IN · Uttar Pradesh · 27.18°N 78.02°E

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The Taj Mahal, red sandstone forts and marble craft beside the Yamuna.

Best time
February–March and October–November are the best months for sightseeing. May–June is extremely hot, the monsoon brings rain from July to September, and December–January fog can hide the Taj at dawn.
How long
2 days, 1 night
Getting there
Fly direct from KL to Delhi (about 5.5 hours). Fast trains from Delhi take about 2 hours, or it's about 4 hours by road on the expressway. India is 2.5 hours behind KL.
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IN · Uttar Pradeshagra27.18°N 78.02°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,The Taj Mahal, red sandstone forts and marble craft beside the Yamuna.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingAgraIN, Uttar Pradesh
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Taj Mahal, Agra, India, south face.

Photo: Yann (talk) · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal, but it's worth a night rather than a rushed day trip. The Mughal fort, riverside gardens and the 'Baby Taj' fill in the rest of the story.

Makan

  1. PethaTranslucent sweets made from ash gourd, Agra's best-known souvenir.Map ↗
  2. Bedai and jalebiSpicy fried bread with potato curry, then hot jalebi: the Agra breakfast.Map ↗
  3. Mughlai foodRich kebabs, biryani and curries in the style of the old court.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Taj MahalBest at sunrise, with soft light and fewer people. It's closed on Fridays.Map ↗
  2. Agra FortA red sandstone fortress where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking out at the Taj.Map ↗
  3. Itmad-ud-Daulah's tombThe 'Baby Taj', a small marble tomb covered in inlay work.Map ↗
  4. Mehtab BaghGardens across the river, with a quiet sunset view of the Taj.Map ↗
  5. Fatehpur SikriA deserted Mughal capital of red sandstone palaces, about an hour away.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Agra has a large Muslim community, and halal Mughlai food is easy to find, especially around the Jama Masjid in the old city.
  • Food, big bags and tripods aren't allowed inside the Taj, so leave them at the hotel.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.