Today I will be sharing 5 travel tips that will make for a memorable Family Trip to Agra from Delhi. These tips are equally applicable to solo travelers.
So if you are in Delhi and planning a trip to visit Taj Mahal for the first time with your family, these tips will come really handy.
And if you are planning a Agra trip from Delhi Airport
Let’s start without any further ado!
Tip 1. Planning to visit Taj Mahal, then club Mathura & Vrindavan
The package is typically called same day agra tour and it covers Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mathura and Vrindavan. Four places in one day.
The package covers religious as well as historical destinations. Agra is a city on the banks of Yamuna river, located 225 kms from Delhi. Tourist come from all around the world to visit the Taj Mahal, the 7 wonder of the world.
Mathura is a religious place situated along the banks of Yamuna river. It is believed to be the birthplace of Krishna. The tour package includes a visit to the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple. Vrindavan is a holy town in Uttar pradesh. It is one of the most sacred places in Hinduism. The city is located 11 km from the Mathura. The town is dotted with Radha Krishna temples, and one of the famous temples that is covered in the tour package is Prem mandir popular for its architectural beauty Legend has it that Hindu God Krishna is said to have spent his childhood here.
Tip 2. Go for a group tour if you can
A group tour is usually defined as ten or more people traveling together on the same itinerary.
There are two primary reasons to go for a group tour, one it is much cost effective, secondly the tour is wholesome and fun.
Why?
As you travel with a group – you get to meet people from different cultures, regions that means you get to share the experience with others who have a similar mindset, creating memorable conversations and bonding experiences.
Usually such tours are accompanied by a professional guest relation executive who is there for tour facilitation, engagement and who is there to resolve any of your concerns Agra tour for Solo Traveler
Although private tour car is also a good option if you are looking for more flexibility and tour customization.
Tip 3. Go to Agra in the Morning
It is always best to visit Agra in the morning. Well, as the primary reason of visit is the Taj Mahal. Not only the Taj Mahal looks most beautiful in the morning. There are other benefits as well in visiting in the morning.
- Its less crowded in the morning thus giving you ample opportunity to take photographs with clean background.
- Less crowd at the entry ticket counter thus saving you a lot of time, and you get to spend quality time at the Taj Mahal
- The climate is pleasant for sightseeing, sun is not on the top of your head yet, on the contrary the morning sun rays adds an astonishing beauty to the white architectural marvel.
Tip 4. Pre-book entry tickets to the Taj Mahal
However, if you are taking the tour with HOHO Holidays you need not worry about it as your entry tickets are purchased in advance for you.
Note as on today ( Dec, 2019) the entry fees for Indian – Rs 50, for International – Rs 1100 for the Taj Mahal. For Mausoleum – Rs 200 additional for the Taj Mahal.
For Agra Fort: Rs 50 for Indian, Rs 650 for International.
Tourists can get Rs 5 & Rs 50 discount per ticket on online booking.
If you have not booked your entry tickets yet, book now. You can learn how to book the tickets here
step by step guide .Tip 5. Do you like sweets? Don’t forget to buy sweets from Agra & Mathura
Did you know that Agra & Mathura attracts tourists not only for its historical and religious importance but also for its food specialities.
Mathura is famous for “peda” . It is a sweet dish that is prepared from mawa or khoya, a kind of condensed sweetend milk. It is so popular that peda has always been associated with Mathura. Peda is rather called “Mathura ka peda”
Similarly, Agra is not only famous for the Taj Mahal but also a special sweet dish that is made by pumpkin. Its known as “petha”. It comes in various flavours like kesar, angoori, etc. The petha is said to be invented in the kitchens of mughal emperor Shahjahan. Petha is so closely associated with Agra, that it is more popularly called as “Agra ka petha”.
Bonus tip: Always read customer reviews before choosing a tour operator
Hope you liked the article. Are you looking for a Agra Mathura Vrindavan tour package from Delhi?
Look no further than HOHO Holidays, as it specialises in Taj Mahal tour from Delhi with 4.5 rating on
Tripadvisor and
Google.
