Agra, the home of the iconic monument Taj Mahal lies on the bank of river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a very popular tourist destination and is a part of the famous Golden Triangle along with Jaipur and Delhi. It is famed for its historical Mughal architecture notably the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Ram Bagh and Agra Fort to name of a few. Along with its remarkable monuments it offers a wide range of handicrafts and jewelry. Esphahan, Café Sheroes Hangout, Green Park Restaurant, Momo Café, ITC Mughal Taj Bano and Taj Darbar are some of the best restaurants for foodies in Agra.
| The fastest and shortest route to travel from Delhi to Agra is through the Delhi – Yamuna Expressway. It is roughly at a distance of 240 kms from Delhi and takes around 3 hours by a cab. A toll tax of Rs 550 has to be paid for light commercial vehicles on the 165kms tolled Expressway. Best service and rates are offered for a Delhi to Agra Taxi by The rates for a AC Hatchback is Rs 9.25/km, AC Sedan is Rs 10.25/km and for a AC SUV/MUV is Rs 13/km |
| Monuments | Religious | Food, Shopping | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | Balkeshwar temple | Sadar Bazar | |
| Agra Fort | Kailash Temple | Mughal Bazar | |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Mankameshwar Temple | Shah Market | |
| Itmud-ad Daulah | Prithvinath Temple | Subhash Bazar | |
| Sikandara | Rajeshwar Temple | M.G Road | |
| Sikandra | Gokul Pura | ||
| Mariam Tomb | |||
| Jama Masjid |
