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Friday, December 3, 2010

Agra - All About Agra

About Agra: Agra city is one of the prime cities of Uttar Pradesh. More importantly, the city is rich with historical significance. Anyone traveling to India is most likely to look for The Taj Mahal. If this is true, truer the fact is aside from Taj Mahal, there are other historical places which are nevertheless important. 
The Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri are two other places to name. If you want to discover the real Mughal and Sultan India, you have to visit Agra. Taj Mahal you might have heard of, but the rest of it is equally impressive. Some quick facts, Agra is situated on the banks of River Yamuna and is the nineteenth most popular city of India. The place started to being inhabited approximately 5000 years ago as it has reference in the epic Mahabharata but reached its heights during Mughal era.






The climate of Agra: Agra has a semiarid type of weather. It is on the verge of a humid subtropical climate zone. The winters are gentle and the summers are hot and arid. During monsoons, the city gets a heavy downpour. The Agra city enjoys not-so-extreme a climate.

Civic Administration of Agra -Four districts named Mathura, Firozabad, Agra, and Mainpuri is under a Commissioner of the administrative section. The District Magistrate imposes law and order within the city of Agra. The City Magistrate and six sub-divisional magistrates of Etmadpur, Sadar, Kirawli, Bah, Kheragarh, and Fatehabad are under the district magistrate. The Agra city falls under the jurisdiction of Allahabad High Court.

How to ReachBy Airway
Agra Airport is 12.5 kilometers far from the City Center. The domestic airport takes pride in flights from/to most of the metros of India. The airport is in the southern part of the city and from there, it's easy to reach the city's prime joints.

By Railway
Agra is one of the most important dots on the map of Indian Railways. The Agra Cantonment station is the main station here. Other important railway stations are Agra Fort and Raja Ki Mandi. The best way to reach Agra from any corner of the country is via railway. The Agra city is connected to all the major metros of the city and regularly a host of trains to Agra and trains from Agra form a zigzag on the Map of India.

By Roadway
Agra is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Kolkata via roadways. The NH2 and NH11 are great positive catalysts in this aspect. Idgah Bus Stand is the major bus stand of Agra and it works as a corridor to the city. The motorable roads to the city of Agra will help you to drive on your own or take help from other public transportation to reach the city.



What to See in Agra: The list is really endless or incredibly big. Taj Mahal is indisputably the apex of Agra travel and tourism. But the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Swami Bagh Samadhi, you can not just explore the whole of Agra in a lifetime though the city is smaller than many other cities of India. Agra Attractions

Where to Stay in Agra: There is a host of good hotels in Agra city. These hotels blend well with the rich tradition and multi-ethnic atmosphere of the city. Hotels Taj View, Hotel Amar Villas, Hotel Trident Hilton, Hotels Clarks Shiraz are some of the best luxury and deluxe hotels in Agra. some of the good four-star hotels are Hotel Howard Park Plaza, Hotel Raj Mahal, etc. for more cut-short of your budget, opt for the three-star hotels of Agra that include hotels like Hotel Savoy, Hotel Sunrise, Hotel Ranji t, etc.


What to Eat in Agra: There are myriad options to whet your appetite in Agra. Agra street foods are extremely popular. You can also take pleasure in the multi-cuisine bistros. Mandarin is the best hub for Chinese fare. If you want to do justice with your taste buds with Indian dishes, dive in Sheesh Mahal or Navratna. Try international at McDonald's, Cafe Coffee Day, Pizza Hut, Dominos, and all the best brands outlets.

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