GETTING THERE
By Air
Domestic aircarrier, Indian Airlines runs daily flights connecting Agra
to Delhi, Khajuraho and the holy city of Varanasi. Kheria Airport is
about 6 km from the Agra city centre and can be reached by taxis and
auto-rickshaws at fixed rates, Rs 75 for the former and Rs 50 for the
latter.
Indian Airlines has two offices:
1) Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Taj Road, Agra.
2) Kheria Airport.
By Rail
Agra is well connected by excellent train services to Delhi such as
the Shatabdi Express (2 hrs), Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express
(3 hrs).
Railway Stations:
Agra Cantt Rly Stn, Enquiry: 131, 133. Reservation: 364611
Raja-ki-Mundi Rly Stn, Contact: 354477
Agra Fort Rly Stn, enbquiry: 132, 135 Reservation: 364131
Tundla Rly Stn on Ferozabad Rd (for changing trains) 05611-22631
By Road
Express bus services (a/c and non-a/c) are available from Delhi, Jaipur,
Lucknow, Gwalior, and Jhansi. For those driving to Agra, the distances
are:
Mathura - 58 kms.
Bharatpur - 60 kms.
Gwalior - 118 kms
Delhi - 203 kms
Jaipur - 236 kms.
Khajuraho - 393 kms.
Taj Tours
Conducted sightseeing tours to all these places leave daily at 10.00
am from the Agra Cantt. Railway Station. Tickets are available at the
station or can be booked in advance at the Northern Railway Reservation
Office. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Mondays.
Local Transport
Most hotels conduct sightseeing tours. Auto-rickshaws, tongas, cycle-rickshaws,
and taxis are available, rates negotiable, depending on distance as
they have no meter. Inter-city buses also operate on a point-to-point
basis at fixed rates. Both A/C and non A/C Coaches and Tourist taxis
can be hired at Agra for local sightseeing. These can be obtained at
the following agencies:
Ashok Travel & Tours: Hotel Agra Ashok, The Mall,
UPSTC, Tourist Bungalow, Raja-ki-Mandi,
Mercury Travels: Hotel Clarks Shiraz, 54 Taj Road
Travel Corporatio(I) ltd., Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Taj
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