India's Taj Mahal is an iconic monument that’s known globally. It has survived many adversities through several centuries, and is still standing strong in Agra today. My wife and I are so lucky to have visited this ancient architectural wonder some time back while we were on a short tour of India’s popular destinations.
We went to Agra by train from Jaipur; but you can also take a taxi or a bus to get there. There are no flights that go directly to Agra as we were told that the airport there was only for military use. The nearest international airport is in New Delhi.
Agra is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is the northern part of India. We arrived in the city at nearly 10pm and since we haven’t had our dinner yet, we stopped at the famous Wahid Biryani Restaurant to have our fill. Apparently, this restaurant founded by Wahid Ali Qureshi has been around for over 60 years, and is very popular with locals and tourists.
The first shop opened in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, but there is an outlet in Agra too. My wife and I shared a meal of mutton biryani because we didn’t want to be too full just before bedtime; at about RM12 (with a soda and mineral water), our supper at this famous restaurant was an affordable one. We took an auto rickshaw to get to our hotel and was quite excited about the ride, even though it was only for five minutes.
An auto rickshaw is a three-wheeled vehicle that’s commonly used all over India. We booked our ride using an app call.