Agra is located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 200 km from the Indian capital New Delhi. Agra has the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings and the largest tourist destination in the world, and two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Agra Fort in town and Fatehpur Sikri nearby. The city has little else, however. Pollution, especially smog and garbage, is widespread, and travelers are harassed by swarms of advertisers and street vendors at every monument, mosque, temple or palace. Even so, the sights are some of the wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj.
Agra,
the city of the Taj Mahal, also has some of the other immense beauties of India
and the world. Agra is a place with several tourist attractions. Visit Agra to
add color to your Agra historical tours. In Agra, you can also explore the
architectural grandeur of the capital's mausoleums, forts and palaces in the
16th and early 17th centuries. Besides the Taj Mahal, there are many places to
visit in Agra such as Agra Fort, Sikandra, Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Fatehpur
Sikri, Ram Bagh, Dayal Bagh, Jama Masjid and Jahangir Mahal.
Agra
also has a domestic airport that serves flights from major cities. Both
government and private airways operate in Agra. The flight from Delhi to Agra
takes only 40 minutes. Agra is conveniently connected to Delhi by rail. Many
trains connect Delhi and Agra, as well as luxury trains such as the Palace on
Wheels. The Agra Station is recognized as an Agra Acantonment Station. Agra is
easily accessible by road from Delhi. The Delhi National Highway is well
maintained. The 204km distance from Delhi to Agra is a smooth drive. Several
public and private buses run along this route.
Both
business and leisure travelers visit Agra and receive a wide range of
accommodations for their stay in Agra. You can stay in first-class budget
hotels, airport hotels, five-star hotels, bed and breakfasts, business hotels,
discount hotels, honeymoon hotels, hotel chains and state-approved hotels. Some
fine Agra hotels are
located near the Taj Mahal and offer panoramic views of this monument.
The
hotels in which you will be staying during your visit to Agra
are known for their excellent service, contemporary amenities, timeless charm
and conventional hospitality. Below are the best places you might prefer for
your stay in Agra. Jaypee Palace Hotel, Mughal Sheraton Hotel, Clarks Shiraz
Hotel, Agra Ashok Hotel, Taj View Hotel, Howard Park Plaza Hotel, Amar Vilas
Hotel, Kant Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel, The Trident Hotel, Amar Yatri Niwas
Hotel, Mayur Tourist Complex.
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