Old Agra Heritage Walk

Agra Fort is identifiable by its massive, crescent-shaped walls of red sandstone that rise seventy feet high and stretch for one and a half miles along the banks of the Yamuna River. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in fifteen…

The Shahi Jama Masjid stands as a massive expanse of red sandstone, elevated on a high podium that lifts it above the surrounding city streets. Its most distinctive feature is the set of three large, bulbous domes crowning the prayer hall,…

Chimman Lal Puri Wale is a neighborhood institution in Agra that has been operating since eighteen forty. You can identify the shop by the steady steam rising from its heavy, bubbling pots and the characteristic golden-brown color of its…

Kinari Bazar is a dense network of narrow, serpentine lanes located behind the seventeenth-century Jama Masjid. This marketplace, which traces its origins to the era of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is distinguished by its vibrant…

Seth Gali is a narrow, bustling lane in Agra defined by the presence of numerous halwais, or traditional sweet sellers, who have operated here for generations. The street is a sensory landmark in the old city, known for its enduring…

You have arrived at the location of Vaidhya Rammurti Sharma’s Clinic, a healthcare establishment with eighty-six years of history in Agra. The clinic is positioned at the Purani Mandi Chauraha, a busy intersection located near the Taj…

The Shri Mankameshwar Temple is marked by a sacred Shiva Linga that is entirely encased in silver. Located in the Rawatpara area near the Agra Fort, this site is considered one of the oldest temples in the city. While Agra is often defined…

Sachin Masala is a long-standing spice wholesaler situated in the Rawatpara area of the Sheb Bazar neighborhood in Agra. While the surrounding streets are densely packed with traditional spice and grocery merchants, this shop is…