Agra is a go-to place for people who live in and around cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Alwar, and more. After a busy weekend in the city at work or after a gruesome fight with a friend, a proposal to your boyfriend, or finally cracking the interview for the first job, a trip to Agra is comfortable, affordable, and fun. Most of these trips happen to be road ones with a rented Thar or a self-owned dzire. A big part of a week in the city is all about meetings, deadlines, traveling, and a want for a good night’s sleep. And so a vacation like this is never a no. Some must-have things to begin the happy journey, such as people to go with, appropriate clothing referring to the weather and the atmosphere of the place. Snacks for the ride and hygienic-related products like sanitizers and face masks are also the need of the hour in today’s times. People who prefer off-roading and adventure may; like to begin their journey to reach Agra via a car and that too at night time. Although the ones who prefer safety or are not a big fan of driving and like a relaxed journey can refer to trains and buses, a big load of options is available and can be booked using online platforms.
Here are things to do from point A to point B on your trip to Agra:-
1. Book a car/train
Make advance bookings for everything you need, keeping in mind the situation of Covid you may not get last-minute accommodation at hotels, apartments or even cars. Get a covid report as well for your satisfaction and also as a security in case of some checkpoint on your way demands it.
2. Pack snacks
No road trips are complete without some snacks coming your way all the time. And the best way for it is to have pre-packed food looking out the situation. A bag of chips, homemade food, drinks, and an adequate amount of water is what comes on the top. Toffees and gums are other things that are probably in everyone’s bags.
3. Sorted itinerary
Sort everything before you reach the place because due to Covid and limited resources, everything might not be readily available. Add to your list going to places like Sikandar fort, Mehtab bagh, Jama Masjid, Traditional bazaars, and other historical and local places.
4. Visit Taj Mahal
You probably already have it on your list but visiting the Taj Mahal when you are in Agra is a must-have. Even if you have been to the place a few times, you know it is sincerely magnificent and something that can never be old enough for you.
5. Visit Agra Fort
The Agra fort is another popular place that is on everybody’s list. It can be reached via a car and half a day is enough to visit it all and click beautiful pictures. There you also find a few people and boards that are storyboards to the history and tradition of the place.
6. A night-in party
After visiting all the places, there are in the city the first-night calls for a party in the room of your hotel. To make it count, order cake delivery in Agra along with some food and drinks. You can order it online and choose a reliable platform that offers you the maximum variety.
7. A pool party
The next day you can wake up in the morning at seven instead of 10 and enjoy the beautiful morning. You can also have a few things to eat by the pool, play songs and participate in adventure activities that are usually right by the pool. Make sure the hotel you select has it all.
8. Roam the streets
After you have done things that are an absolute must in Agra and that you have to be able to talk about, you can go for a stroll by the streets and engage with the historic culture and embody the essence the place has to offer. Eat food and kulfi and other things while you are on the go.
9. Talk with locals
While you are taking a stroll, you can talk to the street-side vendors who will rope you in with the stories of the place. If you have time during the day, you can also go have lunch and talk with locals and villagers to get the true essence.
10. Extravagant photoshoots
Photoshoots are very important, and you probably have made up your mind to get a bunch of them; we are here just to remind you to take it all in with beautiful pictures at famous and infamous places completely.