Shopping & Cuisine in Agra

Apart from architectural influences like the enchanting Tajmahal, Mughals have also made Agra a great place to shop. During Mughal rule different communities of craftsmen came to Agra India. Royalty patronized these craftsmen developed their art to perfection. Which has made Agra an ideal location for shopping of marble handicrafts, rugs, carpets, gold threads, embroidery and leather.

Agra is endowed with fascinating local bazaars like the Sadar bazaar and area south of Tajganj are famous for shopping destinations. Good quality crafts items can be brought from crafts bazaar or Shipgram. One can also buy the miniature models of the Tajmahal. During Tajmahotsav Craftsmen and Artisans from all over India bring their exquisite works of art to sell.

MUGHLAI CUISINEF >>
Famous for its mouthwatering mughlai cuisine, Agra is a perfect destination for food lovers. There are rich, creamy kormas; tender, steak like pasandas in an almond sauce; nargisi kofta and mince (usually mutton). Agra is famous for its sweet called peetha and mouth-watering snack called Dalmoth.

You can choose from a number of eating-places. Depending upon the budget one can choose the eating-place and hog the delicious mughlai food. Food festival at agra during the Tajmahotsav makes agra agreat hub for Bon Jouvers.