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Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

3 days in Agra

Home of the Taj Mahal and Mughal grandeur. Here's how to spend 3 days in Agra: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Agra trip is February, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
February, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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1

Day 1

09:00
Agra division~$5
Agra division is one of the 18 administrative geographical units of the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It contains 4 districts i.e. Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri and Mathura d
12:30
Agra
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a part of Western Uttar Pradesh, about 230 kilometres (140 mi) south-east of the nationa
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Jama Mosque, Agra
The Jama Mosque is a 17th-century congregational mosque located in the historic core of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Mughal Emperor S
12:30
Agra Fort railway station~$18
Agra Fort railway station, is located near Agra Fort, in Rawatpara, Agra. It used to be one of the stations in India that had both broad gauge and metre gauge, until the line to Ja
16:00
Agra Province~$5
Agra Province was a part of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh of British India during the closing decades of the British Raj, from 1904 until 1947; it corresponded to the for
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Day 3

09:00
Agra Metro~$5
The Agra Metro is a rapid transit system in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The metro is owned and operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). It is set to consist of
12:30
Moti Masjid (Agra Fort)
The Moti Masjid is a Sunni Friday mosque, situated in the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in the 17th-century
16:00
Battle of Agra~$5
The Battle of Agra was a comparatively minor but nevertheless decisive action at the end of a prolonged siege during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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What 3 days in Agra costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Agra: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Agra?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Agra without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Agra?+

Start with Agra division, Agra and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Agra cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Agra?+

The best months to visit Agra are February, March, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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