Shopping Paradise:
Agra is
not only a tourist's destination but also a shoppers delight too. Agra is
famous for the Taj Mahal made out of Marble, the markets are bound to have
replica of the Taj in marble being sold as decorative, gift item or as
souvenirs. Agra is best place to buy Leather bags,chappals,you can buy
leather items cheap. Petha (sweetmeat) is a speciality of the place that
also can be taken. The most common places for shopping are the Taj
Complex, Kinari Bazaar, Sanjay Palace and Munro Road.
Wheels to
Agra:
» By Air: Agra is on the popular regular tourist route
Delhi/Agra/Khajuraho/Varanasi and return. Flights connect Agra to Delhi,
Khajuraho and Varanasi.
» By Rail: Agra lies on the Delhi
to Mumbai broad - gauge railway line. Express trains from
Delhi,
Mumbai,
Calcutta, and
Chennai halt at Agra.
» By Road: Agra is
connected to
Delhi,
Rajasthan and other cities of Uttar Pradesh by an excellent bus service.
The city can be explored with the local transport that comprises of
cycle rickshwas, tongas and tempos.