Places to Visit near Agra

Fatehpur Sikri

Jaipur

Fatehpur Sikri was once the capital of the great empire built by the Mughal emperor Akbar until the year 1585. They had to abandon the city because of its close proximity with the Rajputs, along with the lack of water. After this, Agra became the capital of all the Mughal activities and FatehpurSikri turned into a ghost town. This place was earlier known as Fatahabad derived from the Persian word, ‘Fataha’, which means victory.

Emperor Akbar had built the city with the intentions of honouring the Sufi saint, Salim Chishti. The complex of the palace surrounds the tomb of the saint. Some of the best and historic places to visit in this city are – Jama Masjid, Diwan-I-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Jodha bai Palace.

Best Time to Visit

It is said that between the months of October to March is the best time to visit the Fatehpur Sikri. The seasons are transitioning from autumn to winter at this period, leaving the weather pleasant with the heat slowly leaving the path for winter. The atmosphere at this time is the best for sightseeing and you can walk throughout the several bazaars in the Fatehpur Sikri without tiring yourself out too soon.

How to Reach

There are two roads that connect FatehpurSikri to the city of Agra. One of the roads is through Bikaner, the distance in this case is 36.2 kms and the time needed to travel is approximately 53 minutes. The other road goes via SH 39 and Fatehpur Sikri Road. This one is longer with the distance approximately being 47.7 kms and the time taken to travel this distance through here is roughly an hour and 25 minutes.

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Bharatpur

Jaipur

Bharatpur, apart from hosting the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Keoladeo National Park, also houses some of the other amazing places that traveller don’t want to miss. This place is also home to a miscellaneous range of flora and fauna and the beauty of this place attracts numerous tourists here.

Some of the places here which you might wanna visit while in Bharatpur are – Government Museum Bharatpur, Keoladeo National Park, Bankey Bihari Temple, Ganga Mandir, Dholpur Palace, Bharatpur Palace and Museum, Laxman Mandir, Deeg, Lohagarh Fort, andlast but not the least, the Band Baretha.

Best Time to Visit

Bharatpur is one such place to where you can plan a trip any time, according to your schedules. However, if you want to visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the best time to visit is in between August and November so that you can watch the residential birds. In the month of October, you might even be lucky enough to spot some migratory birds.

How to Reach

There are three roads that connect Bharatpur to Agra. The first one, that goes via Bikaner is roughly 56.2 kms long and takes approximately an hour and ten minutes. The net one, which is comparatively shorter is about 54.4 kms long and is also through Bikaner. This one however takes longer with approximately one and a half hours’ time. The last one is 64.3 kms long. It takes an hours and forty minutes and runs through the NH 19/NH 24 and the Bharatpur – Agra Road.

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Mathura

Jaipur

Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is one of the ancient cities of India. It is famous for the various Hindu Monasteries here and numerous temples and pilgrim spots. The city is immensely old and id also mentioned in one of the great Indian Epics, the Ramayana. The city was inhabited during the period of 6th century B.C. and is found to have been mentioned in various historical and mythological dynasties in India.

With the background of the cultural importance of the city, Mathura is the home to various religious and cultural tourist attractions. A few of them are – Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Dwarkadhish Temple, Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar, KansQila, Govardhan Hills and the Mathura Museum.

How to Reach

There are only two roadways leading to Mathura from Agra. One of them is through the NH 19/NH 44. It covers a distance of 57.8 kms and it takes approximately an hour and a half. The other one is a road covering a distance of 73.4 kms via Manpur - Sauj Rd/Taj Express Highway and it would take an hour and forty minutes approximately.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Mathura is in the months of October to March. The weather during this time is immensely pleasant. However, during the time of the festival of Holi is one of the best times to visit Mathura to get a glimpse of the special traditions and customs of the Barsana Village. On the day of Janmashtami, the celebrations in this city are some you wouldn’t want to miss.

Vrindavan

Jaipur

The place of Vrindvan is also another one of the historical locations of India located in the district of Mathura. It is believed that it is in this –place of Vrindavan that the Lord Krishna had spent most of his time. Some of the places in this place which are famous tourists sites are – Prem Mandir, Banke Bihari Mandir, ISKCON Vindavan, Radha Raman Temple, Katyayani, Sri Ranganathan Temple, Gopehswar Mahadev Temple, Shahji Temple, Nandgaon, Gokulnanda, Govind Devji Temple.

How to Reach Vrindavan from Agra

The shortest distance to reach Vrindavan from Agra is approximately 66.9 kms long. This road follows the NH 19/NH 44 and takes roughly an hour and forty five minutes to reach Vrindavan. The other path is 76 kms long and goes through Sauj Rd/Taj Express Highway. The time taken on this road is approximately two hours.

