Tourism Info

Agra

Agra is one of the most popular tourist destination of India. Historical monuments, architectural grandeur and the magnificent Taj Mahal makes Agra the best picnic spot of India. This medieval city was assumed to be built in the year 1475. Located at the banks of the River Yamuna, Agra offers the tourists three UNESCO world heritage spots - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

How to Reach

Agra is well connected to Delhi and some other cities by road, rail and air transport.

AIR

Agra's Kheria airport is situated 8 km away from the city. Taxi cabs ply from Airport to the city. Agra is connected to Delhi, Varanasi and Khajuraho by air.

RAILWAY

The main railway station of Agra is Agra Cantt. Other railway stations of Agra are Agra Fort, Raja-Ki-Mandi and Idgah Agra Junction. The city is well connected to all the important cities of the country.

ROAD

Regular bus services are available from Delhi to Agra. Other cities are also connected to Agra by road

Hotels

The Gateway Hotel - Rs. 5300 onwards

Holiday Inn - Rs. 6500 onwards

Amar Yatri Niwas - Rs. 1500 onwards

Taj Plaza Hotel - Rs. 700 onwards

Hotel Siddhartha - Rs. 700 onwards

Hotel Ashoka - Rs. 1000 onwards

Sightseeing

Taj Mahal - Historical

Agra Fort - Historical

Fatehpur Sikri - Historical

Buland Darwaza - Historical

Mehtab Bagh - Nature

Panch Mahal - Historical

Birbal Bhawan - Historical

Tomb of Akbar - Historical

Photo Gallery

Fact File

State/UT : Uttar Pradesh

District : Agra

Famous for : Taj Mahal

Best time to visit : October-March

STD Code : 0562

Map

Places to See Around Agra

Mathura - Religious

Delhi - City

Sariska - Wildlife

Jaipur - Heritage

Jhansi - Historical