Agra.
The Taj Mahal, and Mughal forts around it.
- Best time to go
- October to March
- Ideal trip length
- 1–2 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Agra
Usually one or two days, often as part of the Delhi–Agra–Jaipur 'Golden Triangle'. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays.
- Families
- Couples
Taj Mahal
Go at sunrise for softer light and smaller crowds (closed Fridays).
Agra Fort
The red sandstone Mughal fort on the Yamuna.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's abandoned capital, about 40 km away.
Mehtab Bagh
Garden across the river with sunset views of the Taj.
When to go
Best: October to March
- January — good
- February — good
- March — good
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — good
- November — good
- December — good
Getting there
Yamuna Expressway from Delhi is about 3.5 hours; the Gatimaan Express train takes under 2.
Planner's notes
- The Taj is closed on Fridays.
- Sunrise entry beats the crowds and the heat.
- Add Fatehpur Sikri for a full day.
A shape for 1–2 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Agra, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
