Agra Tours

Taj Mahal, the jewel of Mughal architecture wins international fame and only due to this Mughal monument that Agra city tour becomes a dream to millions of people in all over the world. Agra is easily reachable from the capital city of India, Delhi and it is about 204 kms away from the National City.

Agra is sought after by millions of tourists as Taj is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The rich cultural legacy of Agra is also an attraction to the cultural tourists. Be it the marble crafts, stone carvings, the hereditary craftwork of the city are a topic of study for the cultural researchers. Agra also got a rich tradition of Mughlai cuisine. Tourists while visiting this city of India get surprise to see the magnificent buildings, the art and crafts and the culinary tradition.

King Sikander Lodi founded the Agra city and it became a popular centre after the Mughals made it their capital. After the rule of Babar, Akbar ascended the throne and he built the majestic Agra Fort which was later completed by Shah Jahan. After the Mughal rule, Agra has faced administrative erosion in the hands of the Jats and Marathas and then it was forcibly taken by the British.

Agra Tour covers the sightseeing of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of Emperor Akbar, It-mad-Ud-Daula’s Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri located on the outskirts of the city. The Mughal heritage still tells the glory of a bygone era and it can be felt when one virtually tours the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Taj Festival now draws millions of tourists; it is a great cultural extravaganza celebrated in the month of February. This festival of Indian music and dance is a special attraction of Taj Mahal tour.

Luxury tourists while touring Agra can stay at the luxury heritage hotels; some of them echo the rich tradition and cultural heritage of Mughal era. Agra also boasts of budget accommodations and the budget tourists can stay at the budget hotels of the city.

Taj Mahal Tour and Golden Triangle tour packages take the tourists to this city of India located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra Tour is not limited only to Taj visit it means more. One can experience an interlude at the heritage or luxury hotels, can take a rejuvenating spa, or enjoy a camel drawn cart ride, and many more.

Agra Quick Facts

Area: 62sq.km
Altitude: 169 mtrs, above sea level
Season: September to March
Clothing:
Summer: Light cottons.
Winter: Woolens
Language: Hindi, English & Urdu
Festivals:
Taj Mahotsav (18-27 Feb) Sheetla Fair,
Kalish Fair (Aug-Sep),
Bateshwar Fair (Nov),
Urs (Fair) (Nov.)

Best Time to Visit Agra

September to March

How to Reach

By air
Agra Airport has flight service from Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

By rail
Agra is well-linked by rail to all the major cities of India-Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, and Chennai.

By road
Agra can be reached easily from Delhi and Rajasthan. There is regular bus service from Delhi.

City Transport
The city transports are taxis, buses and auto-rickshaws. Horse and camel carriages are available at the parking centers from where one can take a ride to the gate of the Taj.