Shopping in Agra is nothing short of an
excursion to tourist attractions in India. Agra has both traditional
markets that have been in the trading business for centuries. Then,
there are the modern shopping sites and complexes especially the
state emporiums where you can purchase antique souvenirs to luxury
items.
A miniature marble Taj Mahal is a popular souvenir that tourists
prefer to walk home with after a day's shopping in Agra. Besides the
pietra dura marble items that are inlaid with colorful stones, other
popular items that are worth buying during your shopping in Agra are
rugs, leather items, gemstones, ethnic handicrafts and jewelry.
Sadar Bazaar and south of Taj Gang are popular shopping areas in
Agra. Shilpagram, a craft village on the eastern side of Taj Mahal
in Agra, is a popular open-air emporium that is frequented by many
tourists on their shopping in Agra. With number of expensive
emporiums lining the street, these shopping areas have plenty of
rest houses and restaurants to choose from on your tour to Agra,
under the Golden Triangle Tours package offered by Adventure Tours
of India.
Shopping in Agra The Kinari Bazaar, also known as the old
marketplace, near Jama Masjid, has many small distinct trading areas
that date back to the Mughal period. The Loha Mandi (Iron Market),
Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) and the Nai-ki-Mandi (Barber's
Market) are the main markets though the latter no longer functions
as a barber's area, rather it is famous for its textiles.
When shopping in Agra, do not forget to take home a pack of paethas
for which the streets of Agra are famous world over.
