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Destination Agra :

Destination Agra is also known as Agraban an ancient Indian City mentioned in ancient Hindu religious scriptures. All Though gram came into limelight only after Mughals shifted their capital to Agra and created the Taj Mahal.

Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.While its significance as a political entre ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the ternational map.

Tourist Attraction In Agra

Taj Mahal
Shish Mahal
Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb
Agra Fort
Musamman
Burj
Jama Masjid
Moti Masjid
Amar Singh Gate
Akbar's Mausoleum
Nagina Masjid
Ladies' Bazaar Ram Bagh
Khas Mahal
Diwan-I-Am Dayal Bagh
Jahangir's Palace
Chini-Ka-Rauza
Soami Bagh

Access / Getting In Agra

By Air

Agra Airport at Kheria is about 6 km from the city centre, but is not very well connected. Now one can catch connecting flights to Agra via Delhi or Jaipur from most of the major cities of India. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the best option.

By Rail

Agra is on the main train line between Delhi (Station Code: NDLS) and Mumbai (Bombay) (Station Code: CSTM) and between Delhi and Chennai (Station Code: MAS) and many trains connect Agra with these cities every day.

By Road

Idgah Bus Stand and Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) are the major Bus Stands in Agra and is connected to most of the bigger cities in North India. From Delhi: NH2, a modern divided highway, connects the 200 km distance from Delhi to Agra. The drive is about 4 hours. The primary access to the highway is along Mathura Road in Delhi but, if coming from South Delhi or Delhi Airport, it is easier to take Aurobindo Marg (Mehrauli Road) and then work up to NH2 via Tughlakabad.From Jaipur: National Highway 11, a two lane undivided highway, connects Agra with Jaipur via the bird sanctuary town of Bharatpur.

The distance of around 255 km can be covered in around 4–5 hours. From Lucknow / Kanpur NH2, the divided modern highway, continues on to Kanpur (285 km, 5 hours) and from there to points East ending in Kolkata. From Kanpur, NH25 heads for the city of Lucknow (90 km, 2 hours).

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