| Agra
Agra is home to the
Taj Mahal, a world famous destination, visited by almost all
tourists, domestic and international.
How
to reach: Agra is connected
by air to Delhi, Varanasi and Khajuraho. Agra is also a major rail
junction on the broad gauge routes connecting the Southern, Eastern
and Western parts of India. Shatabdi Express (Delhi-Bhopal) and the
Taj Express (Delhi-Agra-Gwalior) provide excellent connections from
Delhi. Some road distances are: Delhi-204 kms, Jaipur-236 kms.
Where
to Stay: Welcomgroup Mughal
Sheraton, Clarks Shiraz, Agra Ashok, Taj View, Mansingh Palace,
Hotel Trident, Howard Part Plaza, Hotel Amar, Grand Hotel,
U.P.S.T.D.C. Taj Khema, Gulistan Tourist Complex etc.
What
to see: Taj Mahal,
Itmad-ud-daula's Tomb, Chini-ka-rauza, Ram Bagh and Agra Fort, Dayal
Bagh, Radhaswami Samadhi.
Excursions:
Fatehpur Sikri(37 kms), Sikandra (10 kms), Keoladeo Ghana Bird
Sanctuary at Bharatpur (54 kms).
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