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My Travel stories  /  September 12, 2016

A day in Agra

by Mohit Agarwal
Taj Mahal – A token of Love

It was the only trip in 4 years of graduation we had which included both boys and girls thanks to one of our friend who convinced the girl’s parents. There were 7 people initially but at night before departure I somehow convinced two of my best friends to come along. So we three left by car as bus tickets were nit available and rest  by bus.

We left in the morning from Greater Noida which took 2.5hrs to cover 200km via Yamuna Expressway. It was amazing to drive with a little cloudy weather One can stopover in the public conveniences on the way for refreshments.

On reaching we checked in to a hostel close to Taj Mahal named BONEFIRE HOSTEL which was nice and cheap. After a little rest we left to watch the symbol of love TAJ MAHAL.

TAJ MAHAL is one of the seven wonders of the world situated on the banks of Yamuna in Agra, India. Sha Jahan got it built up for his eternal love Mumtaaz. In the main tomb is kept her body. The next we headed from there was to the AGRA FORT.

AGRA FORT had an amazing built up structure and the view from the top of fort was majestic. Make sure to instruct the Autorickshaw driver to drop you at Agra Fort and not the railway station of the same name which is close to the fort.

It was eve and we headed back to the hostel and made arrangements for night party in the small lobby outside the room. One can also enjoy the bonfire on terrace in winters. Then we headed for dinner and on my suggestion entered a restaurant named THALIWALA which other members found quite costly so the situation became a bit embarrassing the way they reacted. I seriously had ni idea something like this would happen. So we just ordered coffee and they had choco milk😶. Then they sat at a dhaba for dinner beside four of us who went to Pind Baluchi for nice dinner as it was the first meal of the day we had so something delicious was must.

The next day we checked out and the three of us returned back to home by our car while picking up the very famous  sweet PETHA. Do buy from the original shop of Panchi Petha Wala and beware of the others claiming that they are original.

All in all the trip was amazing and costed us 1600 per pax including stay, car fuel, dinner and some misc expenses excluding the sweets.

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  • Vyjay Rao
    October 5, 2016

    Glad to see that you enjoyed the two icons of Agra, the Taj Mahal and Petha, never mind the slight issues that you faced. That is what travel is all about, new experiences, and not all of them are necessarily good.

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  • yogawinetravel
    October 5, 2016

    Sounds like a great day trip and thanks for the tip about the fort vs. railway station! Was it very crowded?

    Reply
    • mohitgrwl70
      October 5, 2016

      No, though there was a lot of visitors but being spreaded all over the fort the place was too easy for the wanderers to enjoy..

      Reply
  • arnav2806
    October 5, 2016

    Never been to Agra but have tasted the petha, its a sweet sin.These impromptu road trips are what travelling and living life is all about.

    Reply
    • mohitgrwl70
      October 5, 2016

      Very true. Travelling teaches us a lot about this world

      Reply
  • Amish Agarwal
    October 5, 2016

    Undoubtedly travel is the best teacher.
    Do visit my blog site too….

    http://www.masterinyourself.wordpress.com

    Reply
  • Soraya @ Hello Raya
    October 5, 2016

    Ahhhh so jealous you got to visit Agra and saw the Taj Mahal. It is on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing your experience. I think the bonfire in the winter on the terrace would be really lovely.

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    • mohitgrwl70
      October 5, 2016

      Well there is nothing to be jealous about. I also have not visited a lot of places that you would have. So instead of feeling bad think positive and always look towards the brighter side.
      And Ya do contact me through mail incase you need any help on your visit to Agra. You may even add me on FB at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013194192499&ref=bookmarks

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  • Brianna (@ArchivesofAdv)
    October 21, 2016

    I’d love to see the Taj Mahal someday! I don’t think I’ve heard of the Agra Fort, so thank you for that suggestion! What is the best time to visit, maybe when fewer people are there?

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    • mohitgrwl70
      October 21, 2016

      You sure should make a visit. Its an all season spot but it would be great to be there in colder days to save yourself from scorching heat while in line. Don’t visit in weekend to stay away from crowd.

      Reply
  • JuliaSan
    October 30, 2016

    We are heading to India in 2 weeks, and of course Agra is on the planned route. I look forward to it soooo much.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  • Marge Gavan
    November 3, 2016

    I wonder if there is any day you can visit Taj Mahal without that many people. I see bloggers’ posts when they visited and my the crowd is always overwhelming. I learned about Taj Mahal when I was a kid through a book, since then I’ve always wanted to go.

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    • mohitarts
      November 3, 2016

      Ya there is always some amount of rush but you can avoid overcrowded by visiting on a weekday and nowhere around vacations.

      Reply
  • Indrani
    November 3, 2016

    Unplanned travel is most enjoyed!
    Pethas are now available every where, hard to say which is original which is not.

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  • danicagilbuena
    November 3, 2016

    I’ve always wanted to visit Taj Mahal. And I’ve never heard of Agra yet so thanks for this!

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    • mohitarts
      November 3, 2016

      Most welcome….

      Reply
  • Neha Verma
    November 4, 2016

    I have been to Taj and it still fascinates it. Want to visit at a full moon night 🙂 as I have heard its beauty is at its highest then. Nice to know there are hostels around to stay, seems like the concept is catching up in India

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    • mohitarts
      November 4, 2016

      Ya too got to know about the hostel for the first time on this trip. It surely would look amazing on full moon

      Reply
  • Louiela
    November 4, 2016

    Taj Mahal were written in my history books in elementary,,, and I still long to visit this place as one of the 7 wonders. Hope to see it at night when the moon is full 🙂

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    • mohitarts
      November 4, 2016

      ya the full moon is the best time to witness the taj in its full beauty

      Reply
  • Cai Dominguez
    November 4, 2016

    One of my dream destinations, I’m really looking forward to visit India soon. Taj Mahal is so grand and beautiful!

