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The City of Agra
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems to linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world . It is very easy to slip away here through the centuries into the grandeur and intrigues of the Mughal court . A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsman who are descendant of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.

Agra travel & Taj Mahal travel is feasible throughout the year, but one must avoid the extreme hot summers (April-June) and rainy season (July-Sept). The most suitable time to tour Agra is in winters.



Buland Darwaza Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

How to Get There
Welcome to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. Located about 204 km south of Delhi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the most favoured tourist destinations in India. Tourists planning to travel to Agra can reach the city of the Taj by Air, Rail and Road in comfort.


By Air
Agra airport is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from Idgah bus stand. Major Indian airlines operate daily tourist shuttle flights to Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and back. It only takes 40 minutes from Delhi to Agra.


By Road
Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand.


By Rail
Agra is well connected by railroad. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Agra is well connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Trains like Palace on Wheel, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express are the best choices if you want to reach Agra from Delhi in luxury.


Places to Visit
Agra is one of the richest heritage sites in India where many amazing Mughal monuments can be found. Monuments in Agra India range from the magnificent Taj Mahal to sober tombs like Akbar's mausoleum at Sikandra. Agra is an architect's and historian's delight. The impressive Agra Fort, the tombs of Mughal royalty, formal Mughal gardens and the fabulous city of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra are historic sites in India.

While in Agra don't forget to visit:
Jahangir's Palace
Agra Fort
Places to Shop
Shopping in Agra adds an exciting dimension to your Agra tour. Agra is a great place to shop especially for those who love to shop for handicraft items. Once the centre of arts and crafts during the Mughal era, Agra has retained its love for exotic handicraft items. The knowledge of exclusive items for which the city of the Taj Mahal is famous saves a lot of time in deciding what to shop and what not to shop. Agra is famous for its handicrafts items that include marble tabletops, soft stone lay work and hand made leather items. The small replica of the Taj Mahal makes one of the most popular souvenir items.

Agra has some of the oldest bazaars in India. You can rummage through the various bazaars of Agra that are abuzz with shoppers. Some of the markets that you can sieve through are Taj Ganj, Kinari Bazar, Sadar Bazar, Pratap Pura, Munro Road and Gwalior Road.

The miniature replicas of the Taj Mahal and fine work on marble are the most sought after items in Agra. Some of the handicraft items worth checking include marble items, boxes, tabletops, elephants and precious and semi-precious stones. Agra is also famous for its jewellery items. The Mughal style designs are quite popular among the foreigners and locals alike.

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While in Agra shop at:
Sopping in Agra
Shopping in Agra
Places to Eat
Indian food incorporates many spices in all their dishes. All cooks in India prepare curries or a mixture of many fragrant spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and in Agra this is no different. The Hindu's in India are primarily vegetarians and they have created an interesting cuisine without meat that is often considered the best bet, for those with queasy stomachs as you are less likely to suffer from food poisoning from it. Agra has been known from food poisoning incidents from time to time, so it

While in Agra eat at:
Esphahan
The Grand Restaurant
Climate
The climate of Agra is extreme and tropical. Summers in Agra are extremely hot and the maximum temperature can be as high as 45 degree Celsius, while winters are cold and foggy. Heavy rains and high humidity mark the monsoon season.


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