Where:

Agra,

Uttar Pradesh, India

About 200 km south of the Indian capital New Delhi.

Last Visited:

January 1999, Rob

Why Go:

Visit the icon of India - the Taj Mahal

Highlights:

• Taj Mahal: Although it seems like a typical tourist trap - the Taj Mahal is truly impressive and worth a visit.
• Fatehpur Sikri: 40km west of Agra, it is a well preserved deserted city which is easily reached on a day trip from Agra.
• Agra Fort: an interesting fort in the center of Agra city.

Lowlights:

Eating, Drinking & Sleeping:

Accommodation: I found a nice place, pretty cheap, around the corner from the Taj.

Other things you should know about:

More information:

Have a look at these relevant diary entries or short stories:

• Arriving in India First impressions
• Traveling south The road south of Chennai is worth the trip.
• Christmas in Pushkar A most unlikely place to spend Christmas