AGRA CITY TRAVEL GUIDE | Taj Mahal Travel Video in Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Come join us for this Agra city travel guide as we visit the Taj Mahal and some of the other top attractions in Agra located in Uttar Pradesh, India. When it comes to things to do in Agra city you might be surprised to learn that the city features many places worth visiting including Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh Moonlight Garden Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah and the Taj Nature Walk. Although the main reason to come to Agra is without a doubt to visit the Taj Mahal places such as Agra Fort would be standalone tourist attractions in many other cities in India. Some come for the Taj (it is so worth it) but be pleasantly surprised by the additional things to do in Agra city, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Things to do in Agra, India Travel Guide (Taj Mahal)
1) Taj Mahal (ताजमहल)
2) Agra Fort (आगरा का किला)
3) Taj Nature Walk
4) Baby Taj (Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah - اعتماد الدولہ کا مقبر)
5) Rooftop views of the Taj Mahal
6) Mehtab Bagh Moonlight Garden (मेहताब बाग़ - مہتاب باغ,)
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Our visit Agra travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including home cooked food, top attractions, fascinating temples and mausoleums and the city by day and sunset. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Agra tourism brochure, Agra city tour or Agra itinerary.
Agra City Guide | Taj Mahal Travel Video in Uttar Pradesh, India Video Transcript:
Well good morning good morning. Today we are in Agra (आगरा). How excited are you? Super excited. I mean 'hey guess what' there is a little kind of tiny attraction here we might be visiting. Maybe the Taj Mahal (ताजमहल). The Taj Mahal (ताजमहल) is actually closed on Fridays and we didn't realize that until we got here. So we can't visit today but instead we're going to visit Agra Fort (आगरा का किला). Yeah. And maybe the Baby Taj Mahal. Yeah, and the good news is that I've actually been to Agra (آگرہ) before and I've been to Agra Fort (आगरा का किला) and it is one of the most impressive I've ever visited in India. If this fort was outside of Agra (आगरा) it would be a standalone attraction in another city. So we're going to go check that out today and maybe check out the Taj from across the river. And then we have to buy tickets for the Taj. Right so busy day actually. Let's begin.
Agra Fort (आगरा का किला) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws big numbers, especially on a Friday when the Taj is closed. Admission to Agra Fort (आगरा का किला) is through the Amar Singh Gate, which is the south gate. Outside the gates you’ll find guides offering their services, so that’s something you can keep in mind if you’re looking to learn about the fort’s history and architecture.
So we've been getting all of these like teaser views of the Taj. Last night we had it during dinner and today we have this. And I think we're going to get one more vantage point later on in the day. And then finally tomorrow we actually visit it.
Once you walk through a series of gates, you’ll find yourself in a giant complex of marble palaces, inner courtyards and gardens, complete with wild monkeys running along the fort’s walls.
You also get some pretty cool views of the Taj Mahal (ताजमहल) off in the distance - but we’ll show you an even better lookout point later in this video.
The Taj Mahal (ताजमहल) was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. He wrote that the beauty of the structure made “the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes”, and while I may not have shed a tear, it’s a sight that did not disappoint.
So we made it to the Baby Taj Mahal (Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah - اعتماد الدولہ کا مقبر).
So our last stop of the day is the Mehtab Gardens (मेहताब बाग़ - مہتاب باغ,) which are directly behind the Taj Mahal (ताजमहल) so you get some pretty cool views.
so that is a wrap from Agra (आगरा).
This is part of our Travel in India video series showcasing Indian food, Indian culture and Indian cuisine.
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I am an Indian but I never have visited Taj Mahal.Thanks a lot to you and your Video which made me see the TAJ from a closer view :)
Thank you! I hope you can visit in the future. Although we tried our best filming nothing quite beats being there in person.
Watching this right now whilst tucking into dinner in a rainy London evening
Oh, thank you! What's on the menu tonight in London?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos We are having homemade lasagna and salad
should have ordered indian food
Best time is to visit during winter ... :)
This guy has been picking up some cool t-shirts for sure.
Lucky you.👍
You guys are such Dorks. In a good way. We can see that you are having a great time. Even Sam's parents are into the swing of the trip. A real family fun time. Thank you for showing us the places we all can't get to just yet. Sometimes I feel as though I am on a little holiday with you. Cheers M'dears.
