Agra trip planner: best time, cost and things to do

Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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Home of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The best time to visit Agra is October to March, and May to June is best avoided (extreme heat). Plan 1 day; on the ground you can expect about ₹900 to ₹6,200 per person per day.

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Agra at a glance

State
Uttar Pradesh
Best months
October to March
Best avoided
May to June (extreme heat)
Suggested stay
1 day
Nearest airport
AGR, about 7 km
Nearest railway station
Agra Cantt (AGC)
Good for
heritage, foodie
Ground cost per person per day
₹900 budget, ₹2,250 mid-range, ₹6,200 comfort

How much does a trip to Agra cost?

About ₹900 (budget), ₹2,250 (mid-range) or ₹6,200 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Agra.

What to eat in Agra

  • Petha
  • Bedai with jalebi
  • Mughlai curries

Top things to do in Agra

  • Taj Mahal at sunrise: The world's most famous tomb, pink at dawn. about 3 hours. entry about ₹50. Buy the ticket online; gates open 30 minutes before sunrise
  • Agra Fort: Where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking at the Taj. about 2 hours. entry about ₹50
  • Mehtab Bagh: The Taj from across the Yamuna at sunset. about 1 hour. entry about ₹25
  • Itimad-ud-Daulah: The 'Baby Taj', inlaid with semi-precious stones. about 1 hour. entry about ₹25
  • Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar's abandoned red sandstone capital. about 3 hours. entry about ₹50
  • Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra: Akbar's tomb with deer on the lawns. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹30
  • Kinari Bazaar: Petha and bedai for breakfast. about 1.5 hours. free entry

How to get to Agra

To reach Agra, the nearest airport is AGR, about 7 km away, and Agra Cantt (AGC) is the railway station. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 230 km, 3.5 hours).

Frequently asked questions about Agra

When is the best time to visit Agra?

The best months for Agra are October to March. May to June: extreme heat. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.

How much does a trip to Agra cost?

On the ground in Agra a budget trip costs about ₹900 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,250 and a comfortable one about ₹6,200, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Agra. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.

How many days do you need in Agra?

Plan at least 1 day in Agra. It works well as a short break.

What should you eat in Agra?

Try Petha, Bedai with jalebi, Mughlai curries.

How do you get to Agra?

To reach Agra, the nearest airport is AGR, about 7 km away, and Agra Cantt (AGC) is the railway station. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 230 km, 3.5 hours).

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