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Uttar Pradesh

Agra

The Taj Mahal, a short drive from Braj

From Vrindavan
About 75 km
Time needed
Full day
Best time
October to March
Agra

Home of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, and easy to combine with a Mathura–Vrindavan trip.

Agra is about an hour and a half from Vrindavan by road, which makes it an easy day trip or the first stop on a Golden Triangle route.

Good to know

The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays. Sunrise visits are the calmest; carry minimal bags as large bags and many items are not permitted inside.

What to see

  1. 01

    Taj Mahal

    Closed on Fridays

  2. 02

    Agra Fort

    Mughal fort on the Yamuna

  3. 03

    Mehtab Bagh

    Garden facing the Taj across the river

  4. 04

    Itmad-ud-Daulah

    Delicate marble tomb, often called the Baby Taj

  5. 05

    Sikandra

    Tomb of Emperor Akbar

Local tips

  • The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
  • Start early from Vrindavan to reach the Taj at opening time
  • Combine with Mathura on the way back

Best time to visit: October to March

Tours that include Agra

Agra, Mathura & Vrindavan tour 2 days · 1 night

Agra, Mathura & Vrindavan

Taj Mahal · Agra Fort · Mathura · Vrindavan

Fare on requestQuoted by vehicle

Getting there

Good to know

Is the Taj Mahal open every day?

No. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays. Plan your Agra day for any other day of the week.

More places in Braj

  • Vrindavan

    Destination

    Vrindavan

    The forest of Tulsi, home to more than five thousand temples

  • Mathura

    Destination

    Mathura

    Birthplace of Krishna on the banks of the Yamuna

  • Barsana

    Destination

    Barsana

    Radha Rani’s village on the Bhanugarh hill

  • Nandgaon

    Destination

    Nandgaon

    Nanda Baba’s hill village, home of young Krishna

Talk to a local

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