Lol the lady picking weeds was hilarious 😂
I would love to visit India. Can you do a Q&A about your trip? How you planned your accommodations (homestays, etc.) and train tickets? How you decided where to eat? How you avoided getting sick etc.
Hi Andrea... you can get tickets from WWW.IRCTC.CO.IN....and food and staying are up to you...you can find the cheapest as well as the costliest ones...millions of tourists visit India every year,so these won't be any problem... Greetings from India :)
Download apps like MakemyTrip or Goibibo to get the best discounts on Hotels, flights and bus in India and also use UBER or OLA apps to books cabs.
Booking.com is great as far as finding a place to stay in that particular area, and the hotel and guest houses always have tips and recommendations as far as what to do, what to see, and where to eat around the area, trust what the locals recommend and it starts with the people at the guesthouses. It's hard to get sick, if you seek them cooking it, it's safe to eat, I would caution something that's been out sitting in the sun for a while though
hi greetings from india. i think this linkwww.makemytrip.com/railways/ can be useful for booking railway tickets in India. indian government is also going to start doing eTickets for railways bookings which you can get easily if you come through eTourist visa. hope you have a lovely trip :)
do check wikitravel n wikivoyage
awesome video......lovely home stay place...yum yum home made food....thanks
I've been to the Taj, but I've never heard of the nature walk. It looks so beautiful! Btw, your parents are great...love their funny poses!
Thank you very much! It is kind of a hidden gem.
Those sunset shots at the end are really nice
Thank you! We got treated to some gorgeous sunsets :)
So glad am not the only one who turned up at Taj Mahal on a Friday without realising it was closed.
Hahaha...it seems we're not the only ones ;)
Very cool. I was hoping to see more of the inside of the Taj Mahal but perhaps it's best seen first hand.
very nice video
Thank you! :)
are you guys visiting south india , I mean kerala later this month. I hope you visit there and see backwaters.
We didn't get to visit South India on this trip but it would be our next trip to India for sure.
Foarte interesant si frumoa video
The greatest design feature of the Taj Mahal is it has nothing but the sky as its background. There is nothing behind or surrounding it except the sky which is the reason it looks grand from any angle you view it and it dominates the landscape.
it's my city, and I really enjoyed seeing my Agra from the eyes of a tourist
You Guys are great, Amy & I just get so restless watching you both. We want to get back on the road!
Thank you very much! Where are you two hoping to visit next?
Wow.. this is your best guide video yet!
Ah, thank you very much! We enjoyed making them a bit more casual than usual of late.
Very nice
Thank you very much! :)
जय हिन्द ...........
Love from INDIA, Keep exploring
Thank you very much!
your welcome bro. keep uploading
You guys are awesome. You made very good videos. I saw your Rajasthan vlog and now watching this one.
Planned for Agra & Rajasthan trip 😃
Thank you very much! Oh, that sounds awesome! That will be such an epic trip.
Glad you enjoyed Taj.
Thanks! It was awesome. We all loved it :)
"IT'S A SIGHT THAT DID NOT DISAPPOINT" ..........??? to say that is an understatement is an understatement !!1 :
Ah, that is very true Armaan!
Your Agra video very useful and very nice. Agra Ford enterance gate very historical, price ticket 250 Rupi I remember my ticket 2015 Taj Mahal is unigue. Which did you like fort Agra Fort or Red Fort?
Nice I love the india
Ah, so do we!
U both have such likeable face.. I love how u edit ur videos..!
Thank you very much Manisha.
your vlogs are interesting and your picture quality is awesome
your rajasthan vlog is on another level
I belong to rajasthan and I think you made justice to rajasthan
keep it up!*
Thank you very much! Traveling around Rajasthan sure is fun. I wish we could have visited Udaipur but we didn't have time.
dear u shud hv visited Udaipur it's worthy to go..very beautiful city..💓💓💓💓
hello guys,,, you both are amazing. i just love both of your fun and travel video. its really helpful.
Thank you very much!
i love taj mahal and agra
That is really cool to hear.
wow awesome
Thank you!
my country always cool :)
Yeah, our time in India was epic.
There were a lot of oscar-moments in this vid guys - pun intended.....:-)......first btw......!
LOL, thanks! 1st = :)
Next stop, Varanasi.! Mark Twain hit the nail when he remarked: Varanasi is as old as time. And looks even older......:-)....Sam bears some resemblance to Twain, come to think of it. Twain and De Niro. What's next.....:-)
👍👍👍a symbol of love....
