Agra welcomes travellers from across the globe with its timeless architecture. The city is most popular for the Taj Mahal, a beautiful marble mausoleum counted among the (New) Seven Wonders of the World. Agra is part of the itineraries of most history and culture lovers who visit India for the first time. A rendezvous with the magnificent Taj Mahal tops the list of these visitors, however, there are some other timeless attractions including Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri appealing to a large number of history fanatics and architecture buffs from all around!
Apart from the sheer expanse of the Mughal art and culture on display at several monuments and forts, Agra also treats visitors with assorted lifestyles, shopping in the streets and malls, the sparkling nightlife and scrumptious food!
Climate and Best Time to VisitAgra is the place where weather keeps changing with every distinct season! The best time to visit the city is winters i.e. from October to March because of the pleasant weather. Summers in Agra are hot and dry; and sometimes the temperature reaches up to 45 degree Celsius. However, if you visit during summers, you will find lesser crowds and fairly good deals on hotels. Monsoon is also a good time to visit when the view of the monuments is spectacular and rare, but visitors might have to deal with the heavy showers!
CultureWhile the culture of India is renowned across the globe for its diversity, the cultural heritage of Agra is famous worldwide due to its captivating art and history. This majestic city is enriched with an amalgamation of religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity. Visitors will find reminiscence of the Mughal influence in the city's customs, traditions, lifestyle and food. Besides, a variety of colourful festivals including Taj Mahotsav and Raj Barat celebrated in this cultural city are attended by a large number of tourists from all over the world.
Eating OutThe food scene in Agra proves that there's much more to the city than historic monuments. It is considered to be one of the best street food serving spots in the country where foodies can savour an array of traditional Mughlai cuisines including kebabs, kormas and curries. The city is also famous for a sweet dish called “Petha†available in a wide variety of flavours. Besides Mughlai delicacies, you can try delicious chaat, spicy dalmoth, tikki, Kachori and cheela, served all over the streets of Agra.
Visa RequirementsBritish citizens will need to get a visa before travelling to India and visiting Agra. Tourists have to be sure that they have the right visa for their travel that is valid for the purpose and duration of their stay. Tourist visas cannot be extended while in India. Visit FCO's website for detailed and updated information.
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