in order to witness a magical monument of love in person?  Does your friend keeps on describing his or her visit to the great monument of love on and off?

Let me tell you – if you haven’t been to India yet then do start building a plan right now because this nation has a lot to share and on top for everything it houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World [the otherworldly monument of love] that stands with love and pride on the banks of River Yamuna in the city of Agra.

 

How to spend 3 Days in Agra – Sample Itinerary

 

Day 01 In Agra

Taj Mahal | Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center

kalakriti cultural and convention center - kalakriti drama show agra

Here is how you can spend three constructive days in the city of Love – suppose at the moment you are standing at the exit point of the Agra Railway station/Airport. Make a call to your allocated representative/driver – ask for his location and follow the leads.

Once you receive a warm welcome from your representative; listen to a brief talk about your trip and without much of delay board the private car and relax for a while. Upon arrival at the pre-booked hotel [freshen up and be prepared for the Big day]. Make your way to the first most point of attraction [Taj Mahal]; take your time and explore every corner of the wide Taj Mahal complex.

amazing mohabbat-e-taj show in agra

Then the next point of exploration is the Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center [really interesting place]; the second best place of exploration for the day. After enjoying an evening show [which will last for 1 hour 20 minutes]; enjoy a ride back to the hotel. Have dinner and sleep soundly].

Suggested Tour –

 

Day 02 In Agra

Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Akbar’s Tomb and Mehtab Bagh

agra fort - day 2 in agra

The second day of your trip wouldn’t be any less exciting than the first day; in fact, it will be the day when you will visit some of the other finest creations displaying the Mughal architecture. Wake up early in the morning; enjoy a healthy breakfast and be ready to explore some more of the significant places situated in the vicinity of Agra.

Here are names of places of attraction to cover on the day second in Agra: Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb, Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh.

metabh bagh - day 2 in agra

After exploring the amazing places; enjoy a ride back to the hotel [have dinner – overnight stay].

Suggested Tour – Two Day Agra Taj Mahal Tour

Day 03 in Agra

Fatehpur Sikri and Shopping

fatehphur sikri agra - day 3 in agra

Wake up to happiness and love as today is the day when you will be exploring every inch of the dream city of the Mughal Emperor Akbar; have a healthy breakfast and make sure to be full of beans.

Enjoy a ride that will last for approximately an hour’s time [nearly 36.00 Kilometers – distance from Agra to the town of Fatehpur Sikri.

Upon arrival explore the destinations like Buland Darwaza, Jama Mosque, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chishti etc. Head back to Agra and if you are left with some leisure time before your flight then you can go shopping in the city of love [Buy Souvenirs].

Suggested Tour – Agra Shopping Tour

 

The Supreme Formation Situated In The City Of Agra

the supreme formation situated in the city of agra

To begin with [allow your heart to dream about a monument of love] – Have you ever wondered as in what’s the reason behind millions of visits that make this city a place of its own??

The reason is crystal clear – it’s the presence of the Taj Mahal, which not only showcases the fine formation and resources used in construction but it also showers the purest reflection of one true love.

shah jahan mumtaz mahal, love a tfirst sight

Love at first sight; it’s not just some cooked up way to begin a love story, it actually exists in reality. All you have to do is to be open for everything.

And if you don’t believe my words then travel back in time through the books filled with the romantic stories dating to the past – you might just in case come across the epic love story of the Mughal Shah Jahan and the Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal.

 

Urge Stimulating Information About Agra

A few liner descriptions about the places of attraction you would be visiting in the span of three days:

 

1. Taj Mahal [one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site]

taj mahal one of the seven wonders of the world

A great formation commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s a white-marbled Mausoleum situated on the South Bank of River Yamuna in the familiar arms of Agra [the Northern beauty and also an eminent part of the Golden Triangle tour of India].

 

2- Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center

kalakriti cultural and convention center agra

A convention centre that is always engaged in driving the wheels of numerous forms of artistry [majorly organizes evening shows dedicated to the events related to the epic love story of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan].

The name of the show is [Mohabbat the Taj Show], which lasts for 1 hour 20 minutes. Travel back in the Mughal Era for an hour’s time and visualize the events of the age-old days in person.

 

3- Agra Fort

agra fort agra

A historical fort that is located really close to the great monument of love [Taj Mahal] [approximately 3 Kilometers]. In the bygone era or say during the ruling period of Mughal dynasty, this place of significance served as the main residence for the emperors of the governing Dynasty.

It’s a UNESCO recognized World Heritage site, which is also referred as a Walled City.

 

4- Akbar’s Tomb

akbar tomb in agra

This striking place of importance is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which stands tall in the vicinity of Agra for being an eminent Mughal architecture masterpiece. It’s situated in 119 acres of grounds in the suburb of Agra [Sikandra] in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

 

5- Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah

tomb of itmad ud daula in agra

A remarkable Mausoleum that was commissioned by the wife of Jahangir [Nur Jahan] for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Its admirers express their affection for it by addressing it as a “Jewel Box” or “Baby Taj” etc.

 

6- Mehtab Bagh

mehtab bagh in agra

It’s a Charbagh complex situated north to the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite end of the River Yamuna. The Mehtab Bagh is often addressed as the “Moonlight Garden”.

 

7- Fatehpur Sikri [the town in whole is a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site]

fatehpur sikri the town in whole is a unesco recognized world heritage site

Situated in the Agra district of the state of Uttar Pradesh. There are numerous places of attraction to explore in the dream city of Akbar – Buland Darwaza, Jama Mosque, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal etc.

 

3 Days Agra Tour Comes To An End..

agra taj mahal in evening - 3 days agra tour comes to end

So what are you waiting for – Isn’t it the time for a change?? Plan a trip to Agra with your friends and family; explore the city of love [Agra] and the dream city of Akbar [Fatehpur Sikri] in a stretch of 03 days time.

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