Agra Bear Rescue Facility

Agra


A sanctuary for over 200 rescued 'dancing' sloth bears, located in a bird sanctuary 25km outside Agra on the road to Delhi. Visitors can tour the park-like grounds and watch the bears enjoying their new, better world. It's a project of Wildlife SOS. Email or phone in advance to book one of the three time slots. You'll need to pay a Forestry Dept ₹500 entry fee in order to access the facility.


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In Agra Fort, the Hall of Public Audiences was where emperor Shah Jahan listened to petitions from ordinary citizens.

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The sole entry point to Agra Fort, and where you buy your entrance ticket.