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Taj Mahal

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Taj Mahal

India’s iconic landmark and one of the world’s most beautiful buildings readily matches, if not exceeds, the hype. Built in 1653 by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to entomb his wife, Mumtaz.

Best for ages 10+

Agra Fort

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Agra Fort

A symbol of Mughal military might, this massive, rust-red fort, built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1573, is an almost self-contained royal city.

Adult price: £8

Best for ages 13+

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Fatehpur Sikri

An atmospheric ‘ghost city’ that provides a fascinating and unique insight into the Mughal court, and superb example of Mughal planning and architecture.

Best for ages 13+

Kinari Bazaar

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Kinari Bazaar

One of Agra’s cheeriest markets is a fun and colourful Aladdin’s cave of everything from cosmetics and perfume to decorative knick-knacks and artefacts.

Best for ages 13+

Ud Daulah’s Tomb

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ud Daulah’s Tomb

Sometimes referred to as the ‘baby Taj’, this outstanding 17th-century noble’s tomb with formal gardens showcases the kind of pietra dura inlay on white marble that reached its apogee with the Taj Mahal.

Adult price: £2

Best for ages 18+

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Deeg Palace

Deeg, Uttar Pradesh, India

Deeg Palace

A little-visited lakeside summer resort and palace complex that was built in 1772 for the Jat kings of Bharatpur, as a luxurious retreat. Its architecture fuses Mughal and Rajput styles.

Adult price: £1

Best for ages 18+

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Keoladeo National Park

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keoladeo National Park

Over 350 species of migratory birds winter in this former royal hunting ground,  formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Spread over thirty square kilometres, it’s classified as an internationally important wetland that’s also home to resident species.

Adult price: £5

Best for ages 8+

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Elephant Conservation & Care Centre

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Elephant Conservation & Care Centre

A welfare centre that looks after and rehabilitates formerly captive and abused elephants, and an education centre that teaches the importance of elephant conservation.

Adult price: £15

Best for ages 8+