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Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Agra (Hindi: आगरा Āgrā, Urdu: آگرہ Āgrā), a city around 200 km from Delhi, is home to two s: the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. There are also many other buildings and tombs from Agra's days of glory as the capital of the Mughal Empire, as well as the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri outside town, itself a World Heritage Site.
The Taj Mahal (Hindi: ताज महल Tāj Mahal, Urdu: تاج محل Tāj Mahal) is the incomparable marble tomb at Agra in northern India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
City and Fort comprises the Agra Fort and the south bank of the Yamuna River, west of the Taj Mahal.
North Agra consists of the north bank of the Yamuna River, with views of the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.
By plane
New Delhi (DEL, HDO and DXN) is the nearest major hub with direct flights from more destinations.
By train
Agra is on the main railway line between the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Chennai routes, and many trains connect Agra with these cities every day.
By bus
There are several buses to Agra originating from Jaipur, Delhi, Ajmer, Lucknow etc.
By taxi
You can either book a taxi from the hotel or book one directly outside the railway station.
By car
By bicycle
Agra is connected to Etawah by a 207 km long bicycle path.
By metro
The Agra Metro () runs between the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Tickets are ₹30 and trains run from 6AM to 10PM.
By rickshaw
Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available everywhere. Remember to agree on fares clearly in advance. Foreigners should bargain everywhere and bargain hard.
By bus
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) operates some non-air-conditioned and air-conditioned buses.
On foot
The best way to experience the city is to take a walk on the Mall Road (Sadar). The street is full of handicraft and leather goods shops.
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