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 :: Agra ::

 

Area : 82 sq. Kms.
Population : 1,118,800
Languages : Hindi and Urdu
Best time to Visit : Winters
STD Code : 0562

   
Location :

Agra is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region of India. It is a part of the great northern plains and is situated on the west bank of river the Yamuna. Agra is 204 km south of Delhi.The temperature difference between the summers and winters is very high. The monsoon although provides some respite from the heat but the rains leaves the city very dirty. 

Climate:
Summers are very hot and winters chilling cold. The climate of Agra is extreme and tropical. Summers are extremely hot and the maximum temperature can be as high as 4.5 degree Celsius in the day and 29.5 Degree Celsius at night, while winters are cold and foggy(Day- 24.1 degree Celsius night-8.2 Degree Celcius). Heavy rains and high humidity mark the monsoon season. It is better to plan your Agra trip between the months of March and October.

Site to Visit:
There are very few cities in the world that can match the history and heritage of Agra - the city of Taj Mahal. Located at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi, Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of India. Situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra is a part of the great Northern Indian plains and has a tropical climate. The city has hot and humid temperature that sometimes touch a high of 45 degree Celsius. Winters are cold and foggy but pleasant enough to warrant a visit from the tourists coming from all around the world.

Travel to the great historical city of Agra and understand why Taj Mahal is considered as the "Love of a Man Epitomized in Stone". Travel to Agra and discover the fact that Agra is not only Taj Mahal but much more. The architectural splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years. Travel to Agra and experience the the organized chaos that is India. India is best understood from the rampages of Agra Fort and nothing else.

How to Reach:
Agra is well connected by air from Delhi, Varanasi and Khajuraho. Agra is also well connected by railroad. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Agra is well connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

Major Hotels

  • Taj View
  • Mughal Sheraton
  • Agra Ashok
  • Amar Vilas
  • Clarks Shiraj
  • Jaypee Palace Hotel

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