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The city of Agra is in the north of India in the state of Uttar Pradesh and on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra is an ancient city which is best known for its beautiful architecture including the world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

International flights to Agra from the UK are served Agra’s Kheria Airport (airport code: AGR). Travelling to Agra from the UK can be done with indirect flights available through numerous major world airlines. Indirect flights to Agra from the UK with one stop are provided by airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways and Jet Airways via Delhi. Emirates, Thai Airways International, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, BMI, Cathay Pacific Airways, Austrian, and Aeroflot are among the airlines that provide travellers two stop flights to Agra from the UK.

The Tourist Attractions of Agra

Thought to have been founded in the year 1504 by Sultan Sikandar Lodi, Agra was first known as Akbarabad. In the 1600’s the city became the capital of the Mughal Empire for a period and thought the capital was later moved the city remained important for the Mughals and saw much development; the most famous of which was the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal

India’s most famous monument , and one of the most famous in the world is the Taj Mahal. It was built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife and so it is essentially a tomb. Shah Jahan himself is now also buried inside the Taj Mahal next to his wife.

Note that the Taj Mahal is open every day except Friday and opens as early as 6am. If you are able to come early you’ll have a far more pleasurable experience seeing the building and grounds before all the crowds arrive.

Agra Fort

If you’re coming to Agra to see the Taj Mahal then you must also take time to visit the Agra Fort. Similar to the famous Red Fort in Delhi, Agra Fort is actually in far better condition than the Red Fort. Agra Fort was built by the young king, Emperor Akbar, between 1565 and 1571 as a display of his power.

Unlike many forts of the world which are for defence purposes only, Agra Fort is beautifully designed featuring intricate carvings on the red sandstone walls. Like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and if you think the outside looks impressive you’re in for a treat when you see the inside! The fort is across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, though if you’re visiting on a clear day you should see the Taj Mahal from Agra Fort.

Fatehpur Sikri

The last of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra is Fatehpur Sikri, actually situated about 22 miles from Agra itself. This also is an impressive fort built in the 16th century but abandoned after only ten years. Amongst the buildings to see here is one of the largest mosques in India.

Other Attractions In or Near Agra

There are several other sites to see in or near Agra. These include numerous tombs, such as Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra, plus numerous temples too.

When Should You Visit Agra?

Agra has a humid continental climate which gives the city long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The hottest months of the year are May and June when average daytime highs push up to 4C and 40C respectively. During the monsoon season the temperature does drop a little, but this time of year should really be avoided. The best times to visit Agra are October and November, and February and March, when temperatures are more comfortable and there is very little rainfall.