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Agra
(Uttar Pradesh)
Destination Taj
Think Taj Mahal! Think Agra! The monument of ever lasting love. The Taj Mahal undeniably takes center stage but there is a lot more to Agra. It is about the grandeur, the splendour and the legendary people who crafted Agra as it stands today. The relics of the bygone era when the Mughals ruled over this city.
Come join us as we take you on a date with the past. With luxury hotels, shopping malls and plazas, wide avenues and a superb choice of venues for recreation, business, sports, pleasure, education and the arts , the city aptly emanates shades of modernity along with historicity. In short, it is an architect's and historian's delight.
Tips for you
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Government of India Tourist Office Mall Road, Agra (UP)  0562-2363377
UPTDC Near Clarks Shiraz, 64, Taj Road, Agra (UP)  0562-2360517
Tourist Information Counter Agra Cantonment Railway Station, Agra (UP)  0562-2368598
Antique Registration Office 19, MIG, New Shah Ganj, Agra (UP)
Foreigners Regional Registration Office 16 Idgah Colony, Agra (UP)  0562-2367563
District Information Centre Near Idgah Bus Stand, Agra (UP)  0562-2372346
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Travel Tips
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- While shopping for marble in Agra be careful about the quality of the stone. Genuine marble is opaque and does not allow light to pass through.
- Sunscreen, loose comfortable cotton clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are essential equipment while traveling in Agra in summer. While traveling in winter, woolen clothing or warm clothing is essential at nighttime.
- A camera is a must to capture one of the wonders of the world!
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Language Tips
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Located in northern plains in the Hindi speaking belt, the people here are well versed in Hindi , besides knowledge of workable English.
Words to Help You Get by:
Hello - Namaskar
Yes - Haan
No - Nahin
Thank you - Shukriya
Tuk-Tuk - Auto-rickshaw
You are welcome - Aapka swagat hai
What is your name - Aapka naam kya hai
I do not understand - Mujhe samajh nahin aaya
Nice to meet you - Aapse milke khushi hui
How are you - Aap kaise hain?
What is the price - Kya daam hai?
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Emergency Info
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Hospitals:
District Hospital
M.G. Road, Agra (UP)
Telephone No: (0562)2363043.
Lady Lyall Hospital
Noori Gate Road, Agra (UP)
Telephone No: (0562)4267987.
S.N. Hospital
Hospital Road, Agra (UP)
Telephone No: (0562)2361314.
Cantonment Hospital
Agra Cantt.
Telephone No: (0562)2363307.
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