Holiday Destination: Agra Fort

It's Located in Agra city of India.

Agra Fort, also known as “Laal Kila”, is located in Agra, India. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1983. The fort is located at about 2.5 kilometers from the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was designed and built by the great Akbar, emperor of Mughal Dynasty, in the year 1565 A.D. Because of this impressive fort, Agra is renowned as walled Palatial City. Agra was the capital of India in the ancient times. This glorious fort is built alongside Yamuna River, a major tributary river in northern India. This is one of the most important buildings of Mughal dynasty made with Mughal style of art and architecture. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. After the First Battle of Panipat, in 1526 Mughals captured the fort and a vast treasure which included a diamond later known as the Koh i Noor diamond was seized. Babur stayed in the fort in the palace of Ibrahim and built a baoli in it.

Climate of Agra City

Summer 41.6 °C (106.9 °F), Winter 9.1 °C (48.4 °F)

Tourist Season

October to March Month's is best visiting Agra.

General Information Of Agra City

• Land Area: 72.74 sq mi (188.40 km2)
• Population: 16 Lakh.
• Language: English and Hindi.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

ISBT agra bus station

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Agra Local Bus Stand

SH 62, Tajganj, Agra
Uttar Pradesh, India

Idgah Bus Stand

Model Town, Idgah Colony
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Airports

Agra Airport: For domestic flight, it's is about 12.5 km (8 mi) from the city center

Railway Stations

Agra Fort Railway Station

NH3, Rakabganj
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Agra Cantonment Railway station

Idgah Colony
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India