Begin at Itimad-ud-Daulah
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj, stands on the Yamuna’s left bank. District Agra credits Empress Nur Jahan with commissioning it for her father between 1622 and 1628 and highlights its white marble and pietra dura. Walk around the small garden tomb to compare its delicate inlay and lattice screens with the Taj Mahal’s larger scale.
This is a separate monument from the Taj; check its own visitor entry and arrange the cross-river ride before you set out.
Continue to Chini ka Rauza
About a kilometre north, Chini ka Rauza is known for its Persian glazed-tile facing, including blue and turquoise tones on the river-facing façade. The compact stop is best for visitors who want to look closely at surface decoration. Check the condition of the structure and permitted access when you arrive.
Finish in Ram Bagh’s garden plan
Ram Bagh lies farther along the same left-bank corridor. Its terraced walkways, channels and pavilions offer a slower finish after the enclosed tombs. It is a separate ticketed garden, so check its current opening and access guidance before adding it.
We recommend taking a short meal break back toward the old city rather than trying to cover both banks on foot. For a named local breakfast on another morning, Deviram Sweets at Pratap Pura serves the bedai-jalebi pairing Agra food writers describe; confirm the branch and service before setting out.
Mobile data for your trip. Check what your current plan includes for roaming. If you need another option for maps, messages and booking details, compare NXTL eSIM coverage and rates. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, and check coverage for every stop. Download important maps and confirmations for offline use too.
Plan for shade and transport
This is an outdoor sequence with separate gates, uneven paths and a road crossing between districts. Carry water and sun protection, start early in hot months, and use an auto or car rather than assuming continuous riverside footpaths.
Shorten the route if conditions shift
If rain makes the garden paths slippery, choose the two tombs and leave Ram Bagh for another day. Ask your driver to confirm each stop before crossing the river.
Check before you go
Opening arrangements and visitor rules can change. Check the official information before your trip.
- District Agra — Taj Mahal visitor guidance
- District Agra — Agra Fort visitor guidance
- District Agra — Fatehpur Sikri visitor guidance
- District Agra — Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
- District Agra — Mehtab Bagh
- District Agra — Chini ka Rauza
- Incredible India — Agra food and cuisine
- Eat Your World — Laura Siciliano-Rosen, bedai and jalebi in Agra
- Steal My Guide — local Agra food guide
- Agra Guides — locally researched two-day plan
- UNESCO — Taj Mahal
- UNESCO — Agra Fort
- UNESCO — Fatehpur Sikri
