Agra Map

Introduction

Agra, the name brings to our mind superb monuments including the magnificent Taj which is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is situated along the banks of the River Yamuna and attracts thousands of tourists every day from all over the world. The Taj, one of the wonders of the world and a World Heritage Monument, is only one of the innumerable edifices the Mughals endowed this city with. Agra is an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest thats finds mention in the epic Mahabharta. The modern city of Agra came into existence in 1475. Agra, with its laid - back lifestyle and its immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, is amongst the most remarkable city of the world.


Area 62 sq km
Altitude 169 metres above sea level
Temperature Summer-21.0 C-45.0 C Winter--4.2 C-32.0C
Language Urdu, English, Hindi
STD Code 0562
Rainfall 66 cm average yearly
Best Time to Visit September to March

How to get there

  1. Air :- Agra is one of the hottest tourist destinations in India and all facilities have been provided for the easy access to this place. It has its own airport which connects Agra with all the major places in India. The Agra airport or the Kheria airport has all the major domestic airlines having their services to this place.
  2. Rail:-Agra is a major railway station by having stoppage for almost all the trains to south India, Mumbai and many trains to Calcutta. Agra city is visited by the "Palace on Wheels". The Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains have also their stoppage in Agra. Agra is connected by rail with all major cities of the country.
  3. Road:-Agra, on cross-roads of National Highways 2, 3. and 11, is excellently connected to all parts of the country. So it is the premier tourist destination of India. The state transports have ordinary as well as deluxe bus services for this place of the Taj.

Places to Visit


Taj Mahal Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Akbar's Mausoleum
Jama Masjid Or Jami Masjid Chini-Ka-Rauza Dayal Bagh Temple Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb
Mariyam Tomb Ram Bagh    

Excursion


Mathura Vrindavan Fatehpur Sikri Bharatpur Sanctuary
Sikandra Gwalior    

Shopping

Agra is not only a famous tourist destination but is a shoppers paradise too. There are plenty of shopping areas and shopping malls where one can buy the specialities of the place. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brassware, finely worked precious and semiprecious stone jewellery and ornate zardosi or zari embroidery. Much of this is available around the Taj complex. The main shopping areas are the Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar and Munaro Road.

Accommodation


Hotel Amar Vilas Hotel Jaypee Palace Hotel Mughal Sheraton Hotel Taj View
Hotel Agra Ashok Hotel Clark Shiraz Hotel Mansingh Palace Hotel Amar
Hotel Holiday Inn Hotel Howard Park Plaza Hotel Trident Agra Hotel Amar Yatri Niwas
Hotel Atithi Hotel Sunrise Hotel Agra Deluxe