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Agraआगरा
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.
- Weather
- see forecast
- 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
- Airport
- AGR
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- 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.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
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.
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AGR Agra Airport (Kheria) (Limited scheduled services; most visitors arrive by train or road from Delhi)
Weather and climate
Agra: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Watch out
- 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.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- 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
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- 4 things to watch out for
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialUttar Pradesh Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Agra