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Voykit pocket guide · India

Agra

आगरा

Visit Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in one night or a long day trip from Delhi; it is a sights stop, not a base, so plan around the Taj's Friday closure.

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.

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Country
India
Local name
आगरा
Best months
Oct–Mar (cool, clearer skies for photographs of the Taj)
Avoid
Apr–Jun (extreme heat, often above 40°C); winter mornings can be foggy and delay trains
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
INR
Money
Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
SIM and data
Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
Emergency
Emergency (all services) 112 · Police 100 (now routed to 112) · Ambulance 108 (most states) or 102 · Fire 101 · Women's helpline 181 / 1091
Plugs
Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
Tipping
Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
Toilets
Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.

Get in

By air

AGR · Agra Airport (Kheria)
Limited scheduled services; most visitors arrive by train or road from Delhi

Get around

Cycle-rickshaws and app cabs cover the sights; many visitors hire a car and driver from Delhi for the round trip. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays: check the official ticketing site before you plan the day.

See and do

Known for

  • Taj Mahal mausoleum (UNESCO)
  • Agra Fort (UNESCO)
  • Mehtab Bagh sunset viewpoint across the river
  • Fatehpur Sikri abandoned Mughal capital
  • Pietra dura marble inlay workshops
  • Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb ("Baby Taj")

Sleep

Taj Ganj
Walking distance to the Taj Mahal's gates; budget guesthouses.
Fatehabad Road
Larger hotels a short ride from the Taj.
Sadar Bazaar
Older, less touristy area with mid-range hotels.

Language

Hindi is spoken or understood across the north and centre, English is the language of business, signs and educated conversation everywhere, and each state has its own language and script. In the south, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu replace Hindi — English is the better bridge there.

  • Head wobble: a side-to-side tilt can mean yes, OK, or I heard you — check with words.
  • WhatsApp is how hotels, drivers and guides communicate.

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
  • Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
  • Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
  • Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
  • Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
  • Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
  • Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches

Scams and watch-outs

  • Touts and unofficial guides gather at all main sights.
  • Fog can delay trains in winter, especially December–January.
  • Check the ticket and Friday closure rules for the Taj Mahal before you plan the day.
  • Shops on the way to Fatehpur Sikri often push commission-paying 'marble' and gem stores; skip unplanned stops.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Agra yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Taj Mahal mausoleum (UNESCO)
  • Agra Fort (UNESCO)
  • Mehtab Bagh sunset viewpoint across the river
  • Fatehpur Sikri abandoned Mughal capital
  • Pietra dura marble inlay workshops
  • Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb ("Baby Taj")

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Agraआगरा

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/agra). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.