Great channel, awesome videos. Enough said.
Thank you very much!
The crocs and socks lmao. Love
lol, thanks....winning combo ;)
The emperor who built the Taj for his beloved deceased wife was imprisoned inside Agra Fort by his son (fighting over the throne). From the windows he could still see his Taj. They say he died a broken man.
The story is just as fascinating as the building itself :)
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Nice video! Very Good Information. Really helpful…Thanks a lot. If you have any requirements for a cab then you can book a cab from Bharat Taxi.
Cheerio
waiting for Varanasi vlog...good luck Sam & Audrey.... btw the new t-shirt is suiting Sam :))
Thank you! That is our next video :) I'm loving these polo-shirts that I've picked up in Jodhpur and Jaipur. Easily my favorite shirts I've got in a long time.
Yep .. I agree with you totally, the Taj is one of the "sites" that actually leaves you with the "Wow" ... I was particularly disappointed with the bloody "White House" in DC ... it looks like a dolls house, small by what you imagine it being from all the movies. Now Agra has changed very considerably since '73. I guess it's a major tourist hub now ... Still love your vlog ... go , go ,go and continually enjoy
Nice video!!
Hi Guys. I have a Question what camera is using Audrey when Samuel had the Olimpic? Nice Video btw. Thanks
Your videos are too addicting :v Love from India :D
Thank you very much!
Pretty nice one...you both are lovely guys...
Thank you!
you guys are pretty entertaining 👍
Thank you! Appreciate that :)
Looks so amazing! and great music choice :)
The Taj Mahal is beautiful, I always wanted to go to India. What was your favorite place to go while in India?
You can come anytime in India now.....Apply Visa on Arrival......Then Visit Rajasthan(Jodhpur,Jaisalmer,Jaipur,Udaipur), then Agra(Taj Mahal, Agra fort) there are many places as well depending where you want to go...if you need help you can contact me on ankurbansal399@gmail.com
I'm an Indian and I love my India
Here I Am finally speaking with my Reincarnation Queen Mumtaz Mahal. YES! i am being a finally wonderful being knowing in May 2013 regarding one if my reincarnation My husband ""Reed"" is King Shah Jahan and we must tell U that incarnation is everyone doing rebirth when ever we meet the Lords when we die. When we have lived 1000 lives are very useful. As for me my Guru Swamiji from Bidadi, Bengaluru has been really a lot of help for me and we will be going to Agra very soon and be together over 350 years ago......really it is not a lot of years............Namaste
love to you both :)
Thank you! :)
Pranav Kohli be
Hi guys ! I love ❤️ your videos ! Question what vaccines you need for India ! Also thank you Audrey I'm going to Peru next week because of you and your videos 💕💕
how do you find these homestays? can u post a link of the one u stayed in?
Hi. Love your videos. Can you share your experience with buying tickets and entering the Taj? There are a lot of conflicting information about shorter lines for tourists, etc. How long did it take to enter?
Thank you! We got ours from the East Gate which I'd recommend. Here it is on G Maps:
www.google.ca/maps/place/Taj+Mahal+Eastern+Gate+Ticketing/@27.1694409,78.0453765,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x39747121d702ff6d:0xdd2ae4803f767dde!2sTaj+Mahal!8m2!3d27.1750151!4d78.0421552!3m4!1s0x3974711aa9d4c423:0x566bacb364b7d14a!8m2!3d27.1666189!4d78.0521764
It is on Taj East Gate Rd. The lines were very reasonable. It didn't take long to get them at all.
The Agra Fort is not that interesting, I would recommend checking out the Fort Palace, Amber instead. However the Taj Mahal is definitely worth a visit - it's better in real life. The right guide will enable you to jump the long queues and bypass the crowds. Plus you will get insights that give the visit an interesting perspective. The restaurants in Agra are underwhelming so we skipped out of there and on our way to Jaipur we stopped for lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace in Bharatpur.
Thank you for those tips!
Sam, did you make videos, when you were the first time in India and where can we watch them?
reallly sweet couple ever. :)
Thank you!
Hello Samuel and Audrey, would please kindly giude me. I am originally from Sri lanka, I am living in Canada over 20ys , planning to travel India maybe three months and going climb Mountain Kalisa. I have questions for you. While you were traveling how do you keep your passport and credit cards, and how did you find the safe gust house? and what kind of Camera do you have. How can I find the group who are traveling? Would you please. Your documentary really helps me and of course the other.
