Shopping in Agra

Shopping in Agra is yet another interesting aspect of your Taj Mahal tour. Agra was once the centre of arts and crafts in the Mughal period and even today one can shop for the most exquisite handicrafts items in Agra. Shopping in Agra can be a wonderful experience if you know what are the most exclusive items to shop for.

gra is known for its fabulous marble-made handicrafts and soft stone inlay work. The Mughal were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Noor Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in Zari embroidery work. Therefore there are some good Zari items on the offer. Do buy a few for your dear ones. Marble work is another draw in Agra. The miniatures that include souvenirs and images of Hindu deities make a good buy. The travel to Agra is, frankly, incomplete without buying a small but beautiful marble replica of Taj.

You can also look forward to buying the finest of carpets, durries, textiles and sandalwood in Agra. There are many big showrooms and you can also opt for various government-run handicraft shops to shop for these items You can rummage through the bustling markets of Agra that include Sadar Bazar, Taj Ganj, Kinari Bazar, Munro Road, Pratap Pura and Gwalilor Road. Locals and tourists alike frequent most of these markets.

Places to shop :-
Civil Lines
Dayal Bagh
Loha Mandi
Rakabganj Tajganj