General Information |
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| Area | 62 sq. km |
| Population | 11,11,086 (1991 census) |
| Altitude | 169 meters, above sea level |
| Best Season | October to March |
| Clothing | Summer : Light Cottons |
| Winter : Woolens | |
| Languages | Hindi, English & Urdu |
| Local Transport | Bus, Taxi, Tonga, Auto Rickshaw, Cycle rickshaw |
| STD Code | 0562 |
Location |
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| Agra city is located in the city of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of river Yamuna. | |
Famous for |
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| Agra city is famous for its structures built by Mughal kings during their reign. TAJ MAHAL, one of the greatest symbols of love is the prime feature of Agra. The mausoleum is visited by thousands of people from all over the world. Besides Taj Mahal there are a number of architectural marvels in the city. These marvels include Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Sikandra, Jama Masjid, Mariyam's Tomb and Chini-Ka-Roza. | |
Annual Fairs & Festivals |
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| February 18 to 27 | Taj Mahotsav (Annual) |
| Aug - Sept. | Sheetla Fair, Kalish Fair |
| November | Bateshwar Fair, Urs Festival |
Timings |
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| 6.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M. Note: Taj remains closed every Friday for tourists. |
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