Hubli to Agra Distance

Agra is one of the most populous city of Uttar Pradesh. It is a major tourist destination because of its many magnificent Mughal era buildings like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. It is also an important part of the Golden Triangle tourist route along with Delhi and Jaipur. This former capital of Mughal Empire is mainly popular for the Taj Mahal and this is the reason that most of the tourists miss out many other interesting activities or places. Next time while planning a trip to Agra, don’t forget to explore more of this amazing city. Here’s a list of the top ten things to do in Agra:

1. Spend a day with villagers at Korai Village

Take a break from the usual sightseeing and try out something new by spending a day with the villagers. Korai Village is located at a distance of 8 Km before Fatehpur Sikri. Here you can explore the rural area of the city by interacting with the villagers and learning about their simple lifestyle. You can also visit their huts and can see how they cook their food in the traditional village style. Don’t forget to meet the village wizard Mohammad who is popular among tourists for his tricks.

2. Take a forest walk inside the Taj Nature Park

Here is another chance to see the Taj Mahal while walking amidst a beautiful park made by the Social Forestry Division of Agra. It is spread over 70 hectares of land and is just 500 meters away from the east gate of the Taj Mahal. You’ll be walking through a 9 km trail amidst various species of birds, wildlife, trees and shrubs. In some places, elevated photo points are made from where one can click a shot of the Taj Mahal. It almost touches the right bank of the River Yamuna and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

3. Buy Leather Goods at Sadar Bazaar

Sadar Bazaar is a popular local street market of Agra. Located at West of Khari Baoli near Agra Cantt Railway Station, Agra Fort and Taj Mahal, the bazaar is famous for the leather work, shoes and handicraft items. Marble inlay items like coasters, vases, table tops, boxes and other gift items can also be bought from here. It is open daily (except Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Don’t miss out on the local street foods like chaat (especially bhalle) and pani-puri from the evening stalls.

4. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Joney’s Place

Located on the Miyan Nazir Road, Tajganj, Joney’s Place restaurant offers delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try out the North Indian style breakfast of puris and cholley, a grand lunch with a glass of refreshing banana lassi. Diners can choose from a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, macaroni, pancakes, sandwiches, pasta and even falafel and hummus. The malai kofta and the toasted tomato and cheese sandwich are highly recommended. It is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

5.Go to Marble Cottage for Marble Inlay Handicraft Items

Located at Jasoria Enclave, Fatehabad Road, Marble Cottage, Agra is a famous factory cum small retail shop of Marble Inlay Art and handmade products. Established in 1974, now with its team of 15 highly skilled craftsmen, it creates magnificent objects in marble. You can choose from variety of things like Taj Mahal replicas, White Marble Table Tops, White Elephant, Marble Inlay Photo Frame, Chess Boards, Candle Holders, Marble Jewellery Boxes and Marble Animal Figures. Beautiful carpets and rugs are also available here.

6.Visit Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

It is located 20 Kms from Agra on the Delhi-Agra Highway (NH2). Spread over an area of 7.97 square kilometres, it was declared as a National Bird Sanctuary in 1991 by U.P. Forest Department. The place also houses a beautiful man-made lake known as Keetham Lake that is a perfect spot for relaxation. It is estimated that more than 106 species of migratory birds come to this sanctuary every year. One can also see a variety of fishes and aquatic birds. Some of the aquatic birds inhabiting Keetham Lake include Darter, Purple Heron, Black necked Stork, White Ibis, Little Gerbs and Paddy Bird.

7. Attend the Taj Mahotsav Festival at Shilpgram

Taj Mahotsav is an annual 10 day festival that is held at Shilpgram. This festival celebrates the rich crafts, arts and culture of India. Around 400 artisans from all over the country come together and showcase their unique crafts. Stone/wood carvings from Tamil Nadu, Chikan work from Lucknow, Bamboo work from the North East, Paper Mache work from South India and Kashmir, brass wares from Moradabad and Pottery from Khurja can be found here. Get a slice of the folk dances and taste varieties of lip-smacking Indian dishes. At Fun Fair, kids can enjoy joy rides like merry-go-round, Train-rides and Ferris wheel.

