Budget Agra Highlights & Excursions

Visit Agra's most famous monuments, wander traditional bazaars, and take in sunset views across the Yamuna River.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Deviram Sweets and Restaurant

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with traditional Agra bedai and jalebi at a popular local spot.

2. 09:15|11:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the Taj Mahal

   09:15 – 11:30

   Explore the famous white marble mausoleum and its surrounding gardens during the morning hours.

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3. 11:45|13:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Agra Fort Tour

   11:45 – 13:30

   Tour the massive red sandstone fortress that served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors.

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4. 13:45|14:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Shankara Vegis Restaurant

   13:45 – 14:45

   Enjoy affordable Indian vegetarian dishes on a rooftop near the Taj Mahal.

5. 15:00|16:30
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   15:00 – 16:30

   Walk through the bustling narrow lanes of Kinari Bazaar to browse spices, textiles, and handicrafts.

6. 16:45|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Mehtab Bagh Visit

   16:45 – 17:45

   Relax in the charbagh garden complex situated directly across the river from the Taj Mahal.

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7. 18:00|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Boat Ride on Yamuna River

   18:00 – 19:00

   Take a traditional wooden boat ride on the Yamuna River to view the monuments from the water at dusk.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Joney's Place

   19:30 – 20:30

   Dine at a cozy, budget-friendly cafe known for simple, freshly cooked meals.

Take a day excursion to the ruined Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, visit wildlife conservation efforts, and sample street food.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Joney's Place

   08:00 – 09:00

   Fuel up with breakfast dishes and hot chai before departing on your morning trip.

2. 09:30|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Fatehpur Sikri Excursion

   09:30 – 12:30

   Travel to the 16th-century fortified city west of Agra to see the Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid.

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3. 13:00|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Lakshmi Vilas

   13:00 – 14:00

   Stop for an economical South and North Indian meal on your return to the city.

4. 14:30|16:30
   

   Outdoor

   Wildlife SOS Elephant and Bear Sanctuary

   14:30 – 16:30

   Visit the rescue facility outside Agra to learn about elephant and sloth bear rehabilitation.

5. 16:45|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Akbar's Tomb Visit

   16:45 – 17:45

   Explore the peaceful grounds and intricate red sandstone architecture of Emperor Akbar's mausoleum in Sikandra.

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6. 18:00|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah

   18:00 – 19:00

   Discover the marble tomb often referred to as the 'Baby Taj' on the eastern bank of the river.

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7. 19:15|20:30
   

   Outdoor

   Agra Local Food Walking Tour

   19:15 – 20:30

   Guided evening walk tasting local street snacks like petha, chaat, and rolls through historic street markets.

8. 20:45|21:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Mama Chicken Mama Franky House

   20:45 – 21:45

   Casual dinner spot popular for grilled meats, rolls, and quick local bites.

Spend your final day revisiting top architectural gems, shopping for local crafts, and enjoying local street food.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Shankara Vegis Restaurant

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast items and coffee while overlooking the Taj Ganj neighborhood.

2. 09:15|11:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the Taj Mahal

   09:15 – 11:15

   Take a second visit to photograph details of the marble inlays and stroll the outer concourses.

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3. 11:30|12:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah

   11:30 – 12:45

   Revisit the garden mausoleum during midday hours to examine its intricate stone inlay work.

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4. 13:00|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Pinch of Spice

   13:00 – 14:00

   Eat a hearty North Indian meal at a well-regarded local restaurant.

5. 14:30|16:00
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   14:30 – 16:00

   Return to the market to pick up leather goods, brassware, and traditional sweets.

6. 16:30|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Mehtab Bagh Visit

   16:30 – 17:30

   Enjoy a final peaceful walk through the riverfront gardens as afternoon turns to dusk.

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7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Agra Local Food Walking Tour

   17:45 – 19:15

   Conclude your trip with a walking tour exploring sweet shops and savory snack vendors in Sadar Bazaar.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Dasaprakash

   19:30 – 20:30

   Wrap up the trip with a relaxed dinner serving traditional vegetarian thalis and dosas.