Places to Visit near Agra
The tourists who visit this city and even the residents of the city look out for some small day-outs or vacations to the nearby destinations.
Some of the places near Agra are mentioned below:
Aligarh
Aligarh can be reached from Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. Alternatively, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses ply regularly between the two destinations; twice weekly train services are also available
Bateshwar
There are nearly 42 temples and many bathing ghats which are held sacred for the traditional medicinal herbs and plants that grow around them. Read MoreHow to get there
Bateshwar is at a 70-km distance midway between Agra and Etawah. The distance can be covered by road.
Chambal Sanctuary
This national park, a perfect getaway spot for adventure enthusiasts and wildlife admirers, is adjacent to the Chambal River and hosts a vast variety of fauna and flora.
How to get there
The National Park is 70 kms from Agra and well connected through the rail network. Although it is a tri-state national park covering UP, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, it is managed by the UP Forest Department headquartered at Agra. Buses also cover the distance; the nearest city is Morena.
Firozabad
Firozabad is a glassware industry and is a shopper’s delight for glass products such as bangles, chandeliers, glassware and light fittings. Read MoreHow to get there
The distance is less than 45 kms therefore best way to go there is by bus or by private cab.
Gokul
The town where Krishna was raised by foster parents. Tourist spots in and around Gokul like Chaurasi Khamba, Utkal and Brahmand Ghat are places built around legends surrounding Krishna’s life. Read MoreHow to get there
Usually visitors to Gokul from Agra include Mathura and Vrindavan which are within 65-70 kms from Agra, in their travel itinerary. Regular buses connect these places. Train services operate between Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan and private taxis can also be hired.
Kasauli
A quaint hill station 300 kms from Agra, Kasauli is located in the Shivalik mountain range of Himachal Pradesh. There are many small shops and paved paths with orchards and gardens all around that are home to some of the most exclusive fruits and vegetables. The Ganbar River and the Sutlej Barrage are a must visit. Read MoreHow to get there
- Road distance from Agra to Kasauli in 520 kms; in a good cab the distance can be covered in 8 hours.
- No direct trains operate between the two places. The nearest station touched by Sachkhand Express (Train No. 12715 from Nanded to Amritsar) from Agra is Ambala Cantonment which is 385 kms; from Ambala it is a distance of 87 kms by cab to Kasauli.
- State Transport buses operate from Agra to Delhi 207 kms away; from Delhi the Kalka Express goes to Kalka, a distance of 303 kms, distance of 26 kms from Kalka to Kasauli can be covered by taxis or buses.
Keetham Lake
Also known as the Soor Sarovar for its location within the Soordas Reserved Forest. It is home to many types of fish and the surrounding forests offer plenty of cover to a variety of water birds.How to get there
A cab or taxi can easily cover the distance of 23 kms on the Agra-Delhi NH 2. Click Here to Read More on Keetham Lake
Mathura
The celebrated birthplace of Krishna, Mathura lies on the banks of the mighty Yamuna 47 kms from Agra. Abounding with temples, ashrams, ghats and several sites of sacred sanctity depicting the events in Krishna’s life, this area is a very popular pilgrimage destination for lakhs of people. Read MoreHow to get there- Mathura is well connected by rail and road to Agra.
Nalagarh Fort
One of the most visited and frequented getaway spots, the Nalagarh Fort, a five storied imposing structure of Islamic architecture along the Himalayan foothills. Read MoreHow to get there
Nalagarh Fort is in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh and is located 450 kms from Agra. The nearest major train station and airport are in Chandigarh, about 60 kms away.
Vrindavan
By virtue of its location on the Delhi-Agra highway offering easy accessibility, Vrindavan is one of the oldest and most popular destinations that most tourists make a beeline for, from Agra. With around 4000 temples and worship sites many of which are several centuries old. This place is referred to as Braj Bhoomi along with Mathura.How to get there
Vrindavan is off the New Delhi-Agra National Highway 2 at a distance of about 72 kms. Regular state and private buses, mini vans and private cabs operate from Agra to Vrindavan.