Agra

Of Mughals, Taj Mahal, and Pethas

The Mughal capital, Agra, is renowned for being the hub for several Indo-Mughal architectural delights; be it Taj Mahal, Agra Fort or Fatehpur Sikri. All three of these are recognised UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A tour of Agra feels like a tour of the Mughal era, Agra is definitely one of the must visit cities in India.

Reasons to visit Agra

Taj Mahal

Built as an homage by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved Mumtaz Mahal.

Agra Fort

Seat of Mughals, will captivate you with structures like Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal and Khas Mahal.

Fatehpur Sikri

Amazingly amalgamated red sandstone buildings, summer and winter palaces.

Best time to visit

8°C - 34°C

Oct - Mar

22°C - 42°C

Apr- Jul

The best time to visit Agra is during the winter months when the temperature is pleasant and appropriate for sightseeing.

October - March: The best time to visit Agra is between October and March, when the heat has subsided and the weather is pleasant and preferable for sightseeing. Spend an afternoon strolling through the grounds of the Taj Mahal, soaking in the glory of this magnificent monument. August signifies the beginning of monsoon season in Agra, making it an ideal time to see the Taj Mahal in all its rain-washed glory.

April - July: April to July is not considered to be the perfect time to visit Agra owing to the extreme temperatures of the summer months.

How to reach?

By Air

The Kheria airport in Agra also serves as a military base. It's a seasonal commercial airport with only Air India flights from New Delh. Agra's Kheria airport is 13 kilometres away from the city. To get to the city, take a taxi/ bus from the airport, which should take about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.

By Train

Regular trains run to Agra from Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior and Jhansi. It is also well connected to other cities throughout the country including Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Agra has five railway stations: Agra Cantt. Station (the main station), Agra Fort Railway Station, Raja ki Mandi Railway Station, Agra City Railway Station and Idgah Railway Station.

By Bus

Regular buses connect Agra to cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Lucknow and Kanpur. Agra has two major interstate bus terminals: Idgah Bus Stand (located in the city centre and 8 kilometres from the Taj Mahal) and ISBT (which is located at a distance of 12 kilometres from the Taj Mahal).

Our hostels at Agra

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