Overview:
» Agra Fort occupies a significant place on the map of
Agra.
The foundation of this majestic citadel was laid by Emperor Akbar , the
fort is surrounded by a 70-foot high wall. The fort comprises of several
buildings inside. The wall has 2 gates, the Delhi Gate and the Amar Singh
Gateof which only the Amar Singh gate is now open to the public. The
original and grandest entrance was through the Delhi Gate, which leads to
the inner portal called the Hathi Pol or Elephant Gate.
Key Attractions of Agra Fort:
Other Attractions :
The Agra Fort houses the Royal Pavilions, which were designed to catch
the cool breeze across the river. Other attractions comprise of the
Macchi Bhawan or the Fish Palace, the Hammam-i-Shahi or the Royal Bath,
the Nagina Masjid or the Gem Mosque, and the Zenana Meena Bazaar, where
the ladies of the court would browse through goods like silk, jewellery
and brocade.
Plan Your Trip:
It will take one full day or maximum two days for you to visit the Agra
Fort and the surrounding places.
Climate of Agra:
The climate of Agra is extreme and tropical. Summers are extremely hot
and the maximum temperature can be as high as 45 degree Celsius, while
winters are cold and foggy. Heavy rains and high humidity mark the
monsoon season.
Agra can be visited throughout the year, but one must avoid the extreme
hot summers (April-June) and rainy season (July-Sept). The most suitable
time to visit Agra is in winters.
Reaching agra:
» Agra by Air: Agra airport is 7 km from the city center
and 3 km from Idgah bus stand. Major Indian airlines operate daily
tourist shuttle flights to Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and back. It only
takes 40 minutes from Delhi to Agra.
» Agra by Road: Idgah bus stand is the main bus stand of
Agra, from where one can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura,
Fatehpur-Sikri, etc. Buses for Mathura also leave from Agra Fort bus
stand.
» Agra by Rail : Agra is well connected by railroad. The
main railway station is the Agra Cantonment station. Agra is well
connected by rail to Delhi, Varanasi and cities of Rajasthan. Trains
like Palace on Wheel, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express are the best
choices if you want to reach Agra from Delhi in luxury.
