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About Agra
Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, the world's most celebrated monument to love, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the perfectly symmetrical white marble masterpiece changes color with the light - rosy at dawn, dazzling white at noon, and golden at sunset.
But Agra offers far more than just the Taj. The massive Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a city within a city featuring palaces, mosques, and audience halls. The exquisite Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the abandoned Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri (37km away) round out a trio of remarkable UNESCO sites.
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October-November and February-March offer the best combination of pleasant weather and clear skies for viewing the Taj Mahal. Summers (April-June) are extremely hot. The monsoon (July-September) makes the marble dangerously slippery but the gardens are lush.
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Top Highlights
Taj Mahal
The iconic white marble mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
LandmarkAgra Fort
A massive red sandstone Mughal fortress containing palaces, mosques, and the room where Shah Jahan was imprisoned with a view of the Taj.
LandmarkFatehpur Sikri
An abandoned Mughal capital 37km from Agra, a remarkably preserved ghost city built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
LandmarkMehtab Bagh
A garden across the Yamuna River offering the perfect sunset view of the Taj Mahal without crowds.
NatureMughlai Cuisine
Rich Mughal-style dishes including biryani, kebabs, and the famous Agra petha (sweet made from ash gourd).
FoodTravel Tips
- 1Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise for the best light and smallest crowds. Gates open 30 minutes before sunrise.
- 2The Taj is closed on Fridays. Plan your visit accordingly.
- 3Agra is on the Golden Triangle route: easily combined with Delhi (3hr by train) and Jaipur (5hr).
- 4Gatiman Express from Delhi is the fastest train (1hr40min). Book in advance.
- 5View the Taj at sunset from Mehtab Bagh across the river for free, crowd-free photo opportunities.
