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Mar 18, 2011

Top 5 Things to Do in Agra

Our guest blogger today is Ashish, an enthusiastic young guide from Agra, India, home of the iconic Taj Mahal. Ashish has assembled two lists: the top five things to do in Agra (there's more to the city than the Taj!) and the top five ways to enjoy Indian cuisine while you’re there.

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Top five things to do in Agra (make sure you click through the photos at the top of the page!):

1. Be enthralled by the golden view of the Taj Mahal on a sunrise visit! Avoid the crowds as you experience the Taj in a special light.

2. Discover the hidden secrets of the nearby ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO-listed heritage site!

3. Take a ride in a cycle-rickshaw to explore the ancient markets of Agra- the colorful Kinari bazaar & Johari bazaar are captivating.

4. Enjoy sipping chai (tea) in a traditional clay-cup over a chat with locals

5. Don’t limit yourself to hotels: stay in an Indian family’s house for the authentic Indian experience!

Top five eating experiences in Agra:

1.Purify your senses by taking a delicious but pure vegetarian Indian meal!

2. After a day-long adventure, relax yourself with an Indian Kingfisher beer!

3. Enjoy dinner at a roof-top restaurant facing the heavenly Taj Mahal!

4. End your meal with an amazingly delicious sweet-Petha!

5. Sip a tasty lassi to cool down your senses on a hot sunny afternoon!
You can learn more about Ashish and his thoughtfully-designed tours around Agra here: Tours of Agra with Ashish.

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