Nearby Attractions in Agra

Nearby Attractions in Agra

The first thing that comes to our mind when the place Agra is mentioned is Taj Mahal. But there are many other popular nearby attractions in Agra. Agra Fort is one such attraction which houses sixteen palaces within its complex. You have to walk a great way to see and explore all of them. One of the important must see nearby attractions in Agra is Fatehpur Sikri. There are many worthy places to visit such as Chini Ki Rauza, Panch Mahal, Ram Bagh, Keetham Lake, etc.

Last Updated: 15/06/2012

• Jama Masjid

  Agra

  Distance from Agra :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 4 m

  Jama Masjid – Built by Shah Jahan in 1648, the main gate of this mosque has inscription written on it that it was built by Jahanara Begum. She was the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan and was imprisoned with him. The absence of minarets and the shape of the dome give it a distinguished characte...

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• Sheesh Mahal

  Rakabganj, Agra

  Distance from Agra :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 5 m

  Sheesh Mahal is situated in the Agra Fort complex and was built by Shah Jahan in 17th century. It is located opposite Musamman Burj and below the Diwan-i-Khas hall. Sheesh Mahal means Glass Palace. The inlay of tiny mirrors on its wall and the glass mosaic decoration has earned it this name.  ...

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• Ibadat Khana

  Fatehpur Sikri

  Distance from Agra :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 47 m

  This was a meeting house in Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1575 A.D. Initially this was opened only to Muslims but later people of other religions were allowed to participate. Every Thursday evening Akbar invited religious leaders and philosophers for discussions.   In 1580s ...

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• Naqqar Khana

  Fatehpur Sikri

  Distance from Agra :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 47 m

  This is the drum house and is also called Naubat Khana which means Shehnai House situated within Fatehpur Sikhri built by Akbar. Shehnai is the musical instrument that was performed during the days of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. There is another Naqqar Khana located in Red Fort in Delhi....

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• Panch Mahal

  Fatehpur Sikri

  Distance from Agra :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 47 m

  Panch Mahal is the five storey building built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri. This is also called Badgir meaning watch tower. This columnar structure has four storeys gradually decreasing in size and ending with a dome. The whole structure is built on 84 columns with jaali in between them...

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• Tomb of Salim Chishti

  Fatehpur Sikri

  Distance from Agra :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 47 m

  The Tomb of Salim Chishti was built in 1580 and 1581 in Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is situated within the complex of Jama Masjid. Within this structure is the place of burial of the Sufi saint Salim Chishti who lived between 1478 and 1572.   The tomb was built on one met...

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• Radha Swami's Samadhi

  Dayal Bagh, Agra

  Distance from Agra :10 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 15 m

  The Radha Swami’s Samadhi is also called as Soami Bagh. It has the Samadhi of the Swamiji Maharaj who founded the Radha Swami Faith. The building is 110 feetin height made of white marbles. It has a common belief that the construction work of this place should never end. Therefore this living ...

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• Mankameshwar Mandir

  Rawatpara, Near Agra Fort Railway Station, Agra

  Distance from Agra :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 4 m

  Mankameshwar Mandir is the Shiva temple. It is considered that the silver sivalinga here was made by Lord Shiva in Dwapara Era. This was an old templehaving one sanctum sanctorum having the idol of Shiva surrounded by the idols of his family. Those who want to reach close to the main vigraha should ...

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• Ankit Ka Tal

  NH 2, Near Sikandra, Agra

  Distance from Agra :8 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 12 m

  Ankit Ka Tal was a reservoir built during the time of Mughal Emperor Jahangir to collect rainwater. This is situated near the Tomb of Itibar Khan Khwajasara in the year 1610. A gurudwara was erected in 1970 near this place.   Ankit Ka Tal has religious importance among Christians and Jains an...

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• Ram Bagh

  Etmadpur, Agra

  Distance from Agra :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 8 m

  Ram Bagh is one of the oldest Mughal Gardens in India. This was built in 1528 by the Mughal Emperor Babur. This was a Persian Garden originally named as Aaram Bagh meaning the Garden of Rest and later the name was mutilated as Ram Bagh.   There are two viewing pavilions in the garden facing t...

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