Agra is a very poor place, and the people on the streets want to sell everything they can to the tourists- including their granny!
Beware, they are like flies around a honeypot. The "marble" they will try to sell you is not actually marble but a very cheap inferior alternative- if you do but anything make sure you get the cheapest possible price. If you want qualtiy souvenirs buy from a reputable shop.
Unique Suggestions: As soon as you step out of the coach you will be swamped by people trying to sell things- my advice: head down and run the gauntlet!
Written Feb 16, 2004
Everybody tries to sell something. Watch out for people who try to rip you off. Especially the ricksjawdrivers try this.
Written Sep 7, 2002
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Everybody tries to sell something. Watch out for people who try to rip you off. Especially the ricksjawdrivers try this.
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Agra, city of wonders. The taj Mahal for example is a so called 'world wonder'. And yes, it is very special, a real must see. Get up early to see it in a beautiful sunrise sky setting. Also nice to......
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When someone say's to you "The Taj Mahal" it is something most people can picure in there mind. It's a place most people have seen on the TV, or in a book, magazine...etc.. But not until you've been...
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The city of Agra is home to one of the greatest romantic sights in the world- the Taj Mahal. It's a shame the city that encapsulates it is so filthy and poverty struck. However, it is still worth the...
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There are very few cities in the world that can match the history and heritage of Agra - the city of Taj Mahal. Located at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi, Agra is the single most famous tourist...
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There is a lot to see in Agra but most visitors come to see the Taj Mahal, certainly the most beautiful building I have ever seen. Agra fort is also popular and I will be adding pictures of it here......
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