Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in northern India, about 200 km from the Indian capital, New Delhi. Agra has the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s best-known buildings and biggest tourist destination, and two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Agra Fort in the city and Fatehpur Sikri nearby. However, the city has little else. Pollution, especially smog and garbage, is rampant and travelers are harassed by swarms of hawkers at every monument, mosque, temple, or palace. That being said, the sites are some of the wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj.
Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, also has some of the other immense beauties of India and the world. Agra is a place, which has several places of interest for tourists. Come and visit Agra to add some more color to your timeline tours to Agra. Agra also lets you navigate through the architectural brilliance of the capital’s mausoleums, fort, and palaces in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Besides Taj Mahal, there are many places in Agra to visit like Agra Fort, Sikandra, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, Ram Bagh, Dayal Bagh, Jama Masjid, Jahangir Mahal.
Agra also has a domestic airport where flights from all major cities land. Both the government and private airways operate with Agra. The flight from Delhi to Agra is a short flight of 40 minutes. Agra is conveniently linked to Delhi by railway lines. Many trains connect Delhi and Agra, as well as luxury trains like Palace on Wheels. Agra station is recognized as Agra cantonment station. Agra can be easily reached by road from Delhi. The Delhi National Highway is well maintained. The distance of 204 km from Delhi to Agra is a smooth journey. Several government and private buses operate along this route.
Both business travelers and holiday tourists visit Agra and are presented with a wide range of accommodation for their stay in Agra. You can reside in first-class budget hotels, airport hotels, five-star hotels, bed and breakfasts, business hotels, discount hotels, honeymoon hotels, chain hotels, and government-approved hotels. Some brilliant hotels in Agra are located near the Taj Mahal and offer panoramic views of this monument.
The hotels where you will stay while visiting Agra are known for their excellent services, modern conveniences, timeless charm and conventional hospitality. Following are the main places that you can prefer for your stay in Agra. Jaypee Palace Hotel, Mughal Sheraton Hotel, Clarks Shiraz Hotel, Agra Ashok Hotel, Taj View Hotel, Howard Park Plaza Hotel, Amar Vilas Hotel, Kant Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel, The Trident Hotel, Amar Yatri Niwas Hotel, Mayur Resort.
