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Agra
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(Uttar Pradesh)


Destination Taj

Think Taj Mahal! Think Agra! The monument of ever lasting love. The Taj Mahal undeniably takes center stage but there is a lot more to Agra. It is about the grandeur, the splendour and the legendary people who crafted Agra as it stands today. The relics of the bygone era when the Mughals ruled over this city.
Come join us as we take you on a date with the past. With luxury hotels, shopping malls and plazas, wide avenues and a superb choice of venues for recreation, business, sports, pleasure, education and the arts , the city aptly emanates shades of modernity along with historicity. In short, it is an architect's and historian's delight.
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At a Glance
Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra, one of the most powerful cities in the medieval world. Agra is a part of 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.
When to Visit:
Although Agra can be visited throughout the year, travelers are advised to avoid the extremely hot and rainy seasons. The best time to visit Agra is between October and March, when the sunshine is mild and the breeze is soothing. It is not only the weather that is welcoming, but several festivals coincide with this period.
Orientation & Getting Around:
There are Taxis, Tempos, Auto-rickshaws and Cycle- rickshaws to commute from one part of the city to another. Prepaid taxis and autos are available from the Railway station. A wide variety of self and chauffeur driven vehicles are available for hire at highly attractive rates at the airport premises. Prepaid transport is also available for excursions in and around the city limits. Bicycles can be hired on hourly basis from different parts of the city. To safeguard the Taj- diesel or petrol vehicle are not allowed to ply in the Taj area. There are Battery-Operated buses, horse-driven Tongas, rickshaws, and other pollution- free vehicles.
Dial in code(s):
City code:562
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