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THanks!
I am new to your vlog and enjoying so far.. great work. Really appreciate.
Thank you very much!
i really really really really like the thumbnail😊
great video guys! i am planning a trip; quick question: is it allowed to take photos inside the taj mahal ? thank you.
Thanks! You can take photos while you are there.
How much does it cost to travel the Tal and what's so special about it?
Nice
Thanks
Sam, you mentioned you went to India in 2010. Did you go by yourself? Is India a solo-traveler friendly place?
Ah, I sure did. It was an even longer trip. Yes, you can definitely do it on your own.
sweet smile
Thanks!
Question. The coral homestay that you mentioned.. Do you have to book the whole house or can you do a single room if you are a solo traveller
What camera do you guys use?
We're now using a Panasonic GH5. Highly recommend it.
hi it is very nice
Thank you very much!
Going in April weather? any issues with wearing shorts I see many people saying no cover those legs? Thanks for the info
Thanks, it would be a bit warmer than when we visited.
nice
thanks
This is called true symbol of Muslim love.
you should have visited sikandara and fatehpur sikri
Next time!
Did you visit in April?
We visited in March actually.
You two are awesome, Audury you have incredible energy, you may be want visit one of the Laxmi temples.
Thank you Nimal!
Cuando regresan a Perú ? 😚😚
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Hello how are you ! I could tell what is the name of the hotel that stayed, is it far from the tourist places? Thank you
Thank you! The place we stayed at is called Coral Court Homestay and it was incredible. The hosts are so kind and the rooms are very clean and it is nearby the Taj. Highly recommend it.
they are genious ! thanks for the information !!
Audrey you r really pretty 😊😊
Thank you!
Food Poisoning ..., Before I went India , March 2006. I had enough information for sanitary condition in India and while staying 23 days in India , I had about 30 Meals all together, all same manu, Chinese Restaurant's FRIED RICE. and I lost 10 Lbs. with that Trip . Luckily I didn't have Food Poisoned. But it was well worth to visit TAJ MAHAL , and ELLORA CAVES and AZANTA. Forget The Varanasi ! , ELLORA CAVES , I CANNOT Forget in my LIFE TIME !!!
Great to hear you avoided food poisoning. My last trip to INdia I was fortunate enough not to get it.
My only cpmlaint is 20 ,30 Rupee vs 750 RUPEE for TAJ MAHAL, And so on...@@samuelandaudrey
To build the Taj Mahal an enormous scaffolding with a long ramp was constructed where the water pools are now located, elephants were used to bring construction materials to the site. There was going to be another Taj Mahal with black marble to be constructed directly across the river but politics and a ruling family revolt ended that idea.
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If you wish to have a pleasant stay and journey through your 'discover India' sojourn, I suggest you use the services of guides who can give you the best of both for a reasonable fee.
Thank you! Appreciate that :)
My Pleasure. If there is any way I can help you or your friends who wish to embark on a trip to India, just send me a note.
I live 10 minutes away from Taj lol. I can say u guys visited my home. 👀👅😂
Wow! That is super cool to hear.
If you haven't seen the Gwalior fort, then you have no idea how big a fort can be.
Ah, would love to visit next time.
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos And it was just 125 Kms away from Agra. Hope you visit next time.
Thank you for sharing that! I looked it up on a map and it sure is close. Would be worth a visit next time for sure.
Sweet.. Let's support each other
all the best
Socks and Crocs......how could you?!?
Hahaha...a lethal combo
My boss is in India now ahah
Can you go to places people don't know much about?
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan
Mongolia
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Oman
Algeria
It's hard to find videos of just people walking around their country.
Elf shoes!
it is not taj mahal,it is a temple like angakor wat they converted it into, tomb.
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someone told me that peacock tandoori was popular in India have you had it
Killing peacock is an non bailable offense in India because It is a national bird. Consuming its meat in India can also bring you ib trouble and you can be arrested. Avoid. eating beef,peacock ,deer[sp. in Rajasthan] etc . In general, it is safe to eat vegetarian food in India than meat [due to hygienic issues]
Dave Warren you need a better agent. :/
#crocksandsocks no no no
sam looks like a german tourist :P
How so?
crocs and socks, shorts, cam :D