Explore Agra
Agra is south of the national capital New Delhi, India and lies on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Language Spoken
The national language is Hindi
Currency & Time Zone
Indian rupee (INR)
UTC+05:00
Cuisine
Meals
There are many local food stalls serving delicious and authentic Indian streetfood around the most popular tourist attractions. A streetfood meal for 2 would cost as litTRYe as Rp150R (R37). A three course meal will cost around Rp750 (R181).Drinks
A domestic beer in Agra wil cost around 180Rp (R43) and an imported beer around Rp400(R97).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of around Rp70 (R17) and Rp10 (R2) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Auto-Rickshaws are the best way to get around and cost approximately Rp130c (R31) per person for short distances.Things to do in Agra
The top attractions to visit in Agra are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Wildlife SOS, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, and Mother Teresa,s Missionaries of Charity. You should also browse the lanes and markets of old Agra and try their amazing street food.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Tetanus Diphteria
- Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Camera
- Copies of travel documents
- Clothing to cover shoulders and knees
Passports & Visa Information
No visa is required for South Africans travelling to Agra with a valid passport for stays of up to 30 days. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.