Located on the banks of River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is a popular tourist destination as it is home to one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. It is a sneak peek into the architectural history and legacy of the Mughal empire with two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. History, architecture, romance all together create the magic of Agra, and hence, makes for a must-visit for anyone living in or visiting India.
Apart from its monuments, Agra has some exciting stuff for foodies. It is as famous for its Petha (a sweet made from pumpkin and flavoured with rose water and saffron) as it is for the Taj Mahal. Agra is also well known for its marble artefacts which are best bought in the Sadar Bazaar or Kinaari Bazaar area.
The ‘Land of Taj Mahal’ and the City of Pethas’, Agra is inarguably one of the most-visited travel destinations in India. Be it the historical sites that take tourists back to the rich Mughal history, bustling streets, vibrant shopping markets to buy some amazing stuff, and the lip-smacking fares to treat your taste buds with indelible tastes, Agra offers a memorable vacation in all senses
PLACES TO VISIT IN AGRA
Ø TAJ MAHAL
Ø FATEHPUR SIKRI
Ø AGRA FORT
Ø MEHTAB BAGH
Ø JAMA MASJID AGRA
Ø DOLPHIN WATER PARK
Ø TAJ MUSEUM
Ø ANGURI BAGH
ØTAJ MAHOTSAV
YOU CAN STAY AT
Ø AGRA VILLA SLEEPS 16
Ø QUINTA DA AGRA
Ø CASA DE PARDOSA
Ø CASA DA ROSEIRA
Ø CASA DAS BRANQUINHAS
Ways to reach
Reaching Agra is neither a difficult task nor a complicated one. Being one of the major cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra boasts a great transit connectivity with all the three means of transport, whether rail, road or airway. However, the best way to reach Agra is the railway.
By Air: The city of Agra has its own airport which is Kheria Airport, however, the airhead is a military base and is only connected commercially to Delhi through Air India flights. The second nearest airhead from Agra is located in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh, which is located at a distance of 119 km. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach the city of Agra.
By Rail: Railway is the best mean to reach Agra. The Indian Rail Network allows travellers from any corner of the country to reach the city through magnificent rail networks. Located on Delhi - Mumbai and Delhi - Chennai route, Agra is connected to all the other major cities of the country. Moreover, in total, the city has five railway stations - Agra Fort Railway Station, Agra Cantt Station, Raja Ki Mandi, Idgah Railway Station and Agra City. Amongst these, Agra Cantt is the main railway station.
By Road: The city boasts an impressive road connectivity that connects Agra with its nearby cities and states. From Delhi, buses (both government and private) ply on a regular interval that allow one to reach Agra via NH2 and Yamuna Expressway. Similarly, Jaipur connects to Agra through daily frequent buses via NH 11. Whereas, Gwalior is connected NH 13. The cities of Kanpur and Lucknow too allow tourists to enter the city through road networks and NH 2.
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