The Taj Mahal, an embodiment of love and romance, is located in the city of Agra that lies approximately 204 km to the south of Delhi. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the monument attracts hordes of domestic and international tourists from all over the world, all year round. Such is the magnetic appeal and charismatic essence of the monument that visitors can never have enough of it ever and would want to visit it time and again. In case you have made up your mind to be enthralled by the excellence of this architectural brilliance, and are planning a trip to explore the beauty of this splendid monument, then the very first question that would come to your mind in how to reach the Taj Mahal. We have devoted this section on discussing various ways of traveling to the Taj Mahal in India.
By Air: The city of Agra has its own airport which is Kheria Airport, however, the airhead is a military base and is only connected commercially to Delhi through Air India flights. The second nearest airhead from Agra is located in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh, which is located at a distance of 119 km. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach the city of Agra.
By Rail: Railway is the best mean to reach Agra. The Indian Rail Network allows travellers from any corner of the country to reach the city through magnificent rail networks. Located on Delhi - Mumbai and Delhi - Chennai route, Agra is connected to all the other major cities of the country. Moreover, in total, the city has five railway stations - Agra Fort Railway Station, Agra Cantt Station, Raja Ki Mandi, Idgah Railway Station and Agra City. Amongst these, Agra Cantt is the main railway station.
By Road: The city boasts an impressive road connectivity that connects Agra with its nearby cities and states. From Delhi, buses (both government and private) ply on a regular interval that allow one to reach Agra via NH2 and Yamuna Expressway. Similarly, Jaipur connects to Agra through daily frequent buses via NH 11. Whereas, Gwalior is connected NH 13. The cities of Kanpur and Lucknow too allow tourists to enter the city through road networks and NH 2.