Best Tourist Places in Agra

                                 Best Tourist Places in Agra | top tourist attractions in Agra



Taj Mahal 

Taj Mahal - one of the most famous monuments in India, Taj Mahal Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 for his Beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.it is a white marble mausoleum and named UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Taj Mahal - Crown of the Palace

Area                        17 hectares

Height                        240 ft

Built                        1632–1653

Built for                        Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu Begum)

Architect                Ustad Ahmad Lahauri

Architectural style Mughal architecture

Opening & Closing Time -  Sunrise to Sunset (Taj Mahal Remain Closed on Friday)

Time Required - Around 2 hours 


Taj Mahal Entry fee

Indians INR 50

Foreigners INR 1100

INR 200 for every tourist who like to see Mausoleum - additional

Tourist can book Taj Mahal entry ticket online through Taj mahal official website 

No entry fee for children below 15 years (both Indian & Foreigner)

* Are you planning to visit Agra, please find Taj Mahal Tour Packages

* Delhi Agra Day Tour By Car

* Delhi Agra Day Tour By Shatabdi Express Train

* Delhi Agra Day Tour By Gatimaan Express Train

* Early morning Taj Mahal Tour By Car | Taj mahal sunrise tour

* Overnight Agra Tour by Car

Most common questions about Taj mahal

Q -   Should we buy entry ticket of Taj Mahal online to avoid queues?

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Q - Is mobile phone is Allowed in Taj Mahal ?

Ans - Yes mobile phone is allowed, but other electronic devices not Allowed.


Q -  what is dress code in Taj mahal?

Ans - no official dress code at Taj mahal, But it is Good to keep in mind Indian culture.


Q - what is the best time to visit Taj mahal and India?

Ans -Best time to visit Taj mahal is sunrise and sunset, actually Taj mahal looks beautiful throughout the day.

Q - How to get night visit tickets for Taj Mahal?
Q - How to get Taj Mahal moonlight view tickets?

Ans - Taj Mahal is open in night on five nights in a month, on full moon night and two nights before               and two nights after the full moon.
         Please remember Taj mahal night view closed in Ramadan month and Friday Day and Night.
         Taj Mahal at Night have to be buy 24 hours in advance from the booking counter of the                           Archaeological Survey of India, 22 Mall Road, Agra(Contact no.0562-2227261/62

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Agra Fort 



 Agra fort - this beautiful fort built by third Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.and later other mughal emperor also built other palace in side the fort like Jahagir palace, Moti Masjid, Musanman Burj. this is the place, where Shah Jahan spent around eight years in prison and it is said that he died here in 22 January 1666.


Opening & Closing Time -  Sunrise to Sunset (everyday open)

Time Required - Around 1 hours 

Agra fort Entry fee


Indians INR 50

Foreigners INR 600

Tourist can book Agra fort entry ticket online through  official website 

No entry fee for children below 15 years (both Indian & Foreigner)
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Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb ( Baby Taj)


Itimad ud Daula - is also called Baby Taj.it built between 1622 and 1628 by jahagir wife Noor Jahan for his father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.


Opening & Closing Time -  Sunrise to Sunset (everyday open)

Time Required - Around 1 hours 

Agra fort Entry fee


Indians INR 30

Foreigners INR 300

Tourist can book Itimad-Ud-Daulah entry ticket online through  official website 

No entry fee for children below 15 years (both Indian & Foreigner)

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Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri - After Lunch drive to Fatehpur Sikri - which 40kms away from Agra. it is also known as the city of Ghost, it was built by Mughal emperor Akbar and old capital of mughals.

Opening & Closing Time -  Sunrise to Sunset (everyday open)

Time Required - Around 1 hours 

Fatehpur Sikri Entry fee


Indians INR 50

Foreigners INR 600

Tourist can book Fatehpur Sikri entry ticket online through  official website 

No entry fee for children below 15 years (both Indian & Foreigner)

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Mehtab Bagh 
Mehtab Bagh which is other side of The Taj Mahal. photography of Taj Mahal from here are amazing.The garden was built by Emperor Babur 1530.

Opening & Closing Time -  Sunrise to Sunset (everyday open)

Time Required - Around 1 hours 

Mehtab Bagh Entry fee


Indians INR 25

Foreigners INR 300

Tourist can book Mehtab Bagh entry ticket online through  official website 

No entry fee for children below 15 years (both Indian & Foreigner)

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Akbar's Mausoleum | Akbar's Tomb
Akbar's Mausoleum is the tomb of the Great Mughal emperor Akbar. It was built in 1605–1613 by his son Jahangir and is situated in Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.


Akbar's Tomb Entry fee


Indians INR 30

Foreigners INR 300

Tourist can book Akbar's Tomb entry ticket online through  official website 

No entry fee for children below 15 years (both Indian & Foreigner)
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Wildlife SOS - Elephant Conservation and Care Center in Mathura 
Agra Bear Rescue Facility in Agra
Mariam Tomb
Ram Bagh
Jama Masjid   ----------------- No Entry Fee
Agra Heritage City ----------  No Entry Fee
Dayal Bagh Agra ------------   No Entry Fee


More Information about any of tourist places, please check at Uttar Pradesh Tourism website

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Places to visit near to Agra

* Mathura - birthplace of lord krishna (60 km from Agra)
* Vrindavan - Lord Krishna Temples (75 km from Agra)
* National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary (103 km from Agra)
* Bharatpur bird sanctuary (60 km from Agra)

How to Reach Agra

By Road
Agra to Delhi distance 210 km 
Agra to Jaipur distance  240 km 
Agra to Aligarh distance 90 km
Agra to Gwalior distance 120 km
Agra to Kanpur distance  280km
Agra to Lucknow distance 335 km
Agra to Prayagraj (Allahbad) distance 525 km
Agra to Bareilly distance 220 km 
Agra to Moradabad distance 225 km
Agra to Jhansi distance 235 km

By Train - Agra is well connected with all major Indian Railway station
Railway Stations in Agra
Agra Cantt 
Agra Fort 
Raja ki mandi
Idgah Railway station



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