India Tourism

Agra, the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal is now an educational and business centre-known for its craftsmen & handicrafts. Marble and softstone inlay work, carpet and leather goods are some important traditional crafts of the city Agra, and the nearby city of Fatehpur Sikri, are conveniently close to Delhi to warrant an all day excursion by coach or taxi although there are several hotels of every standard of comfort. Besides the Taj Mahal are Agra Fort, Sikandra, Ram Bagh and Itmad-ud-Daulah. 35 km away are the imperial ruins of the Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri. Agra and Fatehpur Sikri are not merely rich legacies of Mughal history – they are the finest examples of architecture which combined Hindu and Muslim elements.

Climate (°C):
Summer: Max 45, Min 21.9
Winter: Max 31.7, Min 4.2
Rainfall: 66 cms (June to September)
Best Season: October to March
STD Code: 0562

How to get there

	Air: Indian Airlines connect Agra with Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
	Rail: Agra is connected by rail with major cities, like Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Mumbai (Bombay), Lolkata (Calcutta), Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai (Madras), Secunderabad and Trivandrum.
	Road: Agra is connected by good motorable roads to Delhi- 204 km, Jaipur-237 km, Khajuraho- 395 kms, Mathura- 54 kms, Gwalior- 110 kms, Lucknow- 257 kms, Bharatpur 54 kms etc.
	Local Transport: City bus services, tempo/scooter/cycle rickshaws and tongas. Regular bus services from Mathura, Delhi, Khajuraho, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Gwalior, Haridwar, Lucknow, Brindavan etc.

Places of Interest

Taj Mahal (3 kms)
Agra Fort (3 kms)
Dayal Bagh (8 kms)
Chini-Ka-Roza (9 kms)
Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb (6 kms)
Radhaswami Samadhi (8 kms)
Mariyam's Tomb (13 kms)
Sikandra (10 kms)
Jama Masjid
Motilal Nehru Park
Shah Jahan Gardens & Rosary
Ram Bagh (10 kms)

Excursions

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (54 kms)
Fatehpur Shikri (37 kms)
Kaitham Lake (23 kms)
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Mathura (54 kms)
Van Vihar Widlife Sanctuary (60 kms)

The Region

Uttar Pradesh | Agra | Lucknow | Allahabad | Varanasi