Popularly and proudly known as the home to one of the seven wonders of the world, the ancient Indian city Agra is the pride of Uttar Pradesh. Situated on the banks of Yamuna river, Agra has achieved fame as the "Mughal Empire Capital" from the era of 1526 to 1658. Until today, the gorgeous Indian city remains one of the significant and most prominent tourist destinations. Loaded with many splendid and marvelous Mughal-Era architects, Agra holds three most notably "UNESCO World Heritage Sites," i.e., the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra Fort.
To your surprise, Agra was once the Indian capital, and today, the city is the most evident and topmost tourist destination. Taj Mahal receives around eight million people every year. Honestly, if we listen to every heart praising the heavenly beauty of the Taj Mahal, the level of praise Taj gets is well deserved. The next time you meet someone moaning that Agra is over-hyped and Taj is only stones and walls, don't listen to them. Agra is worth your visit.
So, plan your vacation as Agra is waiting for you. To give you insights, we are here with this Agra City Information Guide. Fasten your seatbelts as we are going to start:
If you wish to enjoy your Agra trip to the fullest, you must know the ideal time to visit this beautiful Indian city. And, there could be no time better than the colder days to embrace the Taj’s beauty and the Mughal Dynasty. So, you can plan your trip to Agra when the days are cold but with a tint of sun and dryness. In between October to March, you can call out your trip to Agra and begin the sightseeing with the best temperature.
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, is the nearest major airport for visitors who wish to enter Agra via air. From April 2021, Indigo will operate regular flights from Agra airport to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bhopal, and Bengaluru.
You can get to Agra with the help of buses as well because several buses run from different cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, etc., and connect to Agra.
If you have booked a hotel in Agra and plan to explore the city, you can easily book a taxi from your hotel. Agra also has government authorized taxi stand, and when you have booked a taxi, don’t forget to negotiate the fare.
You can visit Agra by car from your native location through these highways:
The total population in Agra as per census in 2001 was approximately 27 lakhs. The male-to-female ratio is 55:45. The portion of the urban population is relatively high in the city. Of the total population, around 11 lakhs make urban population (according to the survey in 2001).
Agra's weather is extreme and tropical. Summers in Agra are scorching. The maximum temperature can reach 45°C, while winters are cold and foggy. Heavy rains and high humidity mark the monsoons. Agra travel is feasible throughout the year, but one must avoid the extreme hot summers (April-June), and July to September marks the rainy season. The most suitable time to visit Agra is in the winters.
Industries in Agra | Small Industries in Agra | Handicraft Work in Agra |
Shoes Industries | Cotton and Textile Industry | Zari Zardozi Marvel |
Flooring Industries | Wooden Industry | Stone carving and Inlay work |
Pipes Manufacturing | Leather Goods Manufacturing | Carpets making |
Fans Manufacturing | Auto and Engine Parts | |
CI Casting Industries | Metal Product Manufacturers | |
Milk Products Manufacturing | Paper Products Manufacturing | |
Steel Rolling Industries | Stationery Product Manufacturing | |
Packing Industries | Electrical Goods |
Anand Engineering College ( AEC) , Agra | St. John's College (STJC), Agra | S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research (SSIMSMTR), Agra | Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Management ( HITM) , Agra |
Anand Engineering College ( AEC) , Agra | Ace College Of Engineering And Management ( ACE COLLEGE) , Agra | Dr. ZH Institute Of Technology & Management ( DZHITM) , Agra | Faculty Of Engineering And Technology ( FET) , Agra |
Neelam College Of Engineering & Technology ( NCET) , Agra | Agra College , Agra | CBS College Of Polytechnic ( CBSCP) , Agra | Government Leather Institute ( GLI) , Agra |
HERITAGE TECHNICAL COLLEGE ( HTC) , Agra | DEV TECHNICAL CAMPUS ( DTC) , Agra | BHAAVYA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ( BTI) , Agra | D.E.I. TECHNICAL COLLEGE (DEIT), Agra |
