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Varanasi

Varanasi is also known as Benares , Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is also popularly known as the holy city of India as people firmly believe that Lord Shiva himself lifts their pyre and shows them the path of “amaratva” or life which will see no further birth and death.

Varanasi Airport

Varanasi Airport is also known as Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. This is an international airport that helps the travellers and pilgrims to reach the holy city in a comfortable manner. The airport is 16 miles away from the center of the city. This is the second busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh catering services to both domestic and international flights. The travellers can take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to reach the airport from the city as there is no bus service to the airport directly.

Agra

Agra is famously known for its one of the world heritage , and wonders of the world know as Taj Mahal. It is located on the banks of Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the great tourist destinations as people flock to enjoy visiting the great monuments , historical places and lifestyle of the Mughal era. It is also included in one of the places included in the golden triangle along with Delhi and Jaipur.

Agra Airport is also known as Kheria Airport is located 5 km away from the city. This airport is being used for commercial purpose but has a military base used by the Indian Army. The city is well equipped with local transport service. The local bus services are run by Municipal Corporation are one of the good modes of transport. Apart from local buses , the city has other modes of transit such as rickshaws , e- rickshaws , cycle rickshaws , tongas and auto rickshaws.

Prominent destinations in and around Agra

If you plan to visit Agra , then there are a few tourist attractions that you can visit.

• Taj Mahal – one of the wonders of the world and a famous tourist destination
• Agra Fort – It is also the world heritage site visited by great number of tourists every year
• Fatehpur Sikri – It is also one of the ancient monuments built by Mughal emperor Akbar.

Religious and spiritual destinations in Agra

Guru Ka Taal , Soami Bagh Samadh , Bageshwarnath Temple , Jama Masjid and Moti Masjid are some of the few religious places in Agra.

Places of art and architecture in Agra

Some of the other monumental that you can visit are as follows

• • Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah
  • Akbar’s Tomb , Sikandra
  • Jama Masjid
  • Chini Ka Rauza
  • Aram Bagh
  • Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
  • Mehtab Bagh

Weekend getaways near Agra

The travellers planning for a visit to Agra can visit few places in the extents of the city that will add delights to your journey. Following is the list of few getaway destinations from Agra.

• Bharatpur , Rajasthan - The Bird Haven - It is located in the Braj region of Rajasthan. It is often referred to as 'Eastern Gate of Rajasthan' and is 57 km away from Agra. The city is drenched by its culture , chivalry and romance woven into ballads and folklore. An exotic offbeat destination that serves tourists with authentic Rajasthani traditions , religious occasions mark the devotion of the state people. 
• Mathura , Uttar Pradesh - India is a country of immense diversity in all fields of life , starting from religious to cultural to historical. Mathura city is 57 km away from Agra. Religion has been deeply ingrained into the Indian lifestyle for as far as one can remember , which is why India abounds in cities and towns all across the country which are devoted to fulfilling spiritual desires of people who come to visit these places from far and wide.
• Vrindavan , Uttar Pradesh – It is one of the oldest cities located on the banks of Yamuna. This place is regarded as the prominent place of pilgrimage for the devotees of Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna had spent his childhood in Vrindavan. The city is 71 km away from Agra.
• Gwalior , Madhya Pradesh - Gwalior is galore with beautiful monuments , palaces and temples. This gives the city a majestic charm which speaks volumes of its glorious past. The city lies 119 km away from Agra.
• Alwar , Rajasthan - Alwar is the first major city that comes while travelling from Delhi and is located at 167 km south of Agra. Alwar is a tourism hub with a wide range of forts like Bhangarh fort , lakes , nature reserves like Sariska Tiger Reserve and heritage palaces.