Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Agra needs no introduction. The timeless Taj Mahal makes it to almost every must-visit list, and deservedly so.

The white marble structure and the sprawling campus around it are simply magnificent.

And while the Taj will be the highlight of any visit to the city, there are quite a few other architectural delights the city offers visitors.

The Agra Fort is another majestic construction, bearing plenty of evidence of the regalia of Mughal times. Some other attractions include the Sikandra complex, Swami Bagh and Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb.

Getting there: Being the tourist hub that it is, Agra is well connected by air, road and rail. Agra Airport is about 120 km from the city.

Rail travellers can hop off at Agra Cantonment, Agra Fort or the smaller Raja ki Mandi stations.

By road, travellers can pick from three national highways depending on where they’re arriving from. National highways 2, 3 and 11 most prominently connect Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur respectively