Best Time to Visit

Vrindavan is another one of the most religious locations in India. Many enthusiasts travel to this city throughout the year, except during the months of summers as this city is very hot during summers. Like most areas of this region, the best to time to visit Vrindavan is during the months of October to March.

This period is the ideal time to witness the beauty of the Yamuna River and to go sightseeing throughout the city. Apart from the months of winter, Monsoons are also one of the perfect periods to enjoy this place. The place looks amazing during the monsoons with the serene and calm surroundings and the pleasant weather.

Gwalior

Gwalior

Gwalior is mostly famous because of its rich cultural heritage and the stunning natural beauty of the city. This is also the place where one of the most colourful fairs of India is held, known as the Gwalior Trade Fair. Some of the places that you can visit for sightseeing in Gwalior are – Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, the State Archaeological Museum, Telika Mandir, Tomb of Tansen, Scindia Museum, Gwalior Zoo, Sun Temple, etc.

How to Reach

Gwalior is quite a long distance away from the city of Agra. There are three roads connecting these two cities. The first one is 120 kms long and connects the two cities through NH 44; it takes almost three hours to reach the destination through this road. The other one is via the MP SH 2. It is 152.9 kms long and it takes four and a half hours to reach Gwalior through this road from Agra. The third road is via the Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Road. This also covers a distance of 160.7 kms and takes neqarly four and a half hours.

Best Time to Visit

Keeping the weather in mind, the summers are not the best time to visit the city of Gwalior. It is believed that October to March is the best time to travel to this city because of the pleasant atmosphere here. If you do not mind a little bit of rain, you can also travel there during the months of monsoon.

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

The Jim Corbett National Park is one of the famous tourist’s spots in India. Not only Indians, but a lot of foreign travellers also visit this place. The park is home to numerous animals. There are a variety of animals present in this sanctuary, some of them being – Asiatic elephant, Royal Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Black Bear, Walking Deer, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Hog Deer, Indian Pitta, Pallas Fish Eagle, Golden Oriole, Yellow-throated Marten.

These are justa few of the animals found there. The park arranges several activities for the tourists to have the best time of their lives in the parl. There are elephant safaris, Canter safaris, and Jeep Safaris.

How to Reach

The distance between Agra and the Jim Corbett National Park is a lot. There are three ways to reach the Park from Agra. The first one covers a distance of 303.4 kms through the NH 509 and takes approximately seven hours and ten minutes. The second one is longer at 373.6 kms and takes approximately a little more than seven hours to reach the destination. The third and the final one cover an even longer distance at 395.3 kms and take nearly seven and a half hours to reach the Park.

Best Time to Visit

You can choose any time of the year to visit the Jim Corbett National Park. However, if you want to have the comfortable weather to enjoy your most, the best time, with respect to the temperature, to visit this park is between the months of November and February. It is during the winter season that all the zones in the Park are open and it becomes the easiest to spot the animals during this time.

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Sariska National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

Sariska National Park is another part of the good opportunities present in India to witness the animals in their natural habitat. It extends over a large area, that is around or maybe even more than 800 sq. metres. This park has been attracting tourists for a long time now and is home to many species of animals like sambhar, leopards, hyenas, jungle cats, chinkaras, deer, antelopes, chausinghas, wild boars, mongoose, nilgai, bison, and porcupine.

How to Reach Sariska National Park from Agra

Sariska National Park and Agra is directly connected only through roadways. There are no railways and airport in the Sariska National Park. You can read the Sariska National Park from Agra through the Bikaner – Agra Road and it is 176.3 kms long. The time taken to reach Sariska National Park through this road takes approximately three and a half hours.

Best Time to Visit

Sariska National Park is opened to the public throughout the year. The summers are tremendously hot and thus it is said that the best time to visit this park is during the months of winter season.

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Alwar

Alwar

The city of Alwar is beautifully surrounded by the Aravali Hills and has earned an unique recognition among the tourists because of the numerous major tourist spots that are present here, a few of such tourists spots in the city of Alwar are – Bhangarh Fort, Bala Quila Fort, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Kesroli, Siliserh Lake Palace, Sariska Palace, City Palace, Company Bagh et cetera.

How to Reach

There are three roads that connect the city of Agra to Alwar. On average, all these roads take at least four hours to reach Alwar. The first one is via the Bikaner - Agra Rd and Alwar - BharatpurRoad; it is approximately 166.7 kms long. The second one is through the Bikaner - Agra Road, RJ SH 45 and Alwar - Bharatpur Road and is approximately 166.9 kms long. The third and final one is via the Bikaner - Agra Road and the distance is roughly 195.4 kms.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the city of Alwar is during the months of winter that is during the months of October, November, December, January, February and March. The temperature during this season and period remains the most comfortable, especially for the sightseeing of the various important locations in Alwar.

