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Agra Travel Guide

Agra - Major tourist destination for Mughal-era buildings like Taj Mahal.

The beautiful city of Agra is renowned for its grandiose historical monuments, and forts. This sprawling historical city is located in state of Utter Pradesh, India. Agra boasts of a unique blend of traditional aura created by its ancient edifices and modern infrastructure with high end malls, five-star hotels, restaurants and clubs. The vibrant city attracts hordes of tourists and historian buffs in a quest to explore the inimitable architecture, traditional design and colossal beauty of ancient structures. Only reading about these monuments or indulging in virtual tours with the help of latest technology does not do any justice to the mind-blowing beauty and architectural splendor of these monuments. It is best to plan a well-organized trip to Agra to witness the beauty of Taj and other historical monuments.

Quick Links: Agra Red Fort Akbar Tomb Fatehpur Sikri Fort Complex Mehtab Bagh Mughal Gardens Taj Mahal Taj Museum

Agra Red Fort – Agra

Rakabganj

Admission

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. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹35/-Foreigners (per person): ₹550/-BIMST

Timings

Agra Red Fort opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Nearest Metro Station

Mankameshwar

~346 m

About

The Red Fort of Agra, commonly known as Agra Fort, is a large 16th-century Mughal fort located in the Rakabganj area of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Built b…

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Monument

Akbar Tomb opening and…

Akbar Tomb – Agra

Sikandra NH2

Admission

Timings is between 10am to 6 pm on all days except Fridays. The entrance fee is INR 30 for Indian nationals and INR 310 for foreigners. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹20/-Foreigners (per person): ₹

Timings

Akbar Tomb opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Nearest Metro Station

No metro station within 5 km

About

Akbar's Tomb is a magnificent Mughal-era mausoleum in Agra, built between 1605 and 1613 during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. It is celebrated in the …

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Monument

Fatehpur Sikri Fort Co…

Fatehpur Sikri Fort Complex – Agra

Fatehpur Sikri

Admission

Timings is between 6am to 6 pm on all days except Fridays. The entrance fee is INR 50 for Indian nationals and INR 360 for foreigners. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹35/-Foreigners (per person): ₹5

Timings

Fatehpur Sikri Fort Complex opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Nearest Metro Station

No metro station within 5 km

About

The Fatehpur Sikri Fort Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1571 and 1585 as the imperial capital of his…

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Nature Sites and Parks

The Mehtab Bagh openin…

Mehtab Bagh – Agra

Near Taj Mahal Dharmapuri

Admission

Timings is between 6am to 6 pm on all days. The entrance fee is INR 25 for Indian nationals and INR 300 for foreigners. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹20/-Foreigners (per person): ₹250/-BIMSTEC

Timings

The Mehtab Bagh opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Nearest Metro Station

Taj Mahal

~1.6 km

About

Mehtab Bagh is situated on the bank of river Yamuna on the northern side of Tajmal which is also known as 'Moon Garden' or 'Moonlight Garden'. The par…

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Nature Sites and Parks

The Mughal Gardens ope…

Mughal Gardens – Agra

Ram Bagh

Admission

Free Entry

No ticket required

Timings

The Mughal Gardens opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Nearest Metro Station

Mankameshwar

~1.2 km

About

The Mughal Garden is situated on the banks of the river in Agra, which has been built by the Mughals. The garden was influenced by Persian gardens esp…

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Monument

The Taj Mahal opening …

Taj Mahal – Agra

Dharmapuri Tajganj

Admission

The entrance fee is INR 50 for Indians and INR 1250 for foreigners. Entry Timings between 6 am to 7 pm and Closed on Friday. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹35/-Foreigners (per person): ₹1050/-B

Timings

The Taj Mahal opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 05:30 PM.

Nearest Metro Station

Taj Mahal

~1.6 km

About

The Taj Mahal, located in Dharampuri Tajganj, Agra, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1632 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife, …

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Museum and Gallery

Taj Museum opening and…

Taj Museum – Agra

Taj Mahal Dharmapuri

Admission

Timings are between 10am to 7 pm on all days except Friday. The entrance fee is INR 20 for Indian nationals and INR 50 for foreigners. | Adults Indians (per person): ₹50/-, Foreigners (per person): ₹1100/-, BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries (per person): ₹540/-, F

Timings

Taj Museum opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Nearest Metro Station

Taj Mahal

~735 m

About

The Taj Museum is a popular place to visit among travelers as it is home to facts and history related to the magnificent monument. The museum is locat…

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Frequently Asked Questions about Agra

Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

The best time to visit Agra is The best time to visit Agra is undoubtedly the winter season. October to March is also the peak season to visit Agra as during this time one can enjoy a trip to Taj Mahal..

Agra is famous for Agra city is also known for its leather goods, the oldest and famous leather firm Taj Leather World is in Sadar bazar. The carpets, handicrafts, zari (embroidery work), marble and stone carving work..

The nearest airport to Agra is Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport (AGR) Agra is a military airbase and public airport serving the city of Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India..

The main railway station in Agra is Agra City railway station, Agra Cantonment railway station, Agra Fort railway station, Yamuna Bridge railway station, Pathauli railway station, Idgah railway station, Raja ki Mandi railway station.

The main bus terminal in Agra is Idgah Bus Station, Bijli Ghar Bus Stand, Agra College Bus Stand, Raja Mandi Bus Stand, Foundry Nagar Bus Station, Sultangunj Crossing Bus Stop, City Bus Stop.