The Dos And Don’ts of Exploring Agra ‘the City of The Taj’

Agra is famously known as the city of the Taj Mahal, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The historically rich city lived its golden age when it was the capital of the Mughal empire, between 1526 and 1658. However, Agra was founded much earlier with references in the Mahabharata. A famous attraction for tourist from across the globe and country, Agra, boasts three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the grand Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Along with this, there are many other monuments and tombs that together add to Agra's glory and attract history buffs to the previously glorious capital of the Mughal Empire. These sites are some of the most visited architectural wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without a visit to the majestic Taj.

Problems faced when exploring Agra –

Although, a popular tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is crowded and loud, which can be overwhelming to many tourists who embark here to explore the Taj and other architectural wonders of the Mughal era.

The increasing tourist footfall and the lack of proper management around the city takes a toll on the tourists who wish to explore. The constant sounds, pollution, smog and litter, is widespread. One of the most bothersome things tourist face when touring Agra is the swarms of hawkers and unofficial guides crowding every monument, mosque, temple and palace. This puts tourists at a risk of getting ripped off and cheated.

The constant mayhem surrounding the city can baffle even the domestic tourists, let alone the foreign tourists.

Few Ways to Have an Enjoyable Trip –

Pre-book Hotels in Agra –

When arriving in Agra for a trip, it is advised one must always pre-book their hotels in Agra to ensure a good rate. There are many guides and hawkers who try to lure travellers into bookings through them, which may fraudulent or overpriced. There are numerous hotels in Agra, ranging from budget hotels to lavish 5-star hotels in Agra's prime localities. One can make a booking through reputable travel websites or the hotel's own website.