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Reviewed: 31 Mar 2026

Agra

A city in the state of Uttar Pradesh

Reviewed: 31 Mar 2026

Agra is located 230 km south of Delhi. Its global identity is built almost entirely around the Taj Mahal, but the city contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri — making it one of the densest concentrations of Mughal-era architecture.

Places

Taj Mahal
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653. The complex includes the main mausoleum, two flanking mosques, a gateway, and formal gardens.

Timing: Day viewing — Saturday to Thursday, 30 Minutes before sunrise to 30 Minutes before sunset. Closed Fridays. Night viewing — 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM. Closed Fridays and in the month of Ramzan
Entry Fee: Day viewing — ₹1300 (cash at counter) or ₹1250 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years. Night viewing — ₹750 (online pay) and ₹500 (online pay) for visitors below 15 year. Entry is free for children below 4 years
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Agra Fort
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The red sandstone fort complex contains palaces, audience halls, mosques, and gardens.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹600 (cash at counter) or ₹550 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Fatehpur Sikri
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the abandoned Mughal capital. The complex includes the Buland Darwaza — the largest gateway in the world at 54 meters — the Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹600 (cash at counter) or ₹550 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb (Baby Taj)
A Mughal mausoleum, considered a transitional monument between earlier Mughal architecture and the refinement seen in the Taj Mahal — it is the first Mughal structure built entirely of white marble with pietra dura inlay work.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹300 (cash at counter) or ₹250 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Mehtab Bagh
A charbagh garden complex, it offers a direct north-facing view of the Taj Mahal across the river — the only position from which the full reflection pool and monument are visible simultaneously.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹300 (cash at counter) or ₹250 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Akbar's Tomb
The mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The design blends Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, and Christian architectural motifs — reflecting Akbar's religious syncretism.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹300 (cash at counter) or ₹250 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Jama Masjid Agra
A large congregational mosque built in 1648. Architecturally significant — built in red sandstone with marble inlay in the Mughal tradition.

Timing: Open daily, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Closed to non-worshippers from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Kinari Bazaar
Agra's oldest market street running through the old city between the Jama Masjid and the area below Agra Fort. Organised into specialist lanes — leather goods, marble inlay work (pietra dura), and textile traders.

Timing: Most shops — daily, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Chini Ka Rauza
One of the few Mughal monuments in Agra faced with glazed Persian tiles (chini = Chinese/glazed tiles) — a technique not used in other Agra monuments.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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If you pay the ₹500 ADA toll tax for the Taj Mahal (generally included in the ₹1,250 ticket), you do not need to pay it again when visiting Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb, or Itimad-ud-Daulah on the same day. No toll tax is charged on Fridays.

Getting There

Agra is well connected to all nearby cities by rail and road. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Agra — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Stations: Agra Cantt (AGC) | Tundla Jn (TDL)
Airport: Agra Airport / Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Airport (AGR).
Bus Terminals: Idgah Bus Stand | ISBT Agra

By Train
Search "Agra" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Agra Cantt (AGC) is the main station. A city may have multiple railway stations — select the main one (usually named after the city) and choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo — it cover the limited domestic network from Agra.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus or AbhiBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (RSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.


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Getting Around

Partially practical. Agra Metro currently operates 6 stations covering Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Enter the station, buy a ticket at the counter, clear security, scan the ticket at the entry gate, walk towards platform and board the train. Use the same ticket again at the exit gate on destination.

Not practical. Intracity buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Practical. Ride-hailing apps like Ola, Uber, and Rapido operate in Agra, offering autos, hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and intercity cab options. Book through the app; fares are shown upfront, pay by card in the app or in cash to the driver at the end of the trip.

Practical. For short distances (up to 5 km) or when apps are unavailable. Tell or show the driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30–₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Weather Overview

Dec is 8°C–22°C. Jan is 6°C–20°C. Feb is 10°C–24°C. Days are cool across all three months. Fog can disrupt road travel in Dec or Jan.

Mar is 16°C–33°C. Apr is 22°C–40°C. May is 26°C–44°C. Days are warm in March, turning hot through April and May. May brings hot dry winds.

Jun is 28°C–42°C. Jul is 26°C–35°C. Aug is 25°C–34°C. Sep is 24°C–34°C. Days are hot and humid through June to August and warm in September. Rain peaks in July–August.

Oct is 18°C–34°C. Nov is 10°C–28°C. Days are warm in October and turning cool in November.

Agra on Ground

Taj Mahotsav — 18–27 Feb
A cultural festival held at Shilpgram near the Taj Mahal's East Gate featuring artisans, craftspeople, and performers from across India.

Ram Barat — Aug/Sep
A procession through the old city marking the wedding of Ram and Sita, one of Agra's most distinctive local festivals.

Kailash Fair — August
An annual fair celebrating the appearance of Lord Shiva as a stone lingam at the Kailash temple, drawing large local crowds.

Bateshwar Fair — Oct/Nov
A large livestock and religious fair held at Bateshwar, one of Uttar Pradesh's oldest fairs.

Pietra dura (Parchin kari)
Marble inlay work using semi-precious stones in geometric and floral patterns, directly descended from the technique used on the Taj Mahal itself; produced by artisan families in the Taj Ganj and Mantola areas.

Marble carving
White Makrana marble sculpture and decorative objects; workshops concentrated in the lanes around the Taj Mahal's south gate.

Zari and Zardozi
Gold and silver thread embroidery on fabric; Agra has a significant production base for ceremonial and bridal embroidery.

Leather goods
Agra is one of India's major leather processing and manufacturing centres; shoes, bags, and accessories produced locally.

Carpet weaving
Hand-knotted wool and silk carpets produced in Agra and the surrounding district; a significant cottage industry with Mughal-era origins.

Agra's food identity centres on Mughlai cuisine — petha (a crystallised gourd sweet unique to Agra), Agra ka dalmoth (a spiced lentil snack), and the bedai-jalebi breakfast combination found in the old city. International cuisine options are limited around Taj Ganj and Sadar Bazaar areas.

Must Know Contacts

National Emergency Number — 112
In case of Police, Medical, Safety, Location Lost

Tourist Helpline — 1363
In case of general assistance

Tourist Police Helpline — 9454402764
In case of general safety and security

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