Agra, well-known as the town of Taj Mahal, is to be found in the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Agra is unquestionably India's maximum traveled place. The town is well associated by flights, trains and road transportation.

Reaching Taj Mahal by Air:

Indian Airlines carry out flights to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi 4 times in a week from the Kheria airbase, positioned approximately 7 km from the city of Agra. It is the sole domestic airport in the city, so the worldwide passengers have a take a stop at the Delhi International Airbase and than they can resume their journey by catching the flight to Agra. Kheria is accessible without difficulty by cabs and auto rickshaws at the predetermined rates by Agra tourism. The Indian Airlines has twin administrative centers, so you can reserve your travel document at the Kheria airport itself or at the Hotel Clarks Shiraz, placed at the Taj road.

Reaching Taj Mahal by Rail:

Train is the most excellent means to travel from Delhi, Varanasi, Jaipur and Haridwar. Agra has  six railway stations, other than Tundla junction, which is to be found at the distance of nearly one hour from the town. The city is well linked by exceptionally brilliant train services to Delhi such as The Shatabdi Express which takes barely two hours, Taj Express taking two and a half hours, Intercity Express nearly three hours. The most crowded railway station is the Agra Cantonment  that journey to Delhi, Gwalior and Jhansi.

The best and most relaxed train from Agra is the AC Shatabdi Express that departs from New Delhi at 6:15 am and arrives back from Agra at 8:30 pm at night. For Varanasi, the paramount choice is the train that leaves every night Marudhar Express, which leaves the Agra Fort Railway Station at 9:30 pm. The same train also goes for Jaipur, departing from Agra at 6:15 am. There are also additional trains for Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram.

Reaching Taj Mahal by Road :

The beautiful town Agra is easily reachable by road and the distance from Delhi is just about 204 kms. The roads being excellent the drive happens to be very smooth. Once in every hour regular bus service is available from Delhi Sarai Kale Khan Bus terminal for Agra. The chief bus stands in Agra are Agra Fort and Idgah bus centre. Many tourists prefer going by their own car or they can also hire the private cabs, coaches or even the personal buses and reach Agra in around 4 hours.

Reaching Taj Mahal ;

After reaching the city Agra local transportation is needed to reach Taj Mahal. You can without any trouble get auto-rickshaws, tongas, cycle-rickshaws, and cabs that will take you to your end.

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