There’s no doubt that Agra is the most famous for the Taj Mahal, but there’s actually so much more to Agra! Since the city is just a couple of hours away from Delhi and a lot of us do make plans to visit the city to look at the monument that epitomises eternal love, we made you a list of all the cool things you can do in the city apart from just visiting the Taj Mahal.
Think Beyond The Taj: Here Are 4 Cool Things To Do If You're Spending The Day In Agra
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Get Something Packed From Panchhi Petha Store
We’ve all grown up hearing about the Agra ka petha and this is the place it comes from! They have not just the most amazing petha, but also some great variations of it {paan petha or chocolate petha, anyone?}. We say you also try out their dalmoth {made from kaju, spices and sev} which is as famous as the petha. Also, trying to cash in on the petha fame, a lot of other petha shops have come up, but none can replicate the petha recipe found at Panchhi. Hence, beware and visit their site to figure out the location most convenient to you.
Pick Out A Pair Of Leather Shoes
In addition to the Taj Mahal, Agra is home to another wonder: Leather shops. With a lot of leather factories based out of the city, it’s a great place to score leather goods at bargain prices. A walk down the lane of the city’s Sadar Bazaar will have you come across many, many shoe shops. From Oxfords to boots, you’re going to find everything here. However, ladies may discover that this place has more variety for men. But don’t be disheartened, because you’re also going to find some very smart leather bags here {smart laptop bags, casual sling and dramatic totes as well}. Although we recommend sifting through the entire street {you never know what you might find where}, the TSF factory outlet is our top pick.
Unearth Treasure At Hing Ki Mandi's Shoe Market
Ladies, if you still have your heart set on getting yourself a pair of shoes from Agra’s famous shoe industry, we say you take out time to visit Hing Ki Mandi. The place has some really quirky footwear that will come in handy during the summers. You will find that you can get great quality for some very reasonable prices, and then there’s still scope for more bargaining.
Grab a Cup Of Coffee At Sheroes Hangout
Sheroes Hangout, a cheery little cafe run by acid attack survivors, is an initiative by Chaanv Foundation. This cafe in Agra doesn’t just serve coffee and inspiration, but is an art gallery and a community radio hub too. We hear their cold coffee, fries and burgers are quite the stars. The menu is all vegetarian and a mish-mash of the usual paneer, aloo gobhi, jeera rice and co. or the crowd favourites like honey chilli potato and the Oreo shake.
