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Agra

Home of the Taj Mahal — India's essential pilgrimage + Golden Triangle city

Agra is India's essential city — home to the Taj Mahal, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Also Agra Fort (UNESCO), Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO 40 km away), and the "Baby Taj" (Itmad-ud-Daulah). Most travellers combine Delhi-Agra-Jaipur as the Golden Triangle.

Taj Mahal
Built 1632-1653 by Shah Jahan
From Delhi
100 min by Gatimaan Express train
Best season
October-March
UNESCO sites
Taj Mahal + Agra Fort + Fatehpur Sikri

Agra highlights

Taj Mahal at sunrise

Enter at 06:00 for softest light + fewest crowds. Closed Fridays.

Agra Fort

UNESCO red-sandstone fort with palaces + gardens. Shah Jahan spent his final years imprisoned here with a Taj view.

Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden)

Across the Yamuna river from the Taj — best sunset viewpoint of the monument.

Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah)

A predecessor to the Taj — smaller but exquisitely detailed marble tomb.

Fatehpur Sikri

UNESCO ghost city 40 km away — Akbar's abandoned Mughal capital. Half-day trip.

Marble inlay workshops

The stone inlay craft used on the Taj — visit family workshops in Tajganj.

Getting there

Agra Kheria Airport (AGR) has limited flights. Most take the Gatimaan Express train from Delhi (100 min, ~$4-8). Or private car (4h from Delhi, 4h from Jaipur).

Getting around

Uber + Ola. Auto-rickshaw or e-rickshaw between sites. Cycle-rickshaw for the Taj area (last mile).

Best time to visit

October-March (cool). Avoid May-June (45°C+ heat) + July-September (monsoon).

Budget per day

$25-50 backpacker · $80-180 mid-range · $400+ luxury (Oberoi Amarvilas)

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Frequently asked about Agra

How do I get from Delhi to Agra?
Gatimaan Express train (100 min direct, ~$4-8). Or Yamuna Expressway private car (4h drive). Same-day Taj tour from Delhi is popular.
When is the Taj Mahal closed?
Fridays. Also closed during religious holidays. Sunrise + sunset are best light. Open 06:00-19:00 other days.
How much is Taj Mahal entry?
INR 1,300 (~$15) foreigner + INR 200 extra for main mausoleum. Advance booking online at asi.payumoney.com strongly recommended.
How many days do I need in Agra?
2 days ideal — day 1 sunrise Taj + Agra Fort + Baby Taj + Mehtab Bagh sunset, day 2 Fatehpur Sikri day trip. 1 day is possible but rushed.
Is Agra worth staying overnight?
Yes — sunrise Taj is the best experience. Day-trip from Delhi means arriving at 09:00 in tourist crush. Overnight = 06:00 arrival, near-empty.