Traveling in and around Agra

Tourists in Agra can take city buses to travel in and around the city. Auto rickshaw, pre-paid taxis and cycle rickshaw can also be hired to easily travel from one tourist location to another within the city. But near Taj Mahal, tourists can hire Tonga or Tanga as no polluting vehicles are permitted to travel near this tourist place.

Tourists visiting the city of Agra can take accommodation at the hotels of the city. Some of them are listed here.

5 Star Deluxe Hotels:

• Jaypee Palace
• Mughal Sheraton
• Taj View
• Trindent Hilton
• Agra Ashok

4 Star Hotels:

• Holiday Inn
• Howard Park Plaza International

3 Star Hotels:

• Hotel Deedar-E-Taj
• Hotel Amar
• Mansingh Palace
• Hotel Atithi

Agra is a paradise for shoppers. Tourists love to collect souvenirs and local handiworks from this Indian city. Replicas of Taj Mahal made with white marble is a popular souvenir sold in Agra. Decorative pieces made from rose wood and sandalwood are also found here. Fabrics with Zari embroidery work, carpets and durries are also highly on demand by the shoppers. Dalmoth and Petha are some of the delicacies of this region that are highly preferred by tourists. Sanjay Place, Sadar Bazar, Taj Complex and the city markets are ideal places for shopping in Agra.