A PLACE IN THE PLAN
Taj Mahal
An early view of the marble mausoleum before continuing into the rest of Agra.
See where it fits →INDIA / AGRA
Agra Itinerary: 2 days
Arrive in the evening. Give the Taj Mahal the early morning. Leave the rest of the day for the city beyond it.
An Agra itinerary with one hotel night, an early Taj Mahal visit, Agra Fort and optional Itimad-ud-Daulah or Mehtab Bagh stops before returning to Delhi.
A trip from Alisha & MattPlanned with couples in mind.
An early first view.
YOUR TIME2 days · 1 night
THE FOCUSTaj Mahal · Agra Fort · riverbank views
THE BASESCourtyard by Marriott Agra
THE PACEArrival + exploring + departure
THE EXPERIENCES TO BUILD A TRIP AROUND
Give these places their time
Give the Taj Mahal its own morning, with the train journeys on either side.
A PLACE IN THE PLAN
Agra Fort
Courtyards and fortified grounds give the city a second main visit after the Taj.
See where it fits →GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
An early first view.
A day beyond the photograph.
The Taj Mahal deserves an early start and more than a photograph. Stay the night, give the monument your morning, then turn to Agra Fort. Let the train home decide how many smaller stops belong in the afternoon.
The first day is the arrival evening from Delhi; the second is the main sightseeing day and onward journey. Match the return train to any Delhi Airport flight with a substantial transfer margin, or add a Delhi night.
See how the route fits together ↘
COME ALONG WITH US
The Taj Mahal at sunrise
Our trip footage is a look at the experience at the time. Use the guide for current planning advice.
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Get your bearings before setting out.
The first day is the arrival evening from Delhi; the second is the main sightseeing day and onward journey. Match the return train to any Delhi Airport flight with a substantial transfer margin, or add a Delhi night.
ROUTE DIAGRAM · NOT TO SCALEAgra CanttArrival by rail
Courtyard AgraOne-night base
Taj Mahal + city sightsMain exploring day
DelhiReturn rail + separate airport transfer
2 DAYS · 1 NIGHT · YOUR OWN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PLAN
ON THE MAP
Your stops, on the map.
See where the stops sit, then open one for the day plan. Use the numbers to follow the guide; choose your walking route on a street map.
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Your Agra route and overnight stays
| Day | Route or focus | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DELHI → AGRA CANTT → HOTEL | Courtyard by Marriott Agra. |
| 2 | TAJ MAHAL · AGRA FORT · ONWARD TRAIN | Onward travel, or an additional Delhi night. |
THE PLAN
Your Agra itinerary, day by day
Open a day for the stops and practical advice. Let the plan help you decide where to linger.
2 days · 1 nightA ROUTE TO MAKE YOUR OWN
AGRA · THE ROUTE
DAY1Arrive and get ready for an early start.
DELHI → AGRA CANTT → HOTELArrival and settling in · use the time your journey leaves
Keep the evening for the station pickup, hotel and dinner.
- Train from DelhiUse the service and station shown on your actual ticket. Include travel to the Delhi station in the plan.
- An arranged Agra pickupConfirm the driver, meeting point and hotel transfer in advance.
- Courtyard by Marriott AgraCheck in for one night. Anise at the hotel, Pinch of Spice and Pind Balluchi were dinner ideas to verify for your visit.
- Confirm tomorrow’s entry and routeAgree pickup, ticket arrangements and the sightseeing order with your guide.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Courtyard by Marriott Agra.
DAY2The Taj Mahal first. Then Agra.
TAJ MAHAL · AGRA FORT · ONWARD TRAINChoose the main outing · keep alternatives separate
Plan the early visit around official opening and keep the return journey in view.
- Taj Mahal in the early morningCheck the official ticket and gate instructions. General sightseeing is closed on Fridays, so choose your visit day accordingly.
- Breakfast and checkoutReturn to the hotel if that suits the route, then arrange luggage storage before continuing.
- Agra FortMake this the next main visit, allowing time for the grounds and your guide’s route.
- Choose the remaining stopsItimad-ud-Daulah, also called the Baby Taj, and Mehtab Bagh are the other ideas. Choose one or both only when the sightseeing pace and railway departure allow it.
- Lunch, bags and Agra CanttKeep shopping optional. Retrieve luggage and leave for the station in good time.
- Return to Delhi and continueA Delhi railway station is not the airport. Budget the complete train-to-terminal transfer; add a Delhi night when the connection is uncertain.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Onward travel, or an additional Delhi night.
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
Things to See in Agra
Get to know the main sights before putting them into your day. Open a card for the visit details and its place in the route.
TAJ MAHAL · AGRA FORT · ONWARD TRAIN
Taj Mahal
An early view of the marble mausoleum before continuing into the rest of Agra.
