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Uttar Pradesh, India
Home of the Taj Mahal, plus two more World Heritage Sites: Agra Fort and the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri.
- Backpacker / day
- ₹1,500–2,500
- Mid-range / day
- ₹4,500–9,000
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal length
- 1–2 days
Day by day
2-day itinerary
₹3,000–5,000per person on a backpacker budget (estimate), excluding travel to get there
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Day 1: The Taj and the fort
The Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort in the late morning, the 'Baby Taj' (Itimad-ud-Daulah) in the afternoon, and sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh across the river.
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Day 2: Fatehpur Sikri
A half-day trip to Fatehpur Sikri, about 40 km away, then an evening train back to Delhi or onward.
When to go
- Jan★ Best
- Feb★ Best
- Mar★ Best
- Apr—
- May—
- Jun—
- Jul—
- Aug—
- Sep—
- Oct★ Best
- Nov★ Best
- Dec★ Best
October to March.
Money notes
Ticket prices for Indian citizens are low; foreign nationals pay much more, and the Taj's main mausoleum has an extra fee. Check current ASI prices and book online to skip queues.