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Travel to Agra with complete tourist information
An Overview
Agra is the most important destination of golden triangle tours in India as most beautiful monument of love in the world the Tajmahal lies here. It is almost equidistant from Delhi and Jaipur (Other two angles of golden triangle) and also it is well connected by rail and road netwroks. Besides Tajmahal tourist can visit Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri (can also be covered on the way to jaipur from Agra), Sikandara (Tomb of great mughal emperor Akbar), huge collection of authentic and precious handicrafts articles.
How to reach Agra ?
Agra is well connected with other major cities and towns of India with direct trains plying to every part of the country. If you are coming from Delhi you can either take Trains originating from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizammudin stations or you can travel by road either using public Buses or hire a private taxi. It take 4 hours by road from Delhi. Agra can also be covered same day from delhi by starting early in the morning. From Jaipur it takes 5 hours by road to reach Agra.
Where to stay in Agra ?
Agra offers wide range of accommodation options with almost all major hotel goups in India have their property there. You can choose hotels as per your budget and requirements. Most of the hotel here are modern constructions and they are provided with all basic provisions. Royal valley tourism provides information on select hotels of Agra and you can book them at heavy discount rates. Find your hotel in Agra
Best time to visit Agra
Since Agra is located in plains of Northern India the climate here is hot in summers with temperatures reaching beyond 40 degrees during the months of may and june and below 10 degrees in december january. It is recommended to choose air-conditioned hotels and transports if you are travelling in summer. Best time period to visit Agra is from the month of September to march when temperatures are normal with very little humidity.
Shopping and leisure
Agra is big shopping hub for international tourists looking for genuine handicraft articles. However some precautions are to be taken while shopping here. Check whether your local guide is government approved, before signing credit card payment slip ensure the amount mentioned is accurate, swipe card in your presence, mark or sign on the article which will be shipped to you by shop. These little things can save you from any future problems.
Agra is the most important destination of golden triangle tours in India as most beautiful monument of love in the world the Tajmahal lies here. It is almost equidistant from Delhi and Jaipur (Other two angles of golden triangle) and also it is well connected by rail and road netwroks. Besides Tajmahal tourist can visit Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri (can also be covered on the way to jaipur from Agra), Sikandara (Tomb of great mughal emperor Akbar), huge collection of authentic and precious handicrafts articles.How to reach Agra ?
Agra is well connected with other major cities and towns of India with direct trains plying to every part of the country. If you are coming from Delhi you can either take Trains originating from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizammudin stations or you can travel by road either using public Buses or hire a private taxi. It take 4 hours by road from Delhi. Agra can also be covered same day from delhi by starting early in the morning. From Jaipur it takes 5 hours by road to reach Agra.
Where to stay in Agra ?
Agra offers wide range of accommodation options with almost all major hotel goups in India have their property there. You can choose hotels as per your budget and requirements. Most of the hotel here are modern constructions and they are provided with all basic provisions. Royal valley tourism provides information on select hotels of Agra and you can book them at heavy discount rates. Find your hotel in Agra
Best time to visit Agra
Since Agra is located in plains of Northern India the climate here is hot in summers with temperatures reaching beyond 40 degrees during the months of may and june and below 10 degrees in december january. It is recommended to choose air-conditioned hotels and transports if you are travelling in summer. Best time period to visit Agra is from the month of September to march when temperatures are normal with very little humidity.
Shopping and leisure
Agra is big shopping hub for international tourists looking for genuine handicraft articles. However some precautions are to be taken while shopping here. Check whether your local guide is government approved, before signing credit card payment slip ensure the amount mentioned is accurate, swipe card in your presence, mark or sign on the article which will be shipped to you by shop. These little things can save you from any future problems.