September to March
2 to 3 days
5000 INR Per Person
In summers Agra witness heatwaves across region so it is better to avoid travel plan during this season. And is off season for city as well
Agra doesn’t witness abundant rain hence moderate rainfall is predicted here. Not much relief from heat.
Not much damp or humidity is witnessed so a trip isn’t either a bad call.
Most pleasant weather to visit Agra is winter season. No snowfall is ever witnessed. Instead foggy mornings and evenings are soothing.
Taj is the major attraction for tourists in Agra. Built by Shah Jahan in love for Mumtaj is iconic symbol of love. Taj Mahal is tomb of Begum Mumtaj.
Agra holds three world heritage UNESCO sites Red Fort, Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri.
Agra was the most important and rich city in Mughal Era. It’s said that Kohinoor was gifted to Babur after conquest in Panipat. Which their dynasty held for generations.
Agra is the largest manufacturer of shoe in country and second largest exporter after China. It also manufactures carpets.
Cabs and cars are easiest mode of transport. Book a taxi before you visit
Many lanes only provide rickshaw as a transport mode.
Autos are easily available at every street and is cheap mode of transport
Many streets can only be explored by walking across.
Hindi, English, Urdu and braj Bhasha are mostly used tongue.
69.44 % is literacy rate of Agra.
47.63% over 1000 population which is moderate.
4,418,797 is the population of Agra.
The Taj Mahal (17th century), which was named a UNESCO World Heritage monument in 1983, is what most people associate with Agra. The Taj Mahal, a complex mausoleum, is sometimes cited as the finest example of Mughal architecture in existence. It is also among the seven wonders of the world.
You can visit Agra between October to March. It's the best time as you can experience pleasant weather between autumn and winter, which is ideal for sightseeing.
The nearest airport to Agra is Indira Gandhi airport approximately 200 km. Agra has 7 railway stations among which Agra cantonment is biggest. National highways link Agra to several cities. Therefore bus services and self-transport mode is the most convenient.
We still advise you to stay there for at least 2 nights to enjoy the entire experience. We hope that our local travel guide will provide you with some ideas for alternate things to do and attractions to see while you're in Agra besides the Taj Mahal.
Women are advised to carry a scarf to cover their heads, shoulders, and other exposed skin to protect against the sun, dust, and other elements. Holidays and trips to the Taj Mahal call for bright, informal attire that is a little bit thin.
There are several delicious local dishes you can try in Agra, like Petha, Paratha, Mughlai (one of the Best Food in Agra), Bhalla, Dalmoth, Tandoori Chicken, Jalebi, and Shawarma to list a few.