📍 Destination Overview
Agra, on the banks of the Yamuna, was once the Mughal capital, famed for the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders. This white-marble mausoleum, built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz, symbolises eternal love. Nearby Agra Fort is a red-sandstone citadel, and Fatehpur Sikri a well-preserved abandoned capital. As part of the Golden Triangle, it is a highlight of India.
🕌 Region
India · Uttar Pradesh · Mughal ancient capital on the Yamuna
🕐 Travel Tips
2.5 hrs behind Beijing
💰 Currency & Language
Indian Rupee INR / Hindi & English
🕐 Travel Tips
1-2 days · Taj Mahal + Agra Fort
🔌 Plugs & Voltage
Type C / D / M · 230V · Different from China, bring adapter
📶 Connectivity
Buy a data SIM / eSIM on arrival · good city signal (ref)
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🌅 Cool Season: Oct–Mar
Cool weather — the Taj at its finest at dawn.
🌫️ Dec–Jan
Occasional fog can limit views.
Jan
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22°/8°
Best
Feb
🌤️
26°/11°
Best
Mar
☀️
32°/16°
Best
Apr
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38°/22°
May
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42°/27°
Jun
🔥
41°/29°
Jul
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35°/27°
Aug
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33°/26°
Sep
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34°/25°
Oct
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34°/19°
Best
Nov
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30°/12°
Best
Dec
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24°/8°
Best
🎯 Agra Experiences
Taj Mahal sunrise
Rose-colored glow in the morning light.
Agra Fort
A palace-citadel facing the Taj.
Mehtab Bagh
Another angle from across the river.
Marble inlay
The gemstone-inlay craft.
Fatehpur Sikri
The abandoned Mughal capital.
Agra is best in the cool season (Oct-Mar); at dawn the Taj Mahal glows rose-colored in the morning sun — most beautiful (the Taj is closed on Fridays). Apr-Jun is extremely hot, and Jun-Sep is the monsoon. Dec-Jan morning fog occasionally affects views. It is a core corner of the Golden Triangle.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
🚆By class (ref)
High-speed rail / Train
Delhi to Agra about 1.5-2 hrs
By class (ref)
🛺Starting fare by distance (ref)
Taxi / Tuk-tuk
Within city and between sights
Starting fare by distance (ref)
🚗Daily rate by itinerary (ref)
Chartered car
Self-drive charter for the Golden Triangle
Daily rate by itinerary (ref)
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Walking
Taj complex on foot
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Recommended Stay Areas
🕌 Taj Mahal East / South Gate (top pick)
Close to the Taj, convenient for sunrise
🏰 Around Agra Fort
Near the palace-citadel and city
🌊 Across the river
The side facing the Taj
🚉 Around the train station
Convenient for Delhi trips
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