1. Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
Located 20 kilometres from Agra on the Delhi-Agra Highway (NH2), Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is home to a variety of bird species. Located on an area of 7.97 square kilometres, the bird sanctuary was designated a national bird sanctuary in 1991. The beautiful Keetham Lake makes it a wonderful place to unwind with family and friends.
There are 106 kinds of birds that migrate to Sur Sarovar every year. Further, it is also home to numerous species of birds such as the Little Gerb, Common Teal, the Purple Heron, the Cattle Egret, Darter, and Pintail.
How to reach: The sanctuary is located just off the NH-2 and can be reached by car.
2. Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal
One of Agra’s most popular spiritual attractions, Gurudwara Guru Ka Taal is a prominent Sikh pilgrimage attraction. Located in Sikandra, near Agra, the Gurdwara commemorates the surrender of Guru Teg Bahadur to Aurangzeb. Built out of red stone like the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, this monument attracts thousands of devotees who flock to the site year after year to pay their respects to the Guru.
3. Chhatri of Raja Jaswant Singh
The Chhatri of Raja Jaswant Singh is designed like a canopy with arched pillars. Believed to be Agra’s only Hindu monument built during the Mughal Empire, it was constructed between 1644 and 1658. Rani Hada, a princess from Bundi in Rajasthan, who was married to Raja Amar Singh Rathore, is commemorated by the monument. With its jali or stone meshwork, it is a fascinating combination of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles.
4. Taj Mahal
Standing tall on the southern bank of the Yamuna river in Agra, the Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. Taj Mahal—commonly referred to as the “icon of love”—is the most visited tourist destination in India and one of the best places to visit in Agra.It is considered to be the finest example of Mughal architecture. Shah Jahan built the ivory-white marble mausoleum as a tribute to his favourite wife, Mumtaz. At the site of the monument, the king and queen’s tombs are now located.As part of its status as a world heritage site, the Taj Mahal is also recognized as a masterpiece by UNESCO. Walking through the Taj Mahal will make you feel as if you are walking through history. The magnificent gates of the Taj Mahal draw more visitors than the population of Agra every year!
5. Agra fort
An Agra tourist place, this heritage site is located close to the Taj Mahal. A massive fortress covering over 380 thousand square kilometres, this structure is the second most significant in the city. History records that the fort was built before the Mughal Empire ruled over the country. Akbar, however, rebuilt this sandstone fort in the 16th century to give it a new look.There are many attractions in the Agra fort, such as the Delhi Gate, Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid, Hall of Private Audience, Lodhi Gate, Hall of Public Audience, and the Musamman Burj.
6. Fatehpur Sikri
The town of Fatehpur Sikri is located 40 kilometres from Agra and is an important place to visit in Agra. The city of Fatehpur Sikri was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 and is made up almost entirely of red sandstone. For fifteen years it was the capital of the king’s empire and a fortified city. There are many famous monuments at this UNESCO world heritage site, including Jama Mosque, Jodha Bai’s Palace, Buland Darwaza, and the Tomb of Salim Chisti. How to reach: You can either drive or take a train from Agra Fort Railway Station to reach Fatehpur Sikri. There are public buses running every hour from Agra’s Idgah Bus Stand to Fatehpur Sikri during the day.
7. Akbar’s Tomb
Akbar’s tomb covers an area of 119 acres and was constructed by the emperor himself. It is located in the suburbs of Agra, on the Mathura road (NH2), eight kilometres west of the city centre. The tomb is especially noted for the geometric patterns in the sandstone structure, the four-tiered pyramid, the marble pavilion, the white minarets, and the inlay on the panels. A well-kept garden surrounds the mausoleum, where one can view the massive tomb.