Jaipur

Jaipur

Jaipur, also known as the Pink City is a major part of the India. It was the land of the Maharajas and the city that is filled with several palaces, forts and temples. These buildings have unique structures and are praised for their exclusive architectural magnificence and the interesting stories that are associated to them.

Some of the historical as well as architectural monuments present in the city of Jaipur are – Amber Fort and Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Birla Mandir, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, etc.

How to Reach

There is only one road that connects Agra to the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The two cities of the country are connected by the Bikaner – Agra Road. The road covers nearly 240.4 kms and takes approximately a little more than furs hours. Other than this, Jaipur and Agra are also connected aerially and through the railways.

Best Time to Visit

Jaipur is the capital of the largest Indian state, Rajasthan. The weather in this city can be classified into three distinct types – the warm and dry winters, the unbearably hot summers and springs and the intense but brief monsoons. It won’t come as a surprise that the best time to visit the city of Jaipur is during the winters, during the months of November to February. The temperature is the most comfortable during this time and is the best for sightseeing without getting tired too soon.

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Delhi

Jaipur

Delhi, being the national capital of India has more than a few destinations in the city that makes it one of the best tourists’ destinations in the whole of India. There are many historical monuments in this city that makes many historical enthusiasts visit this city. Delhi is said to be the historical heritage of India.

Some of those historical destinations are – Hauz Khas Village, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, Quutb Minar, India Gate, National Zoological Park, Chandni Chowk, Lotus Temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Connaught Place, Jama Masjid, Agrasen ki Baoli, ISKCON Temple, Lodhi Garden, Khan Market, Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Rajghat, Kuchesar, Rajpath, Pragati Maidan, etc.

How to Reach

There are numerous modes of transport through which Agra and Delhi are connected. By road, Agra and Delhi is connected by the Taj Express Highway. This road covers a distance of nearly 231.1 kms and the time taken to reach Delhi through this road from Agra is three hours and forty-five minutes. Other than this, Delhi and Agra is also connected by the several flights from their respective airports and the distance is 180 kms while through the railroads, there distance is 195 kms.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Delhi, the national capital of India is during the months of October and November as well as February and March. During this period, the weather is the most pleasant which makes going on sightseeing very comfortable as well as enjoying during this period.

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Neemrana Fort

Jaipur

Neemrana is another one of the historical towns in India and Rajasthan. The place is full of forts and palaces like the most places in Rajasthan. If you have a taste for magnificent palaces and mansions, this is the best place for you for vacation.

How to Reach Neemrana from Agra

There are three roads that connect the Neemrana Fort with Agra. One of the roads is 254.6 kms long and it takes roughly four and a half hours to reach the fort through this road. This road goes through the NH 19/NH 44. The other road goes through the Manpur - Sauj Rd/Taj Express Highway/Yamuna Express way and is 277.6 kms long. It takes nearly five hours through this road. The third one is via the Alwar – Bharatpur road and is 240.7 kms long. This road takes a little more than five hours to reach the destination.

Best Time to Visit

Even though winters are the most appropriate time to visit any place in Rajasthan, the Neemrana Fort is surrounded by a lot of greenery and can be visited throughout the year. However, to get the best possible temperature, the months of The time period between July to March is the best time to visit the Neemrana Fort.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is mostly recognized for its Royal Bengal tigers, and is a very popular place in India to witness the nature of these animals in their regular jungle habitat. Tigers can be very easily spotted here even in the daytime. The best times for sighting tiger at Ranthambore National Park are considered to be in months of November and May. The park's deciduous forests are distinguishing examples of the type of jungle found in the Central region of India.

How to Reach

There are three roads that lead directly to the Ranthambore National Park from the city of Agra. The first one of them is 270 kms long. This leads through the Bharatpur - Bayana - Hindaun - Gangapur Hwy and RJ SH 1 and takes a long six hours to reach the park. The other one covers s distance of 281.4 kms and goes through the NH 23 and the RJ SH 1. When travelling through this road, the time taken to reach the destination is approximately six hours. The final one that connects Agra to the Park is through the Bikaner – Agra Road and is 298.9 kms long. It takes a little more than six hours to reach the park through this road.

Best Time to Visit

The Ranthambore National Parks remains open to the tourists only during the months of October to June. Among these few months, the best time to visit this Park is during the months of October to December, in the winter season. The time within October to April is also the best time to visit the park if you want to see the tigers there. In the hot months of summers, the chances of spotting a tiger is extremely low.

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