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Area: |
62 sq km |
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Altitude: |
169 meters above sea level. |
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Rainfall: |
66 cm average yearly |
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Climate of Agra: |
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Summer:
Winter: |
21.0 C-45.0 C
4.2 C-32.0C |
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Population: |
1309000 according to 2005 Census.
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Best Time to Visit: |
August to April |
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Language: |
Urdu, English, Hindi |
Agra is situated the
bank of Yamuna river. It has an average elevation of 171
metres On the north it is bounded by Mathura, on the south by
Dhaulpur, on the east by Firozabad, on the south-east by
Fatehabad and on the west by Bharatpur. Agra is the third
biggest city in Uttar Pradesh.
Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the World
Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red
Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a dacadent city of
graveyards and stones, but it is a vibrant centre of Culture,
Art and Religious philosphies that have enriched mankind and
shaped humen thought over
centuries.
Agra Location
In the great plains of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region
of India. About 204 kms. from south of Delhi.
Climate
Agra's climate is tropical and prone to extremes, reaching as
high as 45ºC (113ºF) during the summer and as low as 4ºC
(40ºF) in the winter. The rainy season is between June and
September and the city receives annual rainfall of 660
millimeters (26 inches).
How to reach there
Air :
Agra Airport is 7 km from the city center and 3 km from Idgah
Bus Stand. All major airlines operate daily tourist shuttle
flights to Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and back. It only takes
40 minutes from Delhi to Agra.
Road :
Idgah Bus stand is the main bus stand in Agra, from where one
can catch buses for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-Sikri,
etc. Buses for Mathura also leave
from Agra Fort bus stand.
Rail :
Agra is connected throughout India by a well-organised
rail-network and specially to New Delhi, Varanasi and cities
of Rajasthan. The main railway station is the Agra Cantonment
Station. As Agra lies on the main railway line between Delhi
and Varanasi a number of trains pass through the city.
Shopping in
Agra
We all know Agra to be the most sought after tourist
destination in India, which boasts of the magnificent Taj
Mahal. But apart from its beautiful monuments, Agra is also
considered to be a great shopping experience. It is in fact a
shopper's paradise, especially for international tourists who
just don't tire of browsing through the numerous shops and
markets in Agra.
Agra is a great place to buy traditional artifacts and
handicrafts, which makes visitors flock these markets to carry
something home. One of the most popular items sold in the Agra
shops is the replica of the Taj Mahal. Anywhere you go in
Agra, these mini Taj Mahals occupy the place of pride in every
shop. In fact it is an item every visitor must include in his
shopping list.
The famous leather industry in Agra churns out some of the
most amazing leather products. So, if you want to replenish
your leather wardrobe, there is no better place than Agra. The
best places to shop in Agra include the Sadar Bazar, Kinaari
Bazaar and Munroe Road. The UP State Emporium Gangotri is also
a great place to buy some authentic souvenirs. Agra is also
known for some of its sweet delicacies especially the 'petha'
and the 'gazak'. Don't forget to try some of this delicious
stuff during your Agra tour.
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