Agra has always been the first favourite tourist destination in the nation. The most prominent reason is that it is the home to Taj Mahal, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. Besides, it is also the home to two other UNESCO World Heritage sites, besides Taj Mahal; these are the Agra Fort and the Fathepur Sikri. In addition to these all, there are further more tourist spots in the city, these include – Mehtab bagh, Prithvinath temple, Balkeshwar temple, Rawli Maharaj temple, Sikandra, Mankameshwar temple, Soami Bagh, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Mariam's Tomb, and the latest Adlabs multiplex.
Tourism is the main reason for people heading to the city. Besides, the major tourist attraction mentioned above, Agra tourism also include exploring the streets of the city, getting familiar with the locals, tasting the culinary dishes and Agra specials, and finally buying souvenirs. Simply put, Agra is a very beautiful city with vibrant and lively city life. And, worth a visit at least once.
Get In
The good thing about Agra is that it has excellent roads connecting it to the neighbouring cities, including the nation's capital and states in the nation. It is about 200 km southeast from New Delhi. There are number of frequent government-owned as well as travel agencies owned bus services from Delhi travelling to the city and vice verse. Ideally it takes 4-5 hours to cover the distance. Besides, trains are also the popular in-budget way to reach the city. There are several super-fast and express trains travelling to and from the city.
Finally the planes are the ideal transport mode for the luxury seekers. There are several popular air-carriers including Jet Konnect Airlines, Air India, and Alliance Air etc. offering flights serving the Agra's Kheria Airport.
Accommodation
Agra is short of visitors. It is among the cities of the nation that receives visitors and tourists in abundance. So, in order to handle this many visitors, the city has several fantastic state-of-art hotels and restaurants. However, the best accommodation to choose is the ones that are close to the attractions of the city. Following is a list of best hotels near Agra Fort.
Holiday Inn AGRA- aptly located just 2.66 km from the Taj Mahal and 3.93 km from Dayal Bagh, the hotel is one of the best 4 star hotel in the region. It is the perfect accommodation for the luxury seekers as the personalized services and ultra-modern amenities offered here are hard to find. It is ideal for both commerce travellers and leisure travellers. The nearest railway station is just 0.01 km and the nearest airport is 6.01 km from the hotel. Simply put the hotel is impressive inside-out. Every single room is spacious, well crafted with designer interiors and replete with state-of-art in-room amenities.Rooms here starts with Rs 2999.
Hotel Ajay International – residing within the range of 10 minutes drive from Taj Mahal and near Agra Fort, the hotel is one of the most popular budget hotels in the region. Offering the best amenities and personalized services for a reasonable price, the hotel is good for all types of travellers. It features a stylish rooftop restaurant serving India and Pan Asian delicacies, power backup, laundry, , doctor-on-call, housekeeping, internet access, and luggage storage. The well designed rooms equipped with all in-room amenities are divided into three categories, namely – Family, Single Bed, and Double Bed. The rooms start with just Rs 800.
Hotel Rajmahal – featuring all the modern amenities is the Hotel Rajmahal located within 5 minutes drive from Agra Fort and the world-famous Taj Mahal. Besides the hotel also enjoys the close proximity to city railway station and airport. All the rooms are thoughtfully designed and equipped with necessary in-room amenities. It is the best option for visitors looking for cheap hotel. The list of amenities offered here include – Dry Cleaning, 24 Hour Reception, CCTV, Parking, Security Guard, and Laundry Service etc.
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