Location: Most of Agra lies on the western bank of the river Yamuna that cuts through Agra.
Climate: Agra falls in the tropical zone and experiences extreme temperature swings.
Altitude: 169 metres above sea level
Local languages: Hindi and English
Phone Code: 0562
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Agra is between September to November and March to April, when it is neither too hot nor cold.
Local Transport
Although the area around the Taj Mahal is best covered on foot, Agra is dusty and a wee bit dirty so walking is really not convenient. But there are cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws in plenty and they don't even cost much, so you can tour the whole of Agra enjoying a cycle rickshaw ride.
Tourist Office
UP Government State Tourist Office in Agra
64, Taj Road Tel: 0562-2226431
UP Tourism in New Delhi Chandralok Building,
36, Janpath Tel: 011-23322251, 23711296
