Introduction
Agra, the name brings to our mind superb
monuments including the magnificent Taj which is one of the seven
wonders of the world. It is situated along the banks of the River
Yamuna and attracts thousands of tourists every day from all over
the world. The Taj, one of the wonders of the world and a World
Heritage Monument, is only one of the innumerable edifices the
Mughals endowed this city with. Agra is an old city and it is said
that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest thats finds
mention in the epic Mahabharta. The modern city of Agra came into
existence in 1475. Agra, with its laid - back lifestyle and its
immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, is
amongst the most remarkable city of the world.
| Area |
62 sq km |
| Altitude |
169 metres above sea level |
| Temperature |
Summer-21.0 C-45.0 C Winter--4.2
C-32.0C |
| Language |
Urdu, English, Hindi |
| STD Code |
0562 |
| Rainfall |
66 cm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit |
September to
March |
How to get there
- Air :- Agra is one of the hottest
tourist destinations in India and all facilities have been provided
for the easy access to this place. It has its own airport which
connects Agra with all the major places in India. The Agra airport
or the Kheria airport has all the major domestic airlines having
their services to this place.
- Rail:-Agra is a major
railway station by having stoppage for almost all the trains to
south India, Mumbai and many trains to Calcutta. Agra city is
visited by the "Palace on Wheels". The Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains
have also their stoppage in Agra. Agra is connected by rail with all
major cities of the country.
- Road:-Agra, on cross-roads of National Highways 2, 3. and 11, is excellently
connected to all parts of the country. So it is the premier tourist
destination of India. The state transports have ordinary as well as
deluxe bus services for this place of the Taj.
Places to Visit
| Taj Mahal |
Agra Fort |
Fatehpur Sikri |
Akbar's Mausoleum |
| Jama Masjid Or Jami Masjid |
Chini-Ka-Rauza |
Dayal Bagh Temple |
Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb |
| Mariyam Tomb |
Ram Bagh |
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Excursion
| Mathura |
Vrindavan |
Fatehpur Sikri |
Bharatpur Sanctuary |
| Sikandra |
Gwalior |
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Shopping
Agra is not only a famous
tourist destination but is a shoppers paradise too. There are plenty
of shopping areas and shopping malls where one can buy the
specialities of the place. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work,
leather goods, brassware, finely worked precious and semiprecious
stone jewellery and ornate zardosi or zari embroidery. Much of this
is available around the Taj complex. The main shopping areas are the
Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar and Munaro Road.
Accommodation
| Hotel Amar Vilas |
Hotel Jaypee Palace |
Hotel Mughal Sheraton |
Hotel Taj View |
| Hotel Agra Ashok |
Hotel Clark Shiraz |
Hotel Mansingh Palace |
Hotel Amar |
| Hotel Holiday Inn |
Hotel Howard Park Plaza |
Hotel Trident Agra |
Hotel Amar Yatri Niwas |
| Hotel Atithi |
Hotel Sunrise |
Hotel Agra Deluxe |
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