How to reach Agra.
The Taj festival is celebrated at Agra. The site for the celebration is a specially built place called Shilpa Gram that means the Crafts Village in Hindi/Sanskrit. Agra is situated in the State of Uttar Pradesh Inida. This is the city of Taj Mahal, 5th wonder of the world. Agra is one of the most favored destinations among foreign tourists in India. Any tour to India is considered incomplete without a visit to the mausoleum of marble. Agra is accessible by Air, Road, Rail from all major cities of India.
Reaching Agra by Air
One can fly to Agra from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata the major International Airports. A flight from Delhi to Agra will take only 40 minutes. The airport at Agra is 7 kilometers away form City center. Airport is 3 kms away form Idgah bus stand.
Reaching Agra by Road
Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra. From here one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand. You may also book a Car form Delhi which will be a 4 hour drive and will cost you around $100.
Reaching Agra by Rail
You can book a train ticket to Agra form any major city on Indian Railway. Indian Railway offers General Sleeper berths as well as First/Second/Third class AC coaches.
Traveling in and around Agra.
Once in Agra you can select form a host of travel option to move around in the city, visit various place and do your shopping. Common modes of commuting include Cabs, Auto-Rickshaws, and Cycle –Rickshaws. You can even enjoy horse driven Rickshaws “Tonga” rides. Cycles can be hired at hourly rates too. It is to be remembered that no diesel or petrol vehicle are allowed to ply in the Taj Mahal area. Battery-operated buses, horse-driven Tongas, rickshaws and other pollution-free vehicles are allowed to conserve the beauty of this great monument.
