Taj Mahal
White marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal beside the Yamuna River. Its dome, minarets, gardens and long reflecting pool make it one of the best-known buildings anywhere.
Agra
Most visits to Agra, home of Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal, take place on the Golden Triangle route linking it with Delhi and Jaipur.
Attractive locations
Agra Fort
Red sandstone fort on the Yamuna, the main residence of Mughal rulers for generations. Inside are palaces, audience halls and mosques, and the Taj Mahal can be seen from some terraces.
Akbar's Tomb
Large tomb of the emperor Akbar at Sikandra, approached through a tall red sandstone gateway inlaid with marble. Wide lawns and arcaded walkways surround the mausoleum.
Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah
Delicate marble tomb on the east bank of the Yamuna, sometimes called the Baby Taj. Its inlaid stonework and carved screens influenced later Mughal tombs.
Mehtab Bagh
Garden on the opposite bank of the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal, laid out so the mausoleum is seen straight across the river. It is a calm spot, especially around sunset.
Jama Masjid, Agra
Large 17th-century mosque built by Jahanara Begum, daughter of Shah Jahan, near the fort. It is an active place of worship, so modest dress is expected.
Chini Ka Rauza
Mughal-era tomb of a Persian poet and minister, noted for the glazed tile decoration that once covered its walls. It sits quietly on the bank of the Yamuna north of the Taj.
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, a wife of Emperor Akbar and mother of Jahangir, built in red sandstone near Sikandra. It is a quieter Mughal monument away from the main routes.
Keetham Lake (Sur Sarovar)
Wetland lake with a bird sanctuary, a short drive from the city. Many waterfowl and migratory birds can be seen here, especially in winter.
Guru ka Tal
Sikh pilgrimage site and gurdwara in Agra, associated with the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. It centres on a large water tank and is open to respectful visitors of all faiths.
Fatehpur Sikri
Red sandstone city built by Emperor Akbar in the late 1500s and abandoned soon after. Palaces, courtyards and the huge Buland Darwaza gate stand in a walled complex outside Agra.
Keoladeo National Park
Wetland sanctuary near Bharatpur with lakes, marsh and woodland, famed for migratory birds in winter. Visitors explore by bicycle, rickshaw or on foot with guides.
Airports
Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station AGR
It is about 6 km in a straight line from Agra.
Noida International Airport DXN
It is about 118 km in a straight line from Agra.
Gwalior Airport GWL
It is about 101 km in a straight line from Agra.
Getting around
From Agra airport
Kheria airport lies about 13 kilometres from Agra, and the district administration advises hiring a taxi from the airport. No metro, city bus, general taxi or prepaid taxi service is listed for the airport on the Airports Authority of India's Agra page. The district page calls Kheria a seasonal commercial airport that also serves as a military base.
- Source: Agra District Administration: How to Reach (checked 4 Nov 2026)
- Source: Airports Authority of India: Agra airport transport (checked 4 Nov 2026)
Agra stations and Taj area
Agra Cantt is the main one of the city's five railway stations, and the two main bus terminals are Idgah Bus Stand in the centre and the ISBT. For the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, the district site mentions pre-paid taxis, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws from Agra Cantt. Polluting vehicles may not come within 500 metres of the monument, the Taj Mahal site says, and battery buses run from the parking areas.
- Source: Agra District Administration: How to Reach (checked 4 Nov 2026)
- Source: Taj Mahal (UP Tourism): Do's and Don'ts (checked 4 Nov 2026)
Scams and safe taxis
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan14.9 °C13 mm
- Feb18.8 °C12 mm
- Mar25.1 °C11 mm
- Apr31.7 °C9 mm
- May36.2 °C18 mm
- Jun36.6 °C69 mm
- Jul32.3 °C185 mm
- Aug30.0 °C181 mm
- Sep28.8 °C97 mm
- Oct26.1 °C21 mm
- Nov21.2 °C5 mm
- Dec16.5 °C6 mm
Driest months: Apr, Nov, Dec. Wettest months: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Costs
Prices here are about 23% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
112 is the national emergency number (old numbers 100 police, 101 fire, 102 ambulance may also work).
local government
Ministry of Tourism tourist helpline (Government of India)
Helps with: National tourist helpline of the Ministry of Tourism. It gives travel and tourism information and advises callers in distress while travelling in India, alerting authorities if needed.
Who qualifies: Domestic and international tourists in India.
Phone: 1800111363
ngo
Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarters
Helps with: India's national Red Cross society. The national headquarters in New Delhi lists a main phone line and email, and runs a blood centre with its own enquiry line.
Who qualifies: People in India seeking Red Cross services or information.
Phone: +91-11 23716441
Email: ircs@indianredcross.org
Address: 1 Red Cross Road, New Delhi 110001
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) India
Helps with: The UN migration agency, working in India since 2001. Its work covers labour migration, counter-trafficking, assisted voluntary return and reintegration, and support for migrants.
Who qualifies: Migrants and people affected by trafficking or labour migration issues. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +91 11 24100026
Email: iomnewdelhi@iom.int
Address: UNESCO House, Ground Floor, 1 San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
embassy
Diplomatic missions in India (Ministry of External Affairs)
Helps with: For a lost passport or serious trouble, contact your own country's embassy or high commission. The Ministry's homepage links to a Diplomatic Missions in India section under Foreign Relations.
Who qualifies: Citizens of each country, through their own country's embassy or high commission.
local government
Tourist Police Station, Agra
Helps with: Tourist police station for Agra, listed on the Uttar Pradesh tourism department site next to the foreigners registration office and district police numbers.
Who qualifies: Tourists visiting Agra who need police help.
Phone: 9454402764
local government
Emergency number 112 (police, ambulance and fire)
Helps with: Reaches the police, ambulance and fire services in India, with support in English, Hindi and other languages. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 112