Activities in Agra

The Taj Mahal Moonlight Viewing is a limited-access nighttime experience offered during the five nights around each full moon. Visitors can observe the Taj Mahal bathed in moonlight — the white marble seeming to glow from within.

The Agra Heritage Walking Tour leads visitors away from the Taj and into the labyrinthine old city. Guided by a local historian, the two-hour walk threads through Mughal-era havelis, Jain temples, spice bazaars and neighborhood mosques that most tourists never discover.

The Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre is a rescue facility on the Agra-Delhi highway dedicated to rehabilitating former captive elephants. Run by the non-profit Wildlife SOS, it provides medical care and spacious enclosures for elephants rescued from circuses, temples, and illegal captivity.

The Agra Bear Rescue Facility is run by Wildlife SOS and provides a permanent sanctuary for sloth bears rescued from the illegal 'dancing bear' trade. Located near Sikandra on the Agra-Delhi highway, it houses over 100 rescued bears.

The Mughal Heritage Walk is a community-led walking tour through Kachhpura, a historic village behind the Taj Mahal. The walk traverses ancient Mughal-era ruins, local artisan workshops, and riverbank trails offering rarely-seen views of the Taj.

Visit a family-run marble inlay workshop in Tajganj to watch artisans create Mughal-style stone marquetry..

A small wooden boat on the Yamuna River at sunset may be Agra's most magical experience. As the sun drops behind the fort, the Taj Mahal's riverside façade glows pink and gold — a perspective that even most Taj visitors never see.