Agra

Agra
Agra is an ancient city, mentioned in the Mahabharata and came into the limelight during the reign of the Mughals. It is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The Taj is a monument of such incredible elegance that it is considered synonymous with beauty itself.

Fact & Figures

Area : 62 Sq. Km.
Altitude : 169 Metres
Temperature : Summer: 45.0- 21.9 C
Winter: 31.7- 04.2 C
Rainfall : 66 cm. (June to Sept)
Best Season :
Oct to March
STD Code :
0562.
Tourist Information Centres:


Indiatourism, 191, The Mall, Agra,
Tel: 2226378
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Telefax: 2226368.

U.P. Government Tourist Bureau, 64, Taj Ganj, Agra,
Tel: 2226431.

U.P. Govt. Tourist Reception Counter, Agra Cantt. Railway Station,
Tel: 2421204;

India Tourism Delhi,88,Janpath,New Delhi.Tel: 2332005/8 ;
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website: www.incredibleindia.org ;

Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Chanderlok bldg;36,Janpath,NewDelhi.
Tel:23711296/23322251,
website: www.up-tourism.com

CONDUCTED TOURS



The following daily tours by AC buses start from Agra Cantt. Railway Station and terminate at Agra Cantt Railway Station/Hotel Taj Khema, Near Eastern Gate of Taj Mahal.

Places Covered, Timings& Fare:


Taj Mahal, Fatehpur- 1000 to Rs. 400/- (Indians) includes guide
Sikri, Agra Fort 1830 hrs. Rs.1700/- (Foreigners) entrance fee
Resvn:
UPTOURS, Hotel Taj Khema, Eastern Gate, Taj Mahal, Tel: 2330140, Fax: 2230001.