Agra, Uttar Pradesh Travel Guide

Located on the banks of Yamuna River Agra is situated in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Blessed with one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Taj Mahal. The ancient city of Agra has references that date as far back as in the Mahabharata. Today, this fascinating land still has traces of the glorious golden era. Agra is also known as the Land of palaces. Not just palaces, it also has a lot of intricate and beautiful architecture. It is as loved by Indians as it is by foreigners who throng here in large numbers to admire its beauty.  It is a city with rich cultural, historical, architectural and religious attachments. It is a city which is synonymous with the history of India. Along with Delhi and Jaipur, Agra forms the Golden Triangle of tourism in India. Situated in Uttar Pradesh,

Agra is synonymous with the Taj Mahal however there’s lot more to the city than this world-famous monument. Right from the epic Mahabharata to the Mughal Dynasty, Agra has been monumental and has played a significant role in shaping India’s history. The city was first mentioned in Mahabharata as Agrevana which means the border of the forest.

Places of Interest In Agra :

Whatever type of tour one may opt for, be it a tour for entertainment or pilgrimage, there is an element of education in it. Agra - Located 220 kms from Delhi, Agra is a must visit city on any Tour of India.  Every place has a message and every tour has an element of entertainment, education and of course fun. However, there are certain locations that stand apart for the sheer excellence they have to offer in terms of natural beauty or manmade wonders. Agra in Uttar Pradesh  is one such place and if it is your choice destination for this year’s vacation, take some time to go through the places to visit in Agra that you are not supposed to miss on your tour to Agra.

There are three World heritage sites in Agra Taj Mahal is the major tourist attraction of Agra. Agra Fort (Red Fort) is yet another attraction here; Fathepur Sekri is one more attraction in Agra. Akbars Tomb at Sikandra, Swami Bagh Samadhi, Mankameshwar Temple Itimad-Ud-Daulah mausoleum etc. is the other tourist attractions of Agra.The economy:The economy of Agra mainly dependent on its Arts and crafts products. The occupation in Agra is mainly self employment; it comes second in the country after Varanasi, Bhopal, Indore and Patna follow

How To Reach Agra : 

Agra is very well connected via rail and road with other nearby cities and tourist destinations. 

 By Air

There are regular flights from other major cities of the country to Agra. Agra’s Kheria airport is also a military base. It is a seasonal commercial airport and is connected only by Air India flights from New Delhi. The flight from Delhi to Agra is less than an hour long. Kheria airport is 13 kilometres away from Agra city. Hire a taxi/cab from the Kheria Airport (AGR)  to get to the city, which should take you around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.

Airport(s): Kheria Airport (AGR)

 By Bus

You can easily get regular buses to Agra from other major cities of the country. Agra has two major interstate bus terminals called Idgah Bus Stand (which is located right in the centre of the city and is 8 kilometres from the Taj Mahal) and ISBT (which is located at a distance of 12 kilometres from the Taj Mahal). 

By Train

Agra is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains. There are regular trains to Agra from cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior and Jhansi. Agra is also well connected to cities in other parts of the country such as Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are a short distance away from Agra Cantt railway station and one can hire a pre-paid taxi, auto rickshaw or even a cycle rickshaw to get to these attractions Home Cabs provides this facility in Agra.

Railway Station(s): Agra Cantt. (AGC), Agra Fort (AF), Raja Ki Mandi (RKM), Idgah Agra Junction (IDH), Agra City (AGA),Fatehpur Sikri (FTS), Yamuna Bridge Agra (JAB), Pathauli (PTLI) 

Road/Self Drive/Home Cabs

Agra is connected to Delhi by NH2 and the new Yamuna Expressway. The drive time is about 4-5 hours depending on traffic and time of the day. Jaipur is connected to Agra by NH11 and is a 4-hour drive. Gwalior, connected by NH3 is a 1.5-hour drive while Lucknow and Kanpur, connected by NH2, are about a 2-hour and 5-hour drive respectively. You can use your own vehicles or you can hire a cab/Taxi for Agra from Home Cabs.