As offbeat as it sounds, a trip from Chennai to Agra is surely one of a kind. With two starkly distinct cities, with totally different cultures, traditions, food, and geography, taking a trip from Chennai to Agra would be one full of excitement and merriment. From the sublime Marina Beach to the breathtaking wonder of the world, Taj Mahal, head for a trip of a lifetime. Surprises assured!
Since there is no direct connectivity between Chennai and Agra, one has to take a direct flight from Chennai to Delhi. Chennai to Delhi flight timings are pretty reasonable and one can fly without any hassle from Chennai to Delhi in a matter of approximately 3 hours. From Delhi, any state bus service or private cab can be opted for to reach Agra. This way, with the motive of exploring one city, you get to explore two. Ready?
Delhi
Delhi is a treasure trove of delicious street food, shopping, monuments, and a celebrated lifestyle led by its residents. Once into the city, it is an intense task to choose from where to begin. It is always a better idea to begin exploring a city with a solid establishment of its past. Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Lodhi Gardens, and so forth, are probably the most notable historical landmarks in Delhi, which are also the itinerary toppers of any tourist. Without visiting these landmarks, your Delhi stay is incomplete. After having known of the past, lay your hands on the most notable aspect of Delhi – street food! The minute you enter this city, a solid whiff of the scrumptious street food can be noticed. Popular spots where you can dive into the genuine soul of the epicureans’ heaven in Delhi are: Chandni Chowk, Bengali Market, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, and Connaught Place. Once done with the happy eating, game for some shopping? Majorly acclaimed for its street bazaars, the shopaholics swear by this city with regards to shopping in a budget. Of course there are also high end swanky malls available here in abundance, which are an ideal spot for some splurging spree. This is just a tad preview of the city’s charm. Explore this city more to your heart’s content to dig into its true spirit.
Agra
Once done with the Dilli Darshan, take a Delhi to Agra cab to reach the city of Agra. Various state bus road services are all available, but a cab is a more comfortable mode of travelling. Renowned for its sweet delicacy, petha, and one of the 7 wonders of the World, the Taj, Agra was once home to the powerful Mughals. The hypnotizing appeal of the Taj Mahal draws in travelers from over the world consistently to this flawless city of Agra. But it’s not just the Taj that pulls in people from around, it is also the oddly scrumptious food that sets foodies drooling. Try the heavenly Petha (Panchhi Petha – a renowned brand), Dal Moth, South Indian food from Dasaprakash Restaurant, Afghani cuisine from Only restaurant, and anything and everything that you can lay your hands on in the street establishments. Of course, keep the hygiene factor in mind. Fatehpur Sikri is another wonder in Agra that takes you back in the glorious Mughal era. A stroll through the fortified city of Shah Jahan will definitely leave you gape in awe at the grandeur of the emperors back then.
