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Agra-The City of Taj
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Charbagh-The Taj Mahal
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Legends of the Taj Mahal
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Palace on Wheels
City Map of Agra
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How to reach the City of
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About Taj Mahal » How to Reach the City of Taj

How to Reach the City of Taj Mahal

How to Reach the City of Taj Welcome to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. Located about 204 km south of Delhi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the most favoured tourist destinations in India. Tourists planning to travel to Agra can reach the city of the Taj by Air, Rail and Road in comfort.

Agra by Air
Agra airport is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from Idgah bus stand. Major Indian airlines operate daily tourist shuttle flights to Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and back. It only takes 40 minutes from Delhi to Agra.

Agra by Road
Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus stand.

Agra by Rail
Agra is well connected by railroad. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Agra is well connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Trains like Palace on Wheel, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express are the best choices if you want to reach Agra from Delhi in luxury.

Local Transport in Agra
You can travel to different parts of Agra using different modes of transport like taxi, tempo, auto-rickshaw and cycle rickshaw from the Taj Mahal area. Prepaid taxis and autos from the railway station are available. Prepaid transport is also available for excursions in and around the city limits. Bicycles can be hired on hourly basis from different parts of the city. It is to be remembered that no diesel or petrol vehicle are allowed to ply in the Taj Mahal area. Battery-operated buses, horse-driven tongas, rickshaws and other pollution-free vehicles are allowed to conserve the beauty of this great monument.

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Taj Mahal | Agra - The City of the Taj | Taj Mahal Architecture | Charbagh - The Taj Garden | Legends of the Taj Mahal | Taj Mahaotsav - Taj Festival | Hindu symbols in Taj Mahal | Attractions near Taj Mahal | Palace on Wheels | City Map of Agra | Tourist Map of Agra | Shopping in Taj Mahal City | Hotels in Agra - the City of Taj Mahal | Location & Climate of Taj Mahal City | How to reach the City of Taj Mahal

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