Agra Family Packages

Agra is famous for its leather goods, handicrafts, marble, and Mughal carpets & paintings. It has UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Agra forms a part of the Golden Triangle of tourism with Delhi and Jaipur and attracts many tourists like moths to a flame. Plan a trip to Agra with the Agra Family Packages offered by TravelTriangle and bring back a bag of glorious memories.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Agra

1. Taj Mahal

What’s Special: Ancient monument

Timings: Sunrise to sunset (6 am-6 or 7 pm), closed on Fridays

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal, was built as a mausoleum by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Later, Shah Jahan got buried alongside his wife after his death. Housing 16 gardens and 53 fountains, the numbers symbolize that the construction of the Taj Mahal got completed in 1653. In 2007, it became one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World.’ The premises has a Taj Museum, which houses many artifacts and photographs of the Mughal Era. Agra Family Packages include a visit to the Taj Mahal.

2. Agra Fort (Red Fort of Agra)

What’s Special: Architecture

Timings: 6 am-6 pm

Transportation Option: Taxi, bus, auto

Built by the Mughal ruler Akbar, Agra Fort is also known as Red Fort (another one with the same name that resides in Delhi). Shahjahan spent the last eight years of his life here, as a prisoner, under the surveillance of his son Aurangzeb. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it provides a window view of the sister monument, the Taj Mahal. This monument is a must-visit while planning an Agra family trip.

3. Mehtab Bagh

What’s Special: Lush greenery

Timings: 10 am-5 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, bus

A peaceful garden full of greenery, Mehtab Bagh gives a great view of the Taj Mahal from its premises. The framework of Mehtab Bagh is in the form of a Charbagh (four gardens) complex. The shoot of many movies took place here, making it the perfect place to visit for movie buffs in Agra Family Tour Packages. River Yamuna flows between the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

4. Sikandra Fort

What’s Special: Historical monument

Timings: Sunrise to sunset (6 am-6 or 7 pm), closed on Fridays

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto

Also known as Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra Fort houses Akbar’s mausoleum in a dark chamber. The structure of the fort is in the form of the Charbagh complex. Akbar selected the location of his mausoleum, the construction of which commenced under his supervision. But the fort’s construction was completed under the watchful eyes of his son, Jahangir. The garden on the premises is a haven for animals like monkeys, peacocks, and antelopes.

5. Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)

What’s Special: Resemblance to the Taj Mahal

Timings: 5:30 am-6 pm

Transportation Option: Taxi, bus, auto

Surrounded by four gates, Itimad-ud-Daulah was the first-ever white marble structure built by the Mughals. The inspiration behind the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, was created by Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir, for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the Mughal court. Itimad-ud-Daulah means ‘Pillar of the State,’ and the title was awarded to Mirza Ghiyas Beg when he was alive. Also known as Baby Taj, Itimad-ud-Daulah was the inspiration behind the construction of the Taj Mahal. It houses the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg and other family members. Pay a visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah as a part of the Agra tour packages for family.

6. Chini ka Rouza

What’s Special: Tiles of porcelain

Timings: 9 am-6 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, bus

The mausoleum of the Persian poet Afzal Khan Mullah, who was also the Wazir of Shah Jahan, has Indo-Persian architecture. The glazed tiles used in the mausoleum are of porcelain or Chini mitti (Chinese clay), hence the name Chini ka Rouza.

7. Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal

What’s Special: Sacred spot

Timings: 24/7

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto

Devoted to the ninth Sikh guru, Sri Tegh Bahadur, Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal is a holy pilgrimage for the Sikh community. It is the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur offered himself for arrest to Aurangzeb. After his surrender, a gurudwara got constructed on that spot in his honor.

8. Jama Masjid

What’s Special: Architectural marvel

Timings: 24/7

Transportation Option: Taxi, bus, auto

Built under the reign of Shah Jahan for his favorite daughter Jahan Ara Begum, Jama Masjid (another one with the same name resides in Delhi) is made of red stone and white marble. It houses the tomb of Salim Chisti. Special prayers are offered to God on the mosque premises every Friday.

Best Time To Visit Agra

April to June

Agra is extremely hot during the summers, making it unbearable to enjoy sightseeing during the daytime. Visitors avoid a trip to Agra in such scorching weather.

July to September

Agra doesn’t experience high rainfall during the monsoon season, but the weather becomes humid. The temperature is more bearable compared to summer; hence, Agra has visitors during this season.

October to March

The weather in Agra is pleasant during the winter and is suitable for sightseeing. It is the best time to visit Agra, a peak season for tourists to avoid the scorching heat of summer.

How To Reach Agra?

By Air

Agra Airport operates commercial flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Bhopal. If you are traveling from any other city, deboard at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, and then hire a cab or take a bus to Agra.

By Rail

Agra Cantt, Agra Fort, Agra City, Yamuna Bridge, and Raja ki Mandi are the main railway stations that connect Agra to other cities in India.

By Road

Agra has good connectivity by road to not only cities in Uttar Pradesh but also the other states of India. ISBT Agra, Taj Depot, Fort Depot, and Idgah Bus Stand are the bus stands that connect Agra to other cities.