Agra Heritage Walk
Destination Covered: Jama Masjid, (Friday Mosque) Mankameshwar Mandir (Temple) , Rawat Para, (Spice Market)Lohar gali, Khoya Gali of Chitti Khana, Namak Ki Mandi & Sindhi Market.
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Starting From
$15*
For 1 person (Min. 2 person required)
Duration of Tour: 3 Hrs Sightseeing
- Why choose us:
- Tour Guide Service
- Government Approved Tour Guide
- City Monument Explanation
- Customizeable Itinerary
- Hassle Free Sightseeing
Overview
Many people like Agra Heritage Walk which brings something special for them. In this tour one can experience the old heritage of the Agra city. Tour starts from a point close to the Agra Fort then roam around Jama Masjid, (Friday Mosque) Mankameshwar Mandir (Temple) dedicated to lord Shiva , Rawat Para, (spice Market)Lohar gali, Khoya Gali, Namak Ki Mandi (Salt Market) etc. You can enjoy the busy and bustling markets of Agra.
Tour Itinerary
01: Our tour guide will meet you at your booked hotel in Agra according to your given time. Then you will proceed towards the sightseeing of Agra Heritage Walk.
02: Then you will proceed for sightseeing at Jama Masjid. The Mosque was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favorite daughter, Jahanara Begum. The Jama Masjid of Agra is constructed of red sandstone with intricate white marble decorations. The walls and ceilings of the mosque are painted blue in color. It is a huge mosque in the center of Agra surrounded by a great bazaar.
03: Then you will go to Mankameshwar Mandir (Temple) in Agra which is one of the ancient temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at Rawatpara, near Agra Fort Railway Station. It is said that the shiv linga is covered by silver metal and was founded by Lord Shiva himself during the Dwapara era, when Krishna was born in Mathura. Shiva wished to get a darshan of Lord Krishna in child form. While he was coming from mount kailash he rested here. Yamuna used to flow here, Shiva meditated and night-stayed at the Mankameshwar Temple. He said "If I would be able to make Krishna play on my lap I will put a linga here"
04: Then you will go to Rawat Para, (spice Market) which is one of the oldest localities of the historic city of Agra. It is situated very close to Agra Fort and also the river Yamuna. Rawatpara draws its name from the title Rawat. And there are spices like Red Chili, Coriander Powder, Turmeric, Black paper, Fennel, Asafetida, Bay Leaf, Mace, Mint, Saffron, Tamarind & Cloves etc.
05: Then you will go to Lohar gali in which they sell many articles like Bangles decorated articles and artificial Jewelleries. Decorate articles which are used for decorating images of Gods and Goddesses.
06: Then you will go to Khoya Gali where they sell many types of the Indian Sweets/ Desert like Ras malai, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Rabri, Rasgulla, Gujia, Soan Papri & Kaju katli etc.
07: Then you will go to Namak Ki Mandi where artisans beat Gold & Silver to make Foils of Gold & Silver for medicinal use in Ayurveda. They also sell Gold, Silver and Semi precious, Precious Stone.
08: Then you will go to Sindhi market. This market is very famous in Agra all Agra people know about that market there sell Indian textile like Saree, Kurta Pajama, Punjabi suit, Langha and Indian wedding dresses
09: Then you will go to S.N Medical College from where you will be picked up and dropped to your hotel in Agra.
TOUR END
Note :- Please follow the instructions of your Tour Guide. Kindly do not take photographs wherever you think you may offend the local residents. Participants are requested to maintain the sanctity of religious places. Please avoid the hawkers and beggars while on walk.
Inclusion
- Tour Guide Service for 1 to 4 People.
- Sightseeing of Heritage Walk.
- Mineral Water to be served during the Sightseeing.
- Well Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide Service (Approved by Department of Tourism, Government of India).
Exclusion
- Entrance Tickets of all monuments.
- Lunch/Dinner/Drinks etc.
- Camera Fee.
Charges Detail
- USD 30 : For 1 - 4 Person
- USD 40 : For 5 - 15 Person
- USD 50 : For 16 - 25 Person
