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Agra

India · Uttar Pradesh · 171 m

Short description of Agra

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.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: November – February

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Taj Mahal
  2. Agra Fort
  3. Fatehpur Sikri(Day trip)
  4. Mehtab Bagh
  5. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah ('Baby Taj')
  6. Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
  7. Jama Masjid
  8. Kinari Bazaar
  9. Sadar Bazaar
  10. Marble Inlay Workshops
  11. Petha Sweet Shops
  12. Chini Ka Rauza
  13. Ram Bagh
  14. Taj Nature Walk
  15. Mankameshwar Temple
  16. Wildlife SOS Bear Rescue Centre(Day trip)

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