Uttar Pradesh · North India
The Taj at first light
Agra grew into a Mughal imperial capital on the banks of the Yamuna, leaving an extraordinary concentration of marble mausoleums, gardens and red-sandstone architecture. Beyond the Taj Mahal, its old markets preserve traditions of marble inlay, leatherwork and sweet-making.
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Top attractions
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb
- Mehtab Bagh
- Fatehpur Sikri
How to reach
- By air: Agra Airport at Kheria is about 13 km from the Taj Mahal; flight schedules are limited.
- By rail: Agra Cantonment is the main station, about 6 km from the Taj Mahal; Agra Fort station serves additional routes.
- By road: Delhi is about 230 km away via the Yamuna Expressway; Jaipur is about 240 km via Bharatpur.
Local food to try
- Agra petha
- Bedai with aloo sabzi
- Dalmoth
- Mughlai korma
- Jalebi
Things to do
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise
Explore the palaces and courtyards of Agra Fort
Watch marble-inlay artisans at work
View the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna from Mehtab Bagh
Browse Kinari Bazaar and sample old-city snacks
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Agra?+
October to March offers cooler sightseeing weather, although December and January can bring dense morning fog.
How many days are needed?+
Allow two days for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and riverfront tombs; add half a day for Fatehpur Sikri, about 40 km away.
Is the Taj Mahal open every day?+
It is closed to general sightseeing on Fridays. Book through official channels and check current entry rules before visiting.
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