Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, a world famous destination, visited by almost all tourists, domestic and international.

How to reach: Agra is connected by air to Delhi, Varanasi and Khajuraho. Agra is also a major rail junction on the broad gauge routes connecting the Southern, Eastern and Western parts of India. Shatabdi Express (Delhi-Bhopal) and the Taj Express (Delhi-Agra-Gwalior) provide excellent connections from Delhi. Some road distances are: Delhi-204 kms, Jaipur-236 kms.

Where to Stay: Welcomgroup Mughal Sheraton, Clarks Shiraz, Agra Ashok, Taj View, Mansingh Palace, Hotel Trident, Howard Part Plaza, Hotel Amar, Grand Hotel, U.P.S.T.D.C. Taj Khema, Gulistan Tourist Complex etc.

What to see: Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-daula's Tomb, Chini-ka-rauza, Ram Bagh and Agra Fort, Dayal Bagh, Radhaswami Samadhi.

Excursions: Fatehpur Sikri(37 kms), Sikandra (10 kms), Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur (54 kms).

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