Here are the Top 10 tourist places in Agra, along with their approximate distances from the Taj Mahal (considered the central point of Agra tourism):
Here’s a complete guide to planning an Agra Sightseeing Tour, whether you’re doing a half-day, full-day, or even a multi-day visit.
🏆 1. Taj Mahal
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Distance: 0 km (central point)
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Highlight: Iconic white marble mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
🏰 2. Agra Fort
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Distance: ~2.5 km
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Highlight: Majestic red sandstone fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, once the residence of the Mughal emperors.
🌺 3. Mehtab Bagh
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Distance: ~3.5 km (across the Yamuna River)
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Highlight: A charbagh (Mughal garden) offering a stunning rear view of the Taj Mahal, especially at sunset.
🕌 4. Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb ("Baby Taj")
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Distance: ~5 km
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Highlight: A beautiful white marble tomb, considered a draft of the Taj Mahal.
🕋 5. Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra
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Distance: ~13 km
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Highlight: Grand tomb of Emperor Akbar, combining Hindu, Islamic, and Christian architectural styles.
🛕 6. Mariam’s Tomb
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Distance: ~13 km (near Akbar's Tomb)
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Highlight: Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, Akbar’s wife, surrounded by lush gardens.
🕌 7. Jama Masjid
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Distance: ~3 km
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Highlight: Large mosque built in 1648, located near Agra Fort.
🖼️ 8. Chini ka Rauza
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Distance: ~6 km
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Highlight: Tomb of Persian poet Afzal Khan, known for its glazed tile work (chini).
🏛️ 9. Fatehpur Sikri
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Distance: ~40 km (outside Agra)
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Highlight: Abandoned Mughal capital city built by Akbar, known for Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid.
🐅 10. Wildlife SOS – Elephant & Bear Sanctuary
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Distance: ~25 km (near Fatehpur Sikri highway)
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Highlight: Conservation center for rescued elephants and sloth bears.
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