8.Have a look at Hammams of Fatehpur Sikri

Hakim’s Hammam of Fatehpur Sikri is the largest surviving Hammams (domed bath house) of Mughal India. It is a majestic structure with exquisite stucco work and golden paintings that occupies an area 105 metres by 78 metres. It is assumed that the Hakim’s bath house was used by Akbar and other royal family members. The water required for the baths was supplied by a well which is situated in the south-east corner. The building has a dressing room, a room for steam bath and two large rooms which were probably used for massage therapy.

9.Take a bite of Mughlai Food at Only Restaurant

Located at 45, Taj Road, Only Restaurant is the best place to try Mughlai food in the city. The interiors of the restaurant are pretty appealing with bright tablecloths and bamboo walls. The menu offers Mughlai, Chinese and Continental cuisine. Live music programmes are also held every evening. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. A must go place for foodies!

10.Watch the romantic musical drama ‘Mohabbat-The Taj’

The Sanskritik Natyashala of Kalakriti Conventional Centre organises ‘Mohabbat-The Taj’, a series of musical play that depicts the love story of Shahjahan and Mumtaz. The place can seat up to 585 people and has a 70 mm wide backdrop screen. They have created the world’s largest replica of Taj Mahal in Makrana marble which is carried by a hydraulic lift on the centre of the stage. The regal costume of the artists, the magnificent jewellery and the language of the songs of the play are worth seeing as they take you back to the Mughal era. Daily live shows are held at 6:30 p.m.

Hubli is located 147 km away from Mysore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the capital of North Karnataka and often referred to as ‘Chotta Mumbai’. The city is a major commercial hub and is well-known for its handloom and textile industry. Hubli-Dharwad is known as the twin cities of Karnataka and both form the second largest urban agglomeration in Karnataka after Bangalore. 
Best time to visit
The months from October to February are considered to be the best for visiting Hubli. You can have a great time exploring the city at this time whether you’re planning for a religious or sight-seeing trip. Always book Hubli hotels from Goibibo.
Places to Visit
Hubli is popular for its scenic beauty as well as historical and religious sites. So, here you can experience the best of both worlds from witnessing the beautiful sunsets to admire the well-sculpted walls and pillars of the shrines. Unkal Lake and Chandramouleshwara Temple, are quite popular among tourists here and both are located in the Unkal area. So, you can plan to visit both places together. Unkal Lake is a perfect spot for a picnic where you can enjoy boating, stunning sunsets and many other recreational activities. 
Chandramouleshwara Temple is built by Chalukyas and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple boasts of the architectural skills of Chalukyas with its sculpted pillars and walls.  Other places of interest in Hubli are Banashankari Temple, Navagraha Teertha and Nrapatunga Hill.

Hotel and Restaurants
Hubli is known for its mouth-watering street food. Here, you can enjoy mirchi-bhaji, Mysore -bhaji, Kanda -bhaji, Girmit and  Benne Dosa. If you wish to try the best unlimited thalis in the city, then head to Rasoi Veg & Jain Thali restaurants located 100mts away from the railway station besides Women’s College. 
Hubli offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Hubli to Luxury Hotels in Hubli / Resorts in Hubli, from 4 star Hubli hotels to Guest House, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Hubli to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Hubli, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Hubli for stay are near Hubli Airport, Hubli Dharwad Highway, Station Road, Vidya Nagar and New Cotton Market. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Hubli Airport (HBX) is a domestic airport situated at a distance of 8kms from Hubli and 20kms from Dharwad in Karnataka. There are frequent services by Air India, Indigo and Star Air from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ghaziabad and Ahmedabad but you can only get the direct flights to Hubli from Bangalore. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Hubli has many transport options within the city like rickshaws, local taxis and suburban city bus services that connect the city to Dharwad.
Hubli Junction is the main railway station of Hubli and has great rail connectivity with all the important destinations such as Goa, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad,  Tirupati and Tamilnadu. Frequent trains are available to and from these major cities. Many KSRTC, NWKRTC and privately owned bus services are available to and from Pune, Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai and Dandeli.