Things to Do in Agra on a Friday, Agra, India
If you happen to rock up to Agra on a Friday, you may be shocked or surprised to know that the聽Taj Mahal complex聽is closed. Even the seventh wonder of the world, needs a break! Kidding, it鈥檚 actually closed for the locals to perform聽Namaz (islamic prayer) due to the two mosques inside.
Agra is definitely an 鈥榠n-and-out鈥� in one day kind of city (polite way of saying it鈥檚 awful) and so this can be a little bit of a set back if you鈥檙e on a strict itinerary. But, don鈥檛 despair, there is still plenty to keep you occupied and some attractions include an up close view of the majestic Taj. It鈥檚 actually nicer in someways to see it this way as the main complex is always hot, crowded and a bit of a cattle market!
The closest you can get to the Taj Mahal in Agra on a Friday is a boat ride on the Yamuna river. Now, this isn鈥檛 an official tourist attraction by any means. It鈥檚 essentially a shanty boat which is parked at the edge of the river bank! If you turn聽right from the East Gate, head all the way down to the river聽and the temple there. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Agra is definitely an 鈥榠n-and-out鈥� in one day kind of city (polite way of saying it鈥檚 awful) and so this can be a little bit of a set back if you鈥檙e on a strict itinerary. But, don鈥檛 despair, there is still plenty to keep you occupied and some attractions include an up close view of the majestic Taj. It鈥檚 actually nicer in someways to see it this way as the main complex is always hot, crowded and a bit of a cattle market!
The closest you can get to the Taj Mahal in Agra on a Friday is a boat ride on the Yamuna river. Now, this isn鈥檛 an official tourist attraction by any means. It鈥檚 essentially a shanty boat which is parked at the edge of the river bank! If you turn聽right from the East Gate, head all the way down to the river聽and the temple there. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Agra on a Friday
Guide Location: India » Agra
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sophie Pearce
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Guide Location: India » Agra
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sophie Pearce
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Taj Mahal complex
- Good Vibes Caf茅
- Agra Fort
- Baby Taj Mahal
- Metabh Bagh
- Oberoi Amarvilas
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