Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world is among the popular tourist attraction in India. Bejeweled with 50 kilo gold, this token of love and attraction, holds the closest attention of millions of individual and as such, thronged by visitors, year round. Now, having a glimpse of this precious Mughal monument is at arm's length. We bring to you the various modes to reach Taj Mahal in Agra.

Reaching Taj Mahal By Air
The accessible route to reach Taj Mahal, is via Delhi International Airport to Kheria Airport in Agra. International flights like the Emirates, Swiss air, air Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Biman, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Ocean, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, air lines of the Japanese, Aeroflot, TWI and Air Canada connect New Delhi to all the major cities in the world.

Domestic flights from Air India, Air Deccan and Indigo Airlines operate to and from the Delhi to Agra, thereby providing a comfy journey to the visitors. Taj Mahal is located at a distance of 6km from the airport and taxis/cabs/auto-rickshaws, can be easily hired from any center of the town.

Indian Airlines has two offices :
-- Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Taj Road, Agra.
-- Kheria Airport.

Reaching Taj Mahal 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

Agra is developed with a number of Railway Station like the Agra Cantt, Raja Ki Mandi, Agra Fort Railway Station, Idgah Railway Station and railway tracks in Yamuna Bridge. Other Junctions are at Tundla(22km) and Muthura(50 km). The August Kranti Rajdhani Express or the Garib Rath, takes around 16 hours form Mathura junction to Agra, whereas, travelers from North-East can opt for the Tundla Junction, to board train and reach Agra.

The most convenient way to reach Agra, is to board train from Delhi Railway Station. Bhopal Shatabdi Express and the Taj Express connects Delhi and Agra, each day. Tourist can also enjoy the luxury hours in the Palace on Wheels, which halts at Agra while on a journey from Delhi to Rajasthan An interesting news, has been learnt of that, Railways, now, are using the FM station, effectively to help aware travelers, of some useful travel tips and wishing them a happy journey, ahead.

Reaching Taj Mahal By Road
Roadways to Agra has good network of transportation. Travelers can catch luxury buses from Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and Mathura to reach Agra. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also handles regular buses plying over the place of Taj Mahal.

Noida-to-Agra Yamuna Expressway
Observing the popularity of Agra, an eight-lane Yamuna Expressway(Taj Expressway) is soon to get activate from Greater Noida(Uttar Pradesh) to Agra. The project is about to be completed in 2010 and is being executed by Jaypee Group.

Agra from Major Indian Cities
-- Mathura - 58 kms.
-- Bharatpur - 60 kms.
-- Gwalior - 118 kms.
-- Delhi - 203 kms.
-- Jaipur - 236 kms.
-- Khajuraho - 393 kms.

Taj Mahal 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 around Taj Mahal
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.