Rather, a flamboyant name is Agra with so much of grace added to it with the glittering colours found in all the lanes and streets. Agra in Uttar Pradesh is a common tourist place located on the banks of the holy river Yamuna. Tourists arrive in Delhi will choose Agra as one of their destinations as it is really close to the capital city of India. Taj Mahal built on the banks of the river is the single factor why Agra was chosen to rise to fame. The splendid Mughal-era buildings are still triumphantly kept Agra’s name flourish and the notable buildings are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri etc. it is a wonderful tourist place to visit within 300 kms from Delhi

Agra is a part of the Golden Triangle tourist circuit in which Delhi and Jaipur are the other tourist destinations. The city’s name was first mentioned in the epic Mahabharatha as Agrevana meaning the border of the forest. There is a multitude of legends following the establishment of the city but when Mughal Emperors started building their centre here, a lot of monuments came along which is the symbol of the power, wealth, and authority those emperors had on the soil.

There are several tombs and mausoleums in the name of those emperors erected by their successors and Taj Mahal itself is a tomb of Mumtaz, the wife of Shah Jahan, a great Mughal king. Apart from those monuments, Agra’s pulse runs through the innumerous chawks arrayed on both the sides of the roads where tourist, as well as locals, find thrill in buying things at cheaper rates after a great deal of bargaining.

The food items in Agra are quite famous; if you find it spicy, then don’t worry, you will get the sweet pethas everywhere in the markets to let your tongue relax.

Distance from Delhi to Agra:
From Delhi, it is about 233 kilometers away and if you are visiting Agra from Delhi, it is better to take a drive along the Taj Express Highway or Yamuna Express Way. You will take around 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach Agra from Delhi if you take these routes. 

Best time to visit:
October – March

Attractions:
The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, is a monument that is the ultimate requiem of love. This white marble beauty with a perfect unique architecture is built in such a manner that it appears exactly the same from all four sides. With the Yamuna meandering in silence, the beauty of Taj is to be believed with one’s very own eyes.

The Agra Fort commissioned by Akbar is a hidden treasure. Behind the tough exterior of the fort lies a lovely residence and official space of the Mughal Emperors.

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Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, India, stands as a formidable symbol of Mughal architecture and history. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, it served as the imperial residence for successive emperors. Its majestic red sandstone walls encase splendid palaces, gardens, and a glimpse of India's rich past.

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It was so mesmerzing to see Taj Mahal in the early morning and it was an amazing 1 day tour to Agra and visited the beautiful Agra. Tour was very well organised and our driver was very professional and friendly.
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I was in Delhi for one day and decided last minute to book a trip out to the Taj Mahal. I inquired about booking a trip of Taj mahal on Thrillophilia and reached out to me within the hour. Thrillophilia team was very helpful, informative, and friendly. Overall this was a very pleasant experience. It could not have gone any smoother. I very highly recommend booking a tour with Thrillophilia
We had a fantastic one day tour to Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan with our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Taj Mahal was wonderful and visited the famous temples of Mathura and Vrindavan. It was a spiritual journey for me.
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I booked the Delhi To Agra One Day Tour Package one day package and everything was well managaed. The driver was very helpful, he took us to all the major attractions and guide us too. I was mesmersied by watching Taj Mahal. Great trip.
Varalakshmi Bharadwaj Delhi Agra Tour Package By Bus
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I had a fantastic time visiting the Taj Mahal as part of a private tour and would have no hesitation recommending thrillophilia to anybody. Friendly, knowledgeable, reputable and made sure we had a great time
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Girish Ahuja Howard Plaza Agra
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We booked this hotel from Thrillophilia after checking different websites as they were providing the best deal of stay with activities. Also, it was easy to make the booking on this website. The hotel was centrally located, good food n service, great hospitality, comfortable stay, the rooftop restaurant was so nice, rooms spacious. Highly recommended.
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Harinakshi Bharadwaj Howard Plaza Agra
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The location of the hotel was perfect, all the attractions were within walking distance, the rooms were cozy and comfortable. Loved our visit to Taj Mahal it was our first time exploring one of the wonders of the world.
Recently we booked this trip from Thrillophilia and it was an awesome experience, we had a great time exploring the mesmerizing Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and then we even went to Mathura, Vrindavan. It was an amazing full day trip. My parents totally enjoyed it, the bus was so nice and the guide was also very good.
Heema Ganaka Taj Mahal Tour
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I booked the Taj mahal tour and visited here with my family and we had so much fun. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and also a great photographer, which really added to the memories from the day. Agra fort was also well worth a visit. All in all an experience to remember.
Deepali Menon Agra One Day Tour
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I booked one day tour to agra and I had a fantastic time visiting the Taj Mahal as part of a private tour and would have no hesitation recommending thrillophilia to anybody. Friendly, knowledgeable, reputable and made sure we had a great time.

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