Places to Visit near Agra – After TAJ Mahal, What’s Next?

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There is no doubt that Taj Mahal is the mightiest thing to see in Agra. But of you are done seeing it in the early hours, so what's next?. Now we help you find the best places to visit near Agra. 
Agra town is surrounded by some incredible places that are too good to miss. Anybody who is planning a long weekend in Agra must explore the beautiful places around it. Penning down a few,
1. Fatehpur Sikri – Touch the Mughal era

Distance from Agra: 45 km
Fatehpur Sikri is the most beautiful and the nearest tourist place to Agra. It was built by Mughal emperor Akbar. This place features beautiful palaces, temples, gardens, and minarets.
Buland Darwaza—the gigantic gateway, splendid 5-story Paanch Mahal (a shelter for royal women), and the fascinating Salim Chisti Darga enhance the charisma and beauty of Fatehpur Sikri. Fathepur Sikri is a World Heritage Site.
2. Bharatpur – Where birds enjoy holidays

Distance from Agra: 60 km
The bird sanctuary becomes musical and colourful when the bright and multi coloured birds fly from places to Bharatpur. For nature lovers and bird enthusiasts, Bharatpur is one of the best places to visit near Agra. Bharatpur is mainly known for Keoladeo National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. There are rare and endangered bird species, both local and migratory. This place is the hot favourite for photographers and ornithologists.
Apart from bird sanctuary, Deeg Water Palace, Ganga Temple, Keoladeo Shiva Temple, and Government Museum are the major attractions here.
3. Mathura – Live in the Land of Lord Krishna

Distance from Agra: 55 km
Mathura is the holiest retreat. To attain peace and solemn happiness, a short tour to this spiritual abode is inevitable. This is one of the most divine places near Agra to visit that will help to uplift your mind and soul spiritually. The charm of Krishna’s birthplace and spectacular artwork and sculptures of the temples overwhelms each and every visitor here. Apart from Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir; Dwarkadhish Temple, Kusum Sarovar, Gita Mandir, Radha Kund, Kans Qila and Mathura Museum are few best options.
4. Vrindavan – Faith, love, and spirituality

Distance from Agra: 75 km
Have you heard of Shri Krishna Rasleela?, Yes this is the place. Vrindavan is a place that portrays divinity and love. This is a heritage town with splendid temples that depict the perfect blend of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and Hinduism.
Vrindavan is painted with many colours during auspicious festivals like Holi and Janmashtami. ISKCON Temple, Banke Bihari Mandir, Radha Raman Temple, and Prem Mandir are few other options to vist too.
5. Gwalior – Ahead of palaces and temples

Distance from Agra: 125 km
Gwalior is a place of history, culture, and heritage. If you are planning to explore the royal forts and monuments, Gwalior should be your ideal pick. From forts, palaces, to museums the list has it all. Gwalior Fort is the showstopper of the city and enhances the overall charm of the place.
Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal or State Archeological Museum, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb of Tansen, Scindia Museum, Sarod Ghar or Museum of Music, Tighra Dam and Gwalior Zoo are few places to name. Undoubtedly, Gwalior is one of the best places to visit near Agra with friends and family.

So now that we have so many places to club with in Agra, why not plan a trip to the Taj Mahal.


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