Taj Mahal Heritage Tour Overview
AGRA HERITAGE TOURISM
The heritage tour brings the attention of concerning authorities like the archaeological survey of India towards dilapidating conditions of local heritage places which remain untouched so that their restoration and renovation could be started within the time frame. The heritage walk tour supports the conservation and preservation of less popular man-made structures to explore authentic information and bring them to the public domain through various media channels. Acquainting visitors the cultural legacy and the ancient heritage sites in Agra, is the main theme of the Agra sightseeiing tour. This tour is a must for a traveller who intends to take a closer look at the culture and history of Agra. They provide a comprehensive range of social, environmental and economic benefits. This tour is a great choice among tourists interested in exploring Agra beyond just the tourist spots.
...AGRA HERITAGE CITY WALK TOURS
Heritage walk tour starts with a local tour guide from your hotel in Agra. It starts by transferring you to Hathi Ghat in local taxi cab booked for Agra sightseeing. where elephants during the Mughal era used to take baths and also the entrance gate to the Yamuna river. Here you can watch river Yamuna and small shops selling garland, sandalwood, earthen lamps etc used for worshipping the river. At the end of Navratri and Ganesh Chaturthi festivals, the idol immersion is done in ponds constructed near the river Yamuna. You can see some old buildings of the Mughal era at the opposite side of the HathiGhat, which was the Hawelis of ministers in the Mughal court. From here we walk to the spice market of Rawat Para selling Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, Basil leaf, Black salt, Cardamon, cinnamon etc. You can also see here the ancient temple of Lord Shiva named Mankameshwar which is more than five hundred years old. Walk to narrow lanes of LuharGali known for wholesale trading shops selling decorative items, wooden artefacts, artificial jewellery etc. Also, the luharGali is a must go for street food lovers to taste local chats of Agra like Panipuri, Raj Kachori, AlooBhala. Here you can see 250 years old small Petha sweet manufacturing units, for which this city is widely known. Now you walk to crowded narrow streets for Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in Agra. Here you can see ancient business activities of Agra like Kite making, silver coil making, marble inlay artefact etc. Our tour guide will share information and stories about a fusion of different religions and cultures in Agra. From here you will walk to Agra Fort parking where our Car will transfer you back to the hotel.
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NO OF PAX | USD ( PER PERSON ) |
Single Person | $ 105 |
Two Person | $ 90 |
Three Person | $ 80 |
Four Person | $ 70 |
Five Person | $ 45 |