Dayalbagh Educational Institute Faculty Of Engineering, Agra ( DEI AGRA) , Agra | Anand College, Agra | K.P.Group Of Institutions , Agra | Raja Balwant Singh Group Of Colleges, Agra |
State Board Schools | Address |
Abhishek Public School | 7/70, Sunaro Wali Gali, Bagichi, Nabada Nagar, Tajganj, Agra |
Agra Modern School | 66/39, Chungi Khandari, Azad Naga , Agra |
Anand Public Inter College | Dolat Nagar, Jagner Road, Agra Cantt, Agra |
Aresha Purv Madhiymic School | Prathvinath Fatak, Shah Ganj, Agra |
B.D. Public School | Ghatia Azam Khan, Agra |
BDS Vidyalaya | Roshan Bagh, Dayal Bagh, Agra |
CF Andrews School | Balkeshwar Road, Agra |
Chitragupt Higher Secondary School | Tehsil Road, Shah Ganj, Agra |
Dr. Maria Public School | West Shivaji Nagar, Shah Ganj, Agra |
Dr. Roy School | Fatehabad Road, Taj Ganj, Agra |
Foundation Public School | A/189, Kamla Nagar, Agra |
CBSE Schools | Address |
D S Public School, Chamarola, Agra | Village Jamal Nagar Bhains, Agra |
Colonels Brightland Public School, Kalal Kheria, Agra | Village- Lakawli, Kalal Kheria, Agra |
Central Agra Public School, Firozabad Road, Agra | Shahdara Check Post, Firozabad Road, Agra |
C V International School, Ujrai, Agra | Near Yamuna Expressway Crossing, Ujrai, Agra |
Boston Public School, Lohamandi, Agra | Dehtora Rd, Bodla Road, Near Shekhar Residency, PaschimP uri, Agra |
Bhartiya Bal Vidya Mandir School, Tajganj, Agra | Miyan Nazir Rd, Paktola, Agra |
Army School, Agra Cantt | Shivaji Road, Agra Cantt |
ALL Saints School, Kahrai, Agra | Near T V Tower, 2, Agra |
Alaknanda Academic School, Saimari, Agra | Devri Rd, Saimari, Agra |
Delhi Public School, Agra | E1-2, Block F, Agra |
Kendriya Vidyalaya Air Force Station, Agra | Idgah Colony, Air Force Station, Agra |
1. Kinari Bazaar
Timings: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Closed on Tuesdays
2. Sadar Bazaar
Timings: 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed on Tuesdays
3. Subhash Bazaar
Timings: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Closed on Tuesdays
4. Subhash Emporium:
Location: Shahzadi Mandi
Timings: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
5. TDI Mall:
Location: Fatehabad Road
Timings: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
6. Raja Ki Mandi
Location: Professors Colony
Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Shopping Malls | Address | Timing | Highlights |
Ashok Cosmos Mall | Plot No. 3D, Fatehabad Rd, Phase 1, Agra | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Fashion brands, multiplexes, and food court |
TDI Mall | Plot No. 3D, Fatehabad Rd, Phase 1, Agra | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Amazing multiplexes, restaurants, and Mc Donald’s |
Church Road Mall | Church Rd, Rambagh, Ram Nagar, Civil Lines, Agra | 11:00 Am to 10:00 PM | Blend of leading fashionable brands and street shops |
Rajan Mall | 2/213 A, Civil Lines Opposite Nagar Nigam, Agra | 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM | One stop shop for everyone occasion and festivity |
Saket Mall | Kamla Nagar Rd, Saket Colony, Kamla Nagar, Agra | 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Topmost cafes, fashion brands, and restaurants |
Shanti Mall | Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Civil Lines, Agra | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Just the replica of Meena Bazar from Delhi |
Kalra’s Cottage Industry | Bansal Nagar, Agra | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM | Best place to buy hand woven carpets |
Black Bird Mall | G-16, Aparna Mall, Sindhi Bazar, Agra | 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Perfect place for buying cloth materials |
Tegson Sheela Mall | 67, Raja Balwant Singh Rd, Bhadawar House, Khandari, Agra | 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM | A combination of leading and famous shopping brands |
Hospitals | Address |
Rainbow Hospitals | NH-2, Near Guru Ka Tal Gurudwara , Agra |
Rashmi Medicare Centre | Kamla Nagar Kamla Nagar, Agra |
Dr. Kamlesh Tandon Multi Speciality Hospital | Laipat Kunj Bagh Farzana, Agra |
Care Well Hospital (Trans Yamuna) | Firozabad Road, Agra |
Heritage Hospital | Near Peoples Honda, Agra |
Vohra Hospital | Arjun Nagar Tiraha Agra Ho, Agra |
Welfare Hospital | Hig, Kalindi Vihar, Near Nari Niketan Ram Bagh, Agra |
Mahajan Hospital and Research Centre | Jaipur House Shah Ganj, Agra |
Pareek Hospital and Research Centre | Bagh Farzana Civil Line, Agra |
Pushpanjali Hospital & Research Centre | Pushpanjali Palace, Delhi Gate , Agra |
