Otherwise a typically Indian town, Agra is home to the breathtaking Taj Mahal, the superlative statement of love built to honour Mum Taj, the favorite wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Rooms for all budgets can be booked with HotelTravel.com.
Located in Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, Agra is among the country’s most culturally-rich destinations and certainly acknowledged as one of the most aesthetically stimulating cities in the world. A total of three UNESCO World Heritage sites are responsible for drawing thousands of annual visitors from both domestic and international origins; while a plethora of other attractions can take credit for keeping them there.
It’s probably fair to say that Agra is not the ideal place for a family holiday and that parents with especially young children will struggle to find ways to keep them occupied. The cinema is on hand at the Pacific Taj Mall but is really only an option if there are appropriate movies on the billing; otherwise parents looking to put a smile on their kids’ faces will have to rely on the activities of kids clubs or the offerings of Ronald McDonald.
Pongal: this nationwide festival is held with the intention of offering thanks for the harvest and covers a 4-day period, with the residents of Agra generally enjoying the most vibrant celebrations on the second day.
Sightseeing enthusiasts will truly be in their element on a holiday or short trip to Agra, with an abundance of worthy sights on hand. A sightseeing itinerary based on the major and most popular structures and locations can easily be spread across a number of days; while the numerous smaller monuments and less high-profile sites can be fit in somewhere between the big ones or visited as and when they are encountered on walking tours of the city. The Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of the city’s notable sights and invariably the first place on most visitor agendas, often followed by Baby Taj (Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb) and the Agra Fort.
Kheria Airport is the main facility serving Agra and is located just 5kms from the city centre. The airport offers domestic flights only, with the chief connection being with Delhi and provided by Indian Airlines and Air Deccan. The terminal at Agra-Kheria Airport is small and offers basic services and amenities only. Visitors can expect the flight from Delhi to take less than an hour.
Banks: 10:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday; 10:00 to 13:00, Saturday
Post offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Department stores and shops: 09:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday; some are open later and Sunday also
Museums: times vary according to the facility
Business offices: 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday
I would highly recommend this place for anyone. Pretty much everyone in their staff was very courteous. I had only one bitter experience. It took nearly 20 minutes for them to bring my luggage to ...
