Introduction
Being the city of magnificent Taj Mahal makes Agra one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is regarded as another tip of the famous 'Golden Triangle' of North Indian tourist spots. The city is proud to have the most beautiful mausoleum on this planet. Located in western part of Uttar Pradesh, a North Indian state, Agra was the capital city of Mughal empire. Another capital city of Mughal empire - Fatehpur Sikri - is also nearby located. Both of the erstwhile capital cities are home to wonderful architectural masterpieces, including the Taj, the prettiest of them all.
| Time zone |
GMT/ UTC + 5.5 hours
Indian Standard Time (IST) |
| Languages spoken |
English & Hindi |
| Electrical system |
Local voltage is 240V, 50 Hz. |
| Dialing Code |
+91 562 |
| Shopping hours |
Daily 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
(Certain shopping malls may be open till 9:00) |
| Working hours |
Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm |
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