Itineraries
Where to stay
Stay near the Taj for a shorter morning approach, or nearer the station when onward rail travel matters more.
The areas: Taj Ganj, Fatehabad Road, Sadar and Cantonment.
Where to stay in Agra: areas and adviceHotels in AgraPlaces to see
All things to do in IndiaTransportAgra Cantt railway station meeting landmarkThe main station is a mapped reference for a prearranged car arrival or departure in Agra.Entry: Prearranged car; fare ₹[price]
MuseumAgra FortRed-sandstone walls enclose public palace courtyards and halls overlooking the Yamuna and the distant Taj Mahal.Entry: Under 15s free; slightly cheaper on Fridays
MuseumAkbar's Tomb at SikandraA red-sandstone and marble tomb complex with an expansive garden on the western edge of Agra.Entry: Under 15s free; slightly cheaper on Fridays
MarketKinari BazaarOld Agra market lanes reward a slow walk among shops selling fabrics and everyday goods.Entry: Public market; purchases extra
NatureMehtab BaghA riverside garden across from the Taj Mahal, useful for a different view before sunset.Entry: Under 15s free
FoodSadar Bazaar food areaA market and food district where you can choose a seated lunch around the busy lanes.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodTaj Ganj dinner areaThe hotel district near the Taj offers dinner choices around its lanes and adjoining Fatehabad Road.Entry: Pay as you go; district pin, choose an open venue
MuseumTaj MahalThe white-marble mausoleum sits within a formal riverside garden, with separate ticket rules for interior access.Entry: Closed Friday; the main mausoleum needs an extra ticket
MuseumTomb of Itimad-ud-DaulahA smaller marble tomb beside the Yamuna, with intricate stone decoration and a surrounding garden.Entry: Under 15s free; slightly cheaper on Fridays