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New Experiences at the Tree Homestay Coral Tree & Coral Country offers you unique experiences in and beyond Agra
BIRD WATCHING
Walk in the Taj Nature Park for some scenic views of the Taj Mahal and indulge in bird watching. Spot resident and migratory birds and if you’re lucky perhaps even a jackal or a striped hyena.
GOLF IN THE BACKYARD OF TAJ
Enjoy Golf in Agra’s nine-hole golf course. The golf course is adjacent to the Circuit House, a mansion built by the British in the early 1900s for their VIP guests. The golf course was established in 1904 by the British who used it for their entertainment & recreation.
BOAT RIDE ON THE RIVER YAMUNA
Enjoy a boat ride on the Yamuna river overlooking the Taj for spectacular views of the Taj Mahal.
YOGA FACING TAJ MAHAL AT SUNRISE
Enjoy the unique opportunity of yoga sessions of two hours led by a professional yoga teacher in a lush green garden overlooking the Taj Mahal. The session will include warm-up and stretching exercises followed by yoga asanas, pranayama(breathing exercises)and meditation.
CHAMBAL RIVER SAFARI
Step away from the chaos and visit the Chambal Valley (an hour drive from Agra). Cruise along the National Chambal River Sanctuary, one of India’s last remaining ‘alive’ river eco-systems and be amazed as you see crocodiles and the endangered Gharial, up to seven species of turtles, migratory birds and if you’re lucky perhaps even a stare-down with a hyena or a jungle cat! Breath in lots of fresh air and go home with plenty of Nat Geo worthy moments.
Duration: 05 hours (2-3 hours commute and 02 hours river safari)
Best time: November to mid-March
BATESHWAR TEMPLES
The Chambal River Safari can be combined with a visit to the ancient architectural marvels of Mitavali, Padavali and Bateshwar temples, a two hour drive from Agra. These temples were built from the 8th to the 10th century and were restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently. They are hidden gems with no crowds. So rich and intricate are the carvings that we guarantee – several wow moments.
Duration: 09 hours (if combined with the river safari) or 06 hours if done without
Best time to visit: October to March
KEOLADEO NATIONAL PARK
Visit the world-famous Keoladeo National Park, former hunting grounds of the royal family of Bharatpur. The National Park is an hour’s drive from Agra, great for families and kids as you can rent bicycles or rickshaws to explore the Park. The Park is immensely diverse with hundreds of species of resident and migratory birds. Occasionally you can also see spotted and sambhar deer, nilgai (blue bull), jackal, python, monitor lizard and turtles.
Duration: 05 hours
Best time to visit: November to March
ELEPHANT & BEAR RESCUE CENTER
Visit the Elephant and Bear rescue center established by an NGO aimed at protecting animals once used for our entertainment.Both these centers are 30km away from Coral Tree
Duration: 05 hours
Best time to visit: Year-round
GWALIOR
The once princely state of Gwalior is 110 km from Agra. The city has a magnificent sprawling fort and it’s museum are resplendent with collections of robes of royalty, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions.
Duration: 06-08 hours
Best time to visit: Year-round
BURIYA KA TAL (OLD LADY TANK) 16th century
Where the stones speak.18thcentury Autographs of the British troops on the walls of the building in the tank and the evidence of an encampment near the tank. Buriya ka tal is, in fact, a large masonry tank in Etmadpur town.20 km from Agra, Which derives its name from Etmad Khan, a eunuch at the court of Mughal Emperor Akber in the 16th century. The tank is also very famous for its water chestnuts(trappa bispinosa). The tank is also bird’s paradise
DURATION: 3 hours