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    • mohitarts
      November 4, 2016

      You definitely visit and let me know if need any help…..

      Reply
  • pswdarlene
    November 5, 2016

    I’ve always wanted to see the Taj Mahal. I wonder when is the low season? Is a day enough for visiting the Taj? Unplanned trips are always a joy to do.

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    • mohitarts
      November 5, 2016

      Yes a day is more than enough for taj and also you can visit the agra fort the same day. Keep another day for fatehpur sikri too. You cannot afford to miss that.

      Reply
  • The Venetian Rover
    November 5, 2016

    Good schedule, I’d love to see Agrarian one day! Maybe it’s because of all the Bollywood film I’ve seen hahaha
    Though those sites are rich in art and history, it must have been awesome!

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    • mohitarts
      November 5, 2016

      Ya thats awesome if you love art

      Reply
  • wanderingwagarschristina
    November 5, 2016

    Getting the to the 7 wonders is on my bucket list. I hope to head to Taj Mahal soon. I bet it is even more beautiful in person.

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    • mohitarts
      November 5, 2016

      It is definitely. Let me know if needed any help on your visit

      Reply
  • Johann Kuruvilla
    November 6, 2016

    I still have to see this great wonder of the world. Great to read about your experience here. Will keep in mind the tip about the Pethas.

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    • mohitarts
      November 6, 2016

      Ya and you may let me know if any difficulty in finding the original one….

      Reply
  • lips gone blue
    November 7, 2016

    the best thing about the tag mahal is all the little details inside, that was my favorite part. amazing post, thank you for sharing

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    • mohitarts
      November 7, 2016

      Ya very fine art has been done all over

      Reply
  • Mia Foo
    November 8, 2016

    Taj Mahal is in my bucket list (and i’m sure in everybody’s) and I wonder if I can visit the place soon enough. Anyway, sounds like you had a great trip! Do wish for you to share more photographs, though!

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  • Marian Mitchell
    November 11, 2016

    Sounds like a fun trip!

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  • Wandering JM
    November 11, 2016

    It sounds like a great place. Looking forward to visit there soon.

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    • mohitarts
      November 11, 2016

      Sure must give it a visit

      Reply
  • Ashley Voicu
    November 11, 2016

    i have heard about Taj Mahal but I have never been to it. Someday, I will visit thia place.

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    • mohitarts
      November 12, 2016

      Ya you will love it…must visit

      Reply
  • Holly
    November 11, 2016

    I have always wanted to visit India! Who is PETHA? Is that a famous actor/artist there?

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  • emmaeatsandexplores
    November 11, 2016

    The Taj Mahal is One of those stunning places in absolutely desperate to visit but just haven’t got around to yet! Beautiful post and pics!

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    • mohitarts
      November 12, 2016

      Thanks and make sure to visit…

      Reply
  • Sumti Bhadani
    November 12, 2016

    Agra is really a great place to visit in India. Hope you enjoyed it a lot

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    • mohitarts
      November 12, 2016

      A lot

      Reply
  • mohitarts
    November 12, 2016

    Yess you should and i did had a great time there

    Reply
  • Wandering JM
    December 5, 2016

    One of the places that I wanted to see. Surely in my bucketlist.

    Reply
    • mohitarts
      December 5, 2016

      Yes…you should definitely

      Reply
  • EG III
    December 14, 2016

    Sounds like an awesome trip with friends. How did you find Agra fort? I pushed myself through to the Taj, but I had to skip out on the fort when I was in Agra due to an unfortunate stomach bug 🙁

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    • mohitarts
      December 14, 2016

      It was nice to spend about an hour..but I guess fatehpur sikri would be far much better than this

      Reply
  • wanderlustayne
    December 14, 2016

    I love India, Agra was an awesome place to visit! I have written a blog post on it myself actually it would if you could check it out also!

    India has a special place in my heart and I will definitely be going back to explore more corners of this country. What other places have you seen?

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    • mohitarts
      December 15, 2016

      Yes, that’s true. India has something special in it that it makes a room in everyone’s heart..
      I have been to Jaipur, Nainital, Rishikesh, shimla, manali, ladakh, spiti, dhramshala, MCLEODGANJ, amritsar, chandigarh…

      Reply
  • Manu Khandelwal
    February 10, 2017

    Well i am from Agra and i can tell you Agra has much more to offer than historical monuments. It also offers one of the best street foods.

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    • mohitarts
      February 10, 2017

      that’s good to know….i would love to try some on my next visit

      Reply
  • Ticker Eats The World
    April 13, 2017

    I’m sure this is of great help to anyone planning to visit Arga and let’s face it every visitor wants to do that. I love “in a day series” because often when travelling that is all we get. Great post.

    Reply
    • Jaunting Journeys
      April 14, 2017

      thanks…glad you liked it and think I should start doing more of the ‘in a day series’

      Reply
  • Erin Leigh Ever After
    April 14, 2017

    Wow what an amazing experience to see the Taj Mahal! The bonfire sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • Jaunting Journeys
      April 14, 2017

      yaa…the hostel was definitely a good option specially the dorm

      Reply

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