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Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. A major tourist destination, Agra is best visited in the months of October, November, February and March.
LOCATION
State : Uttar Pradesh
Agra is located 204 km south of Delhi.
FACTS ABOUT AGRA
1. Agra finds mention in the epic Mahābhārata where it was called Agrevaṇa or 'the border of the forest'.
2. Agra is not only known for the exotic beauty of the Taj Mahal but attached to the city is the history of the Mughal era.
3. Agra city is famous for its structures built by Mughal kings during their reign.
4. The district is bounded by Mathura District on the North, Dhaulpur District of Rajasthan state on the South, Firozabad District on the East and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan state on the west.
5. The city of Agra, as it exists today, holds the memories of the past as well the modernity that has reached its borders.
6. Agra fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra.
7. Agra Fort located in Agra is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort is also known as 'Lal Qila', Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra.
8. The Agra Fort plays a key role in the Sherlock Holmes mystery, 'The Sign of the Four' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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| Attractions in Agra |
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- Hotel Amar
- Hotel Pushp Villa
- Amar Yatri Niwas
- Hotel Athithi
- Hotel Chanakya
- Hotel Chandra Pushp Palace
- Grand Hotel
- Hotel Metro
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Airways
Agra is connected by an Indian Airlines / Alliance Air's flight from Delhi (35 min, four times a week), which continues onward to Khajuraho and Varanasi. Kheria airport at Agra, is located 6 km from downtown Sadar Bazaar.
Railways
The airconditioned Shatabdi Express and Taj Express leaves New Delhi everyday, and takes just 2 hours to Agra Cantt. Railway Station. Both trains return to Delhi in the evening, making even a day excursion to Agra possible.
Roadways
Agra is only 200 km from Delhi. The national highway is a four-lane double carriageway for most of the way and the journey time from Delhi to Agra is around four hours.
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