Uttar Pradesh
Agra
The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna, an easy day from Mathura and Vrindavan.
- Altitude
- 170 m
- Best time
- Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec
About Agra
Agra needs little introduction. The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, is best seen early, before the crowds and the heat; the red sandstone Agra Fort stands a short drive upriver; and Mehtab Bagh, the garden across the Yamuna, gives the quietest view of the Taj at sunset. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays. Agra pairs naturally with the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan, and with Jaipur for a longer circuit.
- The Taj Mahal, early in the day
- Agra Fort
- Sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh
- An easy pairing with Mathura and Vrindavan
Quick facts
- Region
- Uttar Pradesh
- Altitude
- 170 m
- Best months
- Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec
- Nearest airports
- Agra Airport; Delhi (about 200 km) for most flights
- Pairs well with
- Mathura, Vrindavan, Jaipur
170M
Agra · 170 m
Haridwar, where every journey starts · 314 m
Plan the visit
Itineraries that include Agra
- Customisable
- Braj & Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
Mathura, Braj & Agra Tour
Four days in the land of Krishna from Mathura railway station: the temples of Vrindavan, Gokul and Mathura darshan, Nandgaon and Barsana, and the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to finish.
Starting from
₹9,699
per person
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