Agra Red Fort, Agra

Agra Red Fort | One of the best places to visit in Agra

Location	Rakabganj, Agra (Map 📍)
Entry Fee & Timing	Timings are between 6 am to 6 pm on all days. The entrance fee is INR 40 for Indian nationals and INR 550 for foreigners.
Place Type	Forts & Tombs, Monument
Place visit with	Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visit	January, February, March, April, May, June
Nearest Metro Station	Mankameshwar Metro Station (0.23 KM) , Agra Fort Metro Station (0.59 KM)

About Agra Red Fort

Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, this fort is a historical monument that was built for the great ruler Akbar during 1565-1573. This fort was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty till 1638. This fort was built as a military structure from red sandstone from the Barauli region of Dholpur district of Rajasthan. There are many impressive structures inside the Agra Fort like Moti Masjid, Jahangir Mahal, Machi Bhawan, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas and Khas Mahal. It is considered as a tourist attraction and attracts many tourists from all over the world.

Interesting facts about Agra Red Fort

The architecture of Agra Fort depicts 3 major dynasties which resembles the luxurious life of the fort Mughals.
This fort is known for its glory, strength and flexibility since ancient times.
Due to the magnificent structure and royal design of this fort, this fort was included in the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1983.
The Agra Fort, a unique Mughal architectural building included in the World Heritage List, was primarily built for military defence.
There are 9 very luxurious and luxurious palaces inside the complex of this huge fort of Agra. These include Bengali Mahal, Akbari Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Shahjahani Mahal, Machhi Bhawan, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Khas Mahal and Sheesh Mahal etc.
The wall of Agra Fort is 70 feet high. Cannon walls and defense posts have also been built on the walls. There are gates on its four corners.

How to reach Agra Red Fort

By Bus:- Agra Fort Bus Terminal is 2 minutes away from the fort.

By Train:- The nearest railway station to the fort is Idgah railway station which is 2.9 km away, from here you can take a rickshaw to reach the fort.

By Air:- The nearest airport to the fort is Kheria Airport, which is 13 km away, from here you can easily take a taxi to the fort.

Nearby famous places

Diwan-i-Am Agra Fort 4 min away
Jahangir Mahal 5 min away
Sheesh Mahal 5 min away
Diwan E Aam 3 min away
Tomb Of John Russell Colvin 3 min away
Jama Masjid 11 min away
Taj Mahal 2.2 km away
Shri Mankameshwar Mandir 11 min away
Agra Walks 27 min away
Private Tour Guide Agra 27 min away
Jawab Masjid 18 min away
Akbran Tours 2.3 km away
Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity 1.8 km away

Attraction FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Agra Red Fort:

𝒬. Where is Agra Red Fort located and what is its address?

𝒜. It is located at Rakabganj, Agra.

𝒬. What are the entry charges, opening and closing time of Agra Red Fort?

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Agra Red Fort: Timings are between 6 am to 6 pm on all days. The entrance fee is INR 40 for Indian nationals and INR 550 for foreigners..

𝒬. What are the best times to visit Agra Red Fort?

𝒜. You should visit Agra Red Fort during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.

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