This ‘runseeing’ tour of Agra covers many of the city’s visitor highlights and is a real run to remember. You’ll get a tour of the Fort, Shahjahan Garden, and of course, the majestic Taj Mahal. The full route is 12 km, although there are options to do it in segments.
Agra Fort.
We recommend starting at Delhi Gate or Amar Singh Gate, at the entrance to the Agra Fort. Do the ~3.4 km loop this red sandstone fort, with its impressive double ramparts and monuments. Then run along the path leading to the Taj, with views of it from a distance. You’ll have to go through an entrance gate. The next section is a highlight, as you run through the impeccably landscaped Taj Mahal Garden, built in the Persian style, to the Taj. Run back through the garden, and then run along the Taj Nature Walk, for up to 1.5 km to the Kalakriti Culture and Convention Centre. The park is dotted with high grasslands. Then retrace your steps and run through the Shahjahan Garden (park), a scenic green space, with brick-lined walkways and views of the Taj.
Shahjahan Garden. Flickr: Chris Porter
Options: Shorten the route by eliminating the Taj Nature Walk or not doing the full fort loop. For more, there are additional paths in the Taj Mahal Garden.
This ‘runseeing’ tour of Agra covers many of the city’s visitor highlights and is a real run to remember. You’ll get a tour of the Fort, Shahjahan Garden, and of course, the majestic Taj Mahal. The full route is 12 km, although there are options to do it in segments.
Agra Fort.
We recommend starting at Delhi Gate or Amar Singh Gate, at the entrance to the Agra Fort. Do the ~3.4 km loop this red sandstone fort, with its impressive double ramparts and monuments. Then run along the path leading to the Taj, with views of it from a distance. You’ll have to go through an entrance gate. The next section is a highlight, as you run through the impeccably landscaped Taj Mahal Garden, built in the Persian style, to the Taj. Run back through the garden, and then run along the Taj Nature Walk, for up to 1.5 km to the Kalakriti Culture and Convention Centre. The park is dotted with high grasslands. Then retrace your steps and run through the Shahjahan Garden (park), a scenic green space, with brick-lined walkways and views of the Taj.
Shahjahan Garden. Flickr: Chris Porter
Options: Shorten the route by eliminating the Taj Nature Walk or not doing the full fort loop. For more, there are additional paths in the Taj Mahal Garden.
Not exactly scenic, but The Mall Road is one of the only spots for a safe, longer road run in Agra. It's 5 km from the Railway Station to Highway 62, passing small parks, offices, and Agra sites. Company Park is a good add-on. Go early to beat heat & traffic!
Paliwal Park is one of the nicer green spaces for a run in Agra outside the Taj/Fort area. The park is located in the Civil Lines area, near the Prateek Tower and Ashok Cosmos Mall. This 70-acre park features paths for walking & jogging and is quite verdant. A loop is ~1.5 km.
This park, located in the Basai part of Agra just south of Highway 62 road, is a decent green space for a run. The ~1 km of jogging paths form a loop around a grassy expanse and a tiered seating area. You'll have to do a few laps to get in a decent run!
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