Agra
India · Uttar PradeshIN
Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 230 kilometres (140 mi) south-east of the national capital Delhi and 330 km west of the state capital Lucknow. It is also the part of Braj region. With a population of roughly 1.6 million, Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and twenty-third most populous city in India.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,585,705
- Coordinates
- 27.183, 78.017
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 171 m
Overview of Agra
Agra — a large metropolitan hub in Uttar Pradesh, India — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,585,705. And it shows in how much there is to see. Agra is strongest on culture, nature and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Agra
Culture in Agra
(15)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Cathedrals and Cemeteries. Counting everything, 15 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Agra.
Nature in Agra
(15)On the nature side, Agra offers Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. It is a direct read of Agra's activity profile. There are 15 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Agra
(8)Agra's sports entries include Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting and Skiing. It is a direct read of Agra's activity profile. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Agra
(6)Agra's wellness entries include Hammam, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Agra. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Agra
(5)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Theme Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Agra.
Nightlife in Agra
(4)Under nightlife, Agra is tagged with Clubs, Events, Festival and Nightlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Agra.
Water Sports in Agra
(4)Water Sports in Agra covers Diving, Paddleboarding, Scuba Diving and Water Sports. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Agra.
Family in Agra
(3)Under family, Agra is tagged with Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Agra.
Shopping in Agra
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Agra.
More to do in Agra
(1)The other activities shortlist for Agra: Fishing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Agra. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Agra
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Agra is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Agra that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Agra known for?
- Travellers associate Agra with culture, nature and sports. It sits in Uttar Pradesh, India and counts about 1,585,705 residents.
- What can you do in Agra?
- Agra is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Cathedrals and Cemeteries, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Agra?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Agra located?
- Agra belongs to Uttar Pradesh, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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