Major city
Agraआगरा
Visit Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in one night or a long day trip; it is a sights stop, not a base.
Rules in force · 3
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
Agra is on the Yamuna river, a rail or road journey south of Delhi. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are the reasons to come. The rest of the city is busy and congested.
At a glance
- Known for
- Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Mehtab Bagh · Fatehpur Sikri · Marble inlay work
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (extreme heat); winter mornings can be foggy
- Nights
- 1
- Airports
- AGR Agra Airport (Kheria) (Limited services; most visitors arrive by train or road)
Where to sleep
Taj Ganj
Walking distance to the Taj Mahal's gates; budget guesthouses.
Fatehabad Road
Larger hotels a short ride from the Taj.
Getting around
Rickshaws and app cabs cover the sights; many visitors hire a car and driver from Delhi. The Taj Mahal is closed on one weekday: check the official site.
Watch out
- Touts and unofficial guides gather at all main sights.
- Fog can delay trains in winter.
- Check the ticket and closure rules for the Taj Mahal before you plan the day.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Agra. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism (official)
- Wikivoyage — Agra (secondary)