What to do and see in Agra District, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

December 28, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Agra District, India including Wildlife SOS, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri, Lotus Throne, Jodha Bai's Palace, Diwan-I-Khas, Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, Soami Bagh, Maryamuzzamani Palace, Gurudwara Guru ka Tal.
Restaurants in Agra District

1. Wildlife SOS

National Hwy 2 Astha City, Agra 282007 India +91 72176 94451 [email protected] http://www.wildlifesos.org
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5.0 based on 1,110 reviews

Wildlife SOS

Wildlife SOS Agra Bear Rescue Facility is home to nearly 200 sloth bears that were rescued from the brutal practice of bear dancing. The kalandar gypsies that depended on exploiting these bears were established in alternative livelihoods by Wildlife SOS to ensure the safety of the bears and a legal way of life for the community. This center is run entirely from Donations raised by Wildlife SOS. The Forest Department charges an Admission of Rs 500 for Foreign Nationals and Rs 50 for Indians. These fees do not go to support the bear rescue center. Wildlife SOS offers conservation educational visit combined with interaction with bear experts. A donation is requested from visitors to help care for the animals. Receipt is issued for donations. Wildlife SOS also runs India's only Elephant Hospital at the Elephant Conservation & Care Center, home to over 20 rescued elephants ; a 15 min drive from the bear sanctuary. Contact Wildlife SOS for more details.

Reviewed By christopherjj

Julia and I visited the elephants and we learnt so much about the terrible cruelty of the wonderful animals. Up close with the rescued elephants you could feel the love and care being taken to give them happy lives, a million miles away from the circuses,wedding accessories, and private toys of rich businessmen . We watched them being fed,washed medically cared for. Then we went to the sloth bear sanctuary which showed equally how wildlifeSOS are giving the lives back to these animals who have been used for human entertainment with such cruelty. Please visit both places and spread the word and support this charity that is not funded by the government.

2. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
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4.5 based on 2,354 reviews

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Reviewed By FazulM2

This is a mausoleum that enshrines the remains of Mumtaz Mahal's parents, her first husband and first child plus her close lady in waiting. This was a piece of history that I didnt know whereby she had an earlier marriage. All the while she had been associated with Shah Jahan and the Taj Mahal. The building is a smaller version of Taj Mahal and with lesser architectural finery when compared to Taj Mahal. Nevertheless the architecture is very much like that of Taj Mahal where Iranian workmanship can be seem on the walls. Scriptures were crafted into the stones of the wall and the way the mausoleum was built ensured that the 4 corners be used to entomb the related figures to Mumtaz. You cant leave Agra without seeing this.

3. Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri India
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4.5 based on 945 reviews

Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Panch Mahal is a rectangular building, comprising five levels of colonnaded terraces open on all sides. Some of the columns form pavilions. Some of the columns are so thin and elegant, combined with the red sandstone glinting off the sunlight makes an already picturesque building look beautiful. My guide told me that the use of the building was not known for certain, but it was probably used as a harem and place of entertainment and relaxation.

4. Lotus Throne

Fatehpur Sikri India
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4.5 based on 248 reviews

Lotus Throne

Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom

The intricately carved central column inside Diwan-i-Khas features a combination of Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist imagery. The decoration was to promote a new religion called Din-i-llahi (God is one). The pillar supports a plinth which connects to the four corners of the room from which the Emperor Akbar used to hold conversations and debates with his ministers.

5. Jodha Bai's Palace

Fatehpur Sikri 283110 India
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Jodha Bai's Palace

Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom

Set around an enormous courtyard, this palace was the one-time courtyard of Emperor Akbar’s Hindu wife. It features traditional Indian columns, Islamic cupolas and Persian roof tiles.

6. Diwan-I-Khas

Fatehpur Sikri India http://asi.nic.in/diwan-i-khas/
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4.5 based on 251 reviews

Diwan-I-Khas

Reviewed By Alok_Nahata - Alor Setar, Malaysia

As the name suggests, this was a special meeting place of Akbar with his 9 special advisors and special people of the society. King sat in the middle on the lotus throne and the advisors on each corner. Below sat the audience. Special place for special decisions so entry and exit of the King was also special. The king could leave from here through secret doors in the walls. Amazing architecture...

7. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity

Prem Dan 8 Ajmer Road, Pratappura, Agra 282001 India +91 562 688 8935
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4.5 based on 244 reviews

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity

Reviewed By callingindiatour - New Delhi, India

The Missionaries of Charity (Latin: Missionariarum a Caritate) is a Roman Catholic (Latin Church) religious congregation established in 1950 by Mother Teresa, now known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. In 2012 it consisted of over 4,500 religious sisters. Members of the order designate their affiliation using the order's initials, "M.C." A member of the congregation must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and the fourth vow, to give "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor."[1] Today, the order consists of both contemplative and active branches in several countries.

8. Soami Bagh

Poiya Ghat Rd, Agra 282005 India
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Soami Bagh

Reviewed By RicherTrips - Monterrey, Mexico

This place is referred to with different names, like Samadh Soamiji Maharaj, Radhasoami mausoleum, Soami Bagh Samadh or Huzur Swamiji Maharaj Mausoleum, which can be confusing. This is the fourth wonder in Agra, along with the Taj, the Baby Taj (I´timad-ud-Daulah´s tomb) and the Red Fort. A trip to Agra is not complete without this four attractions. It´s been under construction for 115 years, and still has a long time ahead. You can take pictures of the façade, but they´re not allowed inside. You must leave shoes, cameras and mobile phones at the entrance. Tourist guides aren´t allowed either. My husband and I walked at our own pace, sometimes beneath scaffoldings. The exteriors are amazing, but the interiors are mixed. I suppose it may be because they´re under construction, but some of the swami portraits were very poor works of art. The very simple tomb inside may also follow religious purposes or just be under construction.

9. Maryamuzzamani Palace

Maryamuzzamani Palace Agra Road, Fatehpur Sikri 283110 India http://agra.nic.in/historyof_fatehpur.html
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Maryamuzzamani Palace

Reviewed By One_of_the_BOFs - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

This palace was the home of Mariam-uz-Zamani, the chief wife (a Christian) of the Mogul emperor Akbar and is adjacent to the Shabistan-I-Iqbal (aka Jodhbai's Palace) which is the larger palace area of the harem.

10. Gurudwara Guru ka Tal

Delhi-Agra Highway Between Transport Nagar and Sikandra, Agra 282005 India
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Gurudwara Guru ka Tal

Reviewed By RaveydaveyB

Welcoming to non-Sikhs who are interested to visit. Interesting, calm spiritual place and free food is given to all who visit.

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