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Taj Ganj

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Area near Taj Mahal, budget hotels, restaurants

Sadar Bazaar

shopping

Main market, souvenirs, marble goods

Agra

Agra Travel Guide 2025: Complete Guide to the City of the Taj Mahal

Agra is where love became immortalized in marble. The Taj Mahal, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, draws millions of visitors annually. But Agra offers much more than its famous mausoleum — Agra Fort, the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Fatehpur Sikri, and the rich heritage of the Mughal Empire await exploration. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need for the perfect 2025 visit.

Welcome to Agra

Agra is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh with a population of approxi...

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Foreigners ₹1300 ($16), main mausoleum +₹200. Children under 15 free.

1-2 days enough. Can do as day trip from Delhi.

Gatimaan Express train 1.5h, Shatabdi 2h. Or taxi 3-4h.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Agra

Taj Mahal closed on Fridays

Buy tickets online in advance

Best time — sunrise or sunset

East Gate — shorter queue

Beware of pushy guides and rickshaws

Agree on price beforehand

Drink only bottled water

October-March — best season

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather5°
92%3 м/с
Todayweather20°4°
Tomorrowweather20°7°
Thuweather19°6°
Friweather22°6°
Satweather23°8°
Sunweather21°12°
Monweather23°11°
22°
9°Jan
26°
13°Feb
33°
19°Mar
40°
26°Apr
43°
31°May
43°
33°Jun
37°
30°Jul
35°
28°Aug
34°
26°Sep
34°
23°Oct
29°
18°Nov
24°
12°Dec

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Uber, Ola
Из Agra Cantt до Тадж-Махала $2-3
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IRCTC
Из Дели: Shatabdi 2ч, Gatimaan 1.5ч
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Uber, OlaИз Agra Cantt до Тадж-Махала $2-3
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—IRCTCИз Дели: Shatabdi 2ч, Gatimaan 1.5ч

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
251 ₹
~251 $
Restaurant dinner
1,253 ₹
~1,253 $

Street Food

Local dish
84 ₹
~84.0 $

Drinks

Coffee
125 ₹
~125 $
Beer in bar
251 ₹
~251 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
209 ₹
~209 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
25 ₹
~25.0 $
Weekly groceries
1,670 ₹
~1,670 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
501 ₹ / night
~501 $
Hostel private room
1,002 ₹ / night
~1,002 $
Hotel 2★
1,253 ₹ / night
~1,253 $
Hotel 3★
2,505 ₹ / night
~2,505 $
Hotel 4★
5,010 ₹ / night
~5,010 $
Hotel 5★
12,525 ₹ / night
~12,525 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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Cash essential for most attractions, street vendors, small shops, and local transport. Taj Mahal now accepts some digital payments at ticket offices (Visa/Mastercard, not Amex), but mausoleum entry and many attractions cash-only. Withdraw cash beforehand.

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Thomas Cook offers trusted exchange in Agra (centers + online booking). ExTravelMoney compares rates from RBI-authorized money changers. Use bank-attached ATMs only (ICICI, HDFC, SBI) - standalone risky for skimming. Avoid airport exchanges.

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0%

Not required, small tips for guides appreciated

Safety

Medium safety level

Follow standard precautions

Beware of pushy guides and rickshaws. Agree on price beforehand. Many scammers near Taj Mahal. Drink only bottled water.

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Taj Mahal
5°
Closed
INR1100
History

Taj Mahal

Agra

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2/5
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$400
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20
Mbps
3/5
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4Gaverage
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location.nomad.day_pass$5

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location.nomad.budget$300
location.nomad.comfortable$600
location.nomad.luxury$1500