Plan your visit
TAJ MAHAL · AGRA FORT · ONWARD TRAIN
Agra Fort
Courtyards and fortified grounds give the city a second main visit after the Taj.
Plan your visit
MAKE ROOM FOR THISAn early first view.
An early first view.
A day beyond the photograph.
One Agra night makes room for the Taj Mahal early in the day. The fort and riverbank stops follow according to time, rather than becoming a race to the train.
A GOOD PLACE TO LAND
Find a base
that suits your days.
Start with where you want to spend the evening, then consider the next morning’s journey.
A BASE TO EXPLORE.
AGRA · ONE NIGHT
Courtyard by Marriott Agra
The arrival-night base before the early Taj Mahal visit.
Find it on the mapThese stays give the route its overnight stops. Before booking, ask about the things that will shape your day: breakfast, arrival time and transfers. Check what your chosen room rate includes.
A little preparation makes a better day.
Use the links below for current visitor information, then check the details with the people arranging your visit.
KNOW THE PACE BEFORE YOU GO
Make the day fit the visit
Give the Taj Mahal its own morning, with the train journeys on either side.
GETTING THERE & AROUND
Count the whole journey
Match the Delhi train, Agra pickup, hotel bag storage and return station transfer before adding sightseeing.
WALKING & CHOICES
Choose the version you will enjoy
The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort each involve time on foot. Keep the smaller monuments optional when the return train determines your afternoon.
BEFORE YOU SET THE DATES
What to arrange first
Choose the Taj visit day first, then the train and guide. Keep the Delhi station-to-airport journey separate from the Agra rail leg.
THE MAIN DECISION
Start with the parts that set the day
Match the Delhi train, Agra pickup, hotel bag storage and return station transfer before adding sightseeing.
YOUR OWN BOOKINGS
Match the details to your visit
Use the linked visitor information for the sites and journeys you choose. Check arrival instructions, entry and any guide or transfer against your actual booking. Meals and optional outings depend on what you arrange.
PICK YOUR SEASON
Agra, month by month.
Compare average daytime highs and overnight lows to help choose a season and pack for the trip.
Agra
Reference station: Agra · 168 m elevation
Average daily highAverage daily low°F
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Warmest average daysMay
Coolest average nightsJanuary
Plan for the actual outingUse these averages to compare seasons, then check a forecast before packing. They do not show rainfall or guarantee the weather for your dates.
1991–2020 station normals reported to the WMO, via NOAA. High-temperature data ↗ · Low-temperature data ↗ Coastal, city and mountain conditions can differ. These are averages, not a forecast or record extremes.
View the monthly figures
| Month | °F | °C |
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| January | 72° / 45° | 22.2° / 7.4° |
| February | 79° / 51° | 26.2° / 10.4° |
| March | 90° / 58° | 32.1° / 14.2° |
| April | 101° / 68° | 38.4° / 20° |
| May | 107° / 76° | 41.9° / 24.4° |
| June | 106° / 78° | 41.1° / 25.5° |
| July | 97° / 76° | 36° / 24.7° |
| August | 92° / 75° | 33.1° / 23.9° |
| September | 94° / 74° | 34.2° / 23.5° |
| October | 94° / 66° | 34.7° / 18.7° |
| November | 85° / 56° | 29.2° / 13.2° |
| December | 75° / 47° | 23.7° / 8.1° |
A NOTE FROM ALISHA & MATT
Choose the visit
that suits you.
Book the visits that determine the day, then give the gaps a purpose: lunch, the journey and a chance to sit down.
Alisha & MattCheck the weekday before booking.
The Taj Mahal is closed for general viewing on Fridays. Put the hotel and railway bookings around a suitable visiting day.
Choose the full ticket you need.
Use official visitor information for the current categories and mausoleum entry. Check the current ticket options before purchasing.
Keep the Delhi flight separate.
Do not rely on the old station-to-airport timing. Allow for traffic, baggage and the airline’s reporting deadline.
BEFORE YOU GOA few questions
A few questions
before you go.
Does two days mean two full sightseeing days?
No. It means an arrival evening, one hotel night and a main exploring day before departure.
Can all four Agra sights fit?
They were the choices in the trip. Keep the Taj Mahal and fort as the anchors, then choose the remaining stops around your train and pace.
Can I combine this with the other guides?
Yes. Join the guides at the travel days, then count the hotel nights. One guide’s departure can be the next guide’s arrival, so adding all the day counts would give you time you do not actually have. Match the connections before booking.
How do we keep a copy?
Use “Save this trip” to bookmark the guide in this browser. For a copy to take along, choose “Print this itinerary”: every day opens for printing, and your device’s PDF option lets you save the plan.
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