Agra
India · Uttar Pradesh · 171 m
Description
Agra (आगरा) is a historic city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and one of the country's most important cultural destinations. It is world-famous as the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most iconic monuments and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. The city's skyline is further defined by the imposing Agra Fort, elegant Mughal gardens, historic mausoleums, and the banks of the Yamuna River. Together with Delhi and Jaipur, Agra forms India's famous Golden Triangle, the country's classic travel circuit. As a former capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra remains one of India's foremost historical and cultural attractions.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Fatehpur Sikri(Day trip)
- Mehtab Bagh
- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah ('Baby Taj')
- Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
- Jama Masjid
- Kinari Bazaar
- Sadar Bazaar
- Marble Inlay Workshops
- Petha Sweet Shops
- Chini Ka Rauza
- Ram Bagh
- Taj Nature Walk
- Mankameshwar Temple
- Wildlife SOS Bear Rescue Centre(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- AGR
- Train stations:
- Agra Cantt