Other attractions of Agra are Sikandra Fort, the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, who was the father of Empress Noor Jahan, Chini ka Rauza and Rambagh. Agra Fort was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and the city was first given prominence by Sikandar Lodi who made it his capital city in 1501. Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra Fort, Rambagh and Jama Masjid are good places for excursions in Agra.
Festivals and Fairs
Taj Mahotsav, Sheetla Fair, Urs, Bateshwar Fair and Kalish Fair are the prominent festivals in the city.
hospitals
The city has 03 good hospitals, viz. District Hospital, Lady Lyall Hospital and SN Hospital.
Agra residents usually speak Hindi, English and Urdu and the best months to visit the city are from October to March as the weather remains pleasant during these months.
How to get to Agra
Agra is well connected by air, road and rail. All major Indian airlines take daily connecting flights to Agra airport. Agra Cantonment Station is the main railway station in Agra. Luxury trains like Palace on Wheels, Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani Express and Taj Express arrive in Agra at regular intervals. Agra Fort and Idgah are the main bus terminals in Agra and the city is well connected by bus service to neighboring cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Varanasi and Mathura. Buses, taxis, auto rickshaw, Tonga and cycle rickshaw are common modes of tourist transport in Agra.
kitchens
Agra’s magnate kitchens are known for their rich use of delicious milk sauces and crushed nuts. You can also enjoy the delicious Nargisi kofta, creamy kormas and almond sauce.
Shopping
You can buy marble inlay work, precious and semi-precious stones, zari embroidery, rugs, brassware, jewelry, handicrafts, etc. in major Agra shopping malls like Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Raja ki Mandi, Munro Road and Taj Mahal Shopping Complex. Many state emporiums are also located in the Taj Mahal Shopping Arcade.