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.

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