Shanti Manglick Hospital | Fatehabad Road, Near Mughal Hotel , Agra |
G G Medical Institute | 106/2 Sanjay Place, Agra |
Limt Hospital and Research Centre | 34, Lawyers Colony Ganesh Nagar, Agra |
Lotus Super Specialties Hospital | M G Road, Agra |
Ashopa Hospital Pvt Ltd | Gailana Road, Agra |
Navdeep Hospital and Research Centre | In Front of Holi Light School, Agra |
Sadbhabana Hospital | No-5, Hospital Road, Agra |
Parameters | Average cost |
Meal for two | Rs 750 |
Monthly pass cost (local transport) | Rs 725 |
Taxi fare (per km) | Rs 10 |
Car fuel per lit | Rs. 77 per liter |
Electricity bill | Rs. 2,600 |
Broadband | Rs. 927 |
Monthly school fee for primary (1 Year) | Rs. 110,000 |
1BHK rent | Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 14,000 |
1BHK cost | Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 90,000 |
Fruits (1KG) | Rs. 120 |
Vegetables (I KG) | Rs. 100 |
Parameters | For Bachelors | For CouplesFor Families | |
Accommodation | Rs. 5,500 – Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 11,000 – Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 27,000 |
Groceries | Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 3,500 | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 5,500 – Rs. 17,000 |
Transport | Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 2,700 | Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 1,900 – Rs. 6,000 |
Utilities | Rs. 1,500 – Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,200 – Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 4,000 |
Entertainment | Rs. 6,000 – Rs. 9,500 | Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 3,800 – Rs. 5,500 |
Shopping | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 4,000 – Rs. 7,000 | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 7,500 |
Kids Schooling | Nil | Nil | Rs. 4,000 – Rs. 12,000 |
Posh Areas in Agra | Affordable Areas in Agra | Best PG’s in Agra |
Sadar Bazar, Agra | New Agra Colony, Agra | Vibhav Nagar, Agra |
Shastri Puram, Agra | Madhu Nagar, Agra | Behind Hotel M House, Agra |
Fatehabad Road, Agra | Bodla, Agra | Tajganj, Agra |
Kamla nagar, Agra | Sanjay Place, Agra | Azad Nagar, Agra |
Shamshabad Road, Agra | Gwaliyar Road, Agra | Lohamandi, Agra |
Jaipur House, Agr | Sikandra, Agra | Khandari, Agra |
Khandari, Agra | Kalindi Vihar, Agra | Krishna Inderpras, Agra |
Prakash Nagar, Agra | Nikhil Paradise, Agra | Sikandra, Agra |
Bhawna Estate, Agra | Patholi, Agra | Aakashinn, Agra |
Paschimpuri, Agra | Harish Nagar, Agra | Khandari, Agra |
Lajpat Kunj, Agra | Dayal Bagh, Agra | Nirbhay Nagar, Agra |
Saket Colony, Agra | Bichpuri, Agra | Dayal Bagh, Agra |
Moti Katra, Agra | Arjun Nagar, Agra | Shastripuram, Agra |
Moving size | Price Range |
1BHK | Rs. 5,000 to Rs.11,000 |
2BHK | Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 22,000 |
3 BHK | Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 28,000 |
PG | Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 20,000 |
House Size | Local Shifting Cost | Intercity Shifting Cost |
1 BHK | Rs. 2,500 to Rs.7,000 | Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 |
2 BHK | Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 20,000 |
3 BHK | Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 25,000 |
4 BHK | Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 35,000 |
Monuments | INDIANS | NRI | SAARC | |||
Weekdays | Friday | Weekdays | Friday | Weekdays | Friday | |
Taj Mahal | Rs. 50 | Closed | Rs. 1100 | Closed | Rs.540 | Closed |
Agra Fort | Rs. 50 | Rs. 40 | Rs. 650 | Rs.600 | Rs.90 | Rs.40 |
Ram Bagh | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 300 | Rs.300 | Rs.25 | Rs.25 |
Mariyam's Tomb | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs.25 | Rs.25 |
Mehtab Bagh | Rs. 25 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 300 | Rs.300 | Rs.25 | Rs.25 |
Fatehpur Sikri | Rs. 50 | Rs. 40 | Rs. 610 | Rs.600 | Rs.50 | Rs.40 |
Itimad-Ud-Daulah | Rs. 30 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 310 | Rs.300 | Rs.30 | Rs.25 |
Akbar's Tomb | Rs. 30 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 310 | Rs.300 | Rs.30 | Rs.25 |
Monuments | Distance | Timing | Time Required for the tour |
Taj Mahal | 3 km from the city center | Open: 30 minutes before sunrise Close: 30 minutes after sunset Closed on Friday | 2 hours |
| 36 km from the city center | Sunrise to sunset | 2 ½ to 3 hours |
Agra Fort | 1 km from the city center | Sunrise to Sunset | 2 to 3 hours |
Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb | 3 km from the city center | 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM | 1 to 2 hours |
Mehtab Bagh | 3 km from the city center | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 1 to 2 hours |
Akbar's Tomb | 7 km from the city center | Sunrise to Sunset Closed on Fridays | 1 to 2 hours |
Jama Masjid Agra | 1 km from the city center | 7:00 AM to 12 Noon 1.30 PM to 6.30 PM | 1 to 2 hours |
Chini ka Rauza | 4 km from the city center | 24 hours | ½ to 1 ½ hours |
Dolphin Water Park | 15 km `from the city center | 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM | 2 to 3 hours |
Anguri Bagh | 1 km from the city center | Sunrise – Sunset | 1 to 2 hours |
Taj Museum | 3 km from the city center | 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Closed on Fridays | 1 to 2 hours |
Hari Parvat | Shri Panch Mukhi Mahadev Mandir | Mankameshwar Mandir | Sri Bihari Ji Maharaj Temple |
Badi Sheetla Mata Mandir | Bageswarnath Temple | Rameshwar Mahadev | Mandir Mahakal And Mahakali Temple |
shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman | Sai Baba Mandir | Prachin Hanuman Mandir | Devi Mandir |
Laxmi Narayan Temple | Maa Kali Devi Darbar | Kailash Temple | Shri Radha Krishna Temple |
Hotels | Address | Price Range | Number of Rooms |
Amar Vilas | Eastern Gate, Taj Mahal, Agra | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 70,000 | 102 |
Jaypee Palace | Fatehabad Raod, Agra | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 | 341 |
ITC Mughal | Fatehabad Raod, Agra | Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 | 233 |
Clarks Shiraz | Taj Road, Agra | Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 80,000 | 237 |
Taj Gateway | Fatehabad Raod, Agra | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000 | 100 |
Trident Hilton | Fatehabad Raod. Agra | Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 10,000 | 138 |
Radisson | East Gate Road, TajMahal, Agra | Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 | 142 |
Man Singh Palace | Fatehabad Raod, Agra | Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 12,000 | 97 |
Hotels | Address |
Ajay International | Daresi No. 1, Agra |
Anjuman | Byepass Road, Agra |
Amba In | Delhi Gate, Agra |
Anant Plaza | Dinesh Nagar, Fatehabad Road, Agra |
Agra Guest House | Radha Nagar, Sikandra, Agra |
Appolo | Fatehabad Road, Agra |
Atithi Van | Balkeshwar, Agra |
Aditiya Palace | Namner, Agra |
Adihiraj Palace | Awadpuri, Kargil Petrol Pump, Agra |
Ashoka Guest House | Baluganj, Agra |
Akbar & Restaurant | Field Marshal, Kariyappa Road, Agra |
Ambika Palace | Near Trident Hotel, Agra |
Ashiyana | Near Jama Masque, Agra |
Agra | M.M. Kariyappa Road, Agra |
Ashoka Bar | Delhi Gate, Agra |
Awadh | Sanjay Palace, Agra |
Alnoor The Fame | Fatehabad Road, Agra |
A Royal Star | PNT Colony, Agra |
A. Avenue | Kheria Moad Xing, Agra |
Aashiyana Palace | MIG Taj Nagri, Agra |
Agman Yatri Niwas | Delhi Gate, Agra |
Restaurant | Address | Cost for two | Cuisine |
Barbeque Nation | Civil Lines, Agra | Rs. 1400 approx | North Indian and Barbeque |
Gourmet Couch | ITC Mughal, Tajganj, Agra | Rs. 1,500 approx | Multi cuisine |
Oasis | Radisson Hotel, Agra | Rs. 2,500 approx | Multi cuisine |
The Salt Cafe Kitchen & Bar | Tajganj, Agra | Rs. 1,000 approx | Multi cuisine |
MoMo Café | Courtyard by Marriott Agra | Rs. 2,000 approx | Multi cuisine |
Taj Bano | ITC Mughal, Tajganj | Rs. 2,800 | Multi cuisine |
Wonder Terrace Bar & Kitchen | Radisson Hotel Agra | Rs. 1,500 | Multi cuisine |
Café G | Holiday Inn Agra Mg Road, Agra | Rs. 2,000 | Multi cuisine |
Taj Mahal Restaurant | Tajganj, Agra | Rs. 9,000 | Multi cuisine |
Lord of the Drinks | Tajganj, Agra | Rs. 1,200 | Multi cuisine |
Chhat- Over The Top | Hotel Maniram Palace, Agra | Rs. 8,00 | Multi cuisine |
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Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
Government Type | Municipal Corporation |
Metropolis Area | 121 sq km (47 sq mi) |
Metropolis Population | 1,585,704 |
Metro Population | 1,760,285 |
Rank | 23rd |
Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
Official Language | Hindi |
Additional Language | Urdu |
STD Code | 0562 |
Vehicle Registration | UP-80 |
Sex Ratio | 875/1000 |
Literacy | 73.11 |
Nearest Airport | Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport, Kheria Airport |
Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agra |