SURPRISE ME!
There’s good news for all voracious travellers out there. After six months of nationwide lockdown, Agra is opening its doors to tourists again from 21 September 2020!
So check-out from your dreary WFH schedule and check-in to this land of wonders. Go right ahead and feast your eyes on the alluring beauty of Taj Mahal or listen to the many tales of Mughal valour at Agra Fort.
All safety measures are in place
The government is doing all it can to ensure your safety. Measures include thermal screenings at the entrance, thorough sanitisation twice a day, no physical sale of tickets to minimise contact, and a time limit of maximum 3 hours per visitor.
You can visit the Archaeological Survey of India website or download their app to buy an online ticket. Or you can also scan the QR Code on standees placed outside the monuments to buy tickets. For your safety, there is a cap on the total number of tickets sold in a day to manage crowds better.
For now, the Taj Mahal will remain closed for tourists on Fridays and Sundays while Agra Fort will be closed on Sundays.
What you can do
Wear masks continuously and ensure the mask covers your nose, mouth and chin. Maintain physical distancing protocols thoroughly and keep sanitising your hands regularly. Carry your own water bottles and sanitizers.
Where can you stay
Book yourself a relaxing stay after your explorations at any of these luxury properties, all within 3-4km radius of these monuments.
The Taj Vilas is a 3-star property with classic decor that lets you experience the best of traditional Mughal hospitality. Just 3 kms away from Taj Mahal, this hotel will allow you to stay close to the monument and avoid lengthy public transport. This is a child-friendly hotel with a diverse food menu that also puts a lot of emphasis on your safety and well-being.
Book Your Stay at The Taj Vilas!
Radisson Hotel Agra is on the banks of the Yamuna River, less than 2 km from Taj Mahal and 3 km from Agra Fort. It is a full-service hotel, which offers astonishing views of the Taj Mahal. Unwind and enjoy views of the city skyline and the Taj from your room, while avoiding crowds outside.
Book Your Stay at Radisson Hotel Agra!
ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Agra has an excellent depiction of Mughal architecture for which it has also won the Aga Khan Award. Strategically located less than 1 km from Taj Mahal and 3 kms from Agra Fort, this exquisite property sprawls across 23 acres of luxurious gardens. Perfect for a luxurious break where you can look forward to getting pampered in the land of romance and beauty!
So hurry up and set your travel plans in motion. The home of beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites, Agra is waiting for you!
A creative person by birth and by profession. Shubhra is a fashion designer, stylist, and also a writer on the go! She loves traveling and exotic holidays are her jam. Not a girl to sit idle, she also has two Youtube channels to pursue her passion for video making - Jheel Jain & Jheel J. Find out more about her at www.jheeljain.me (Hell ya! Jheel is my nick name) Instagram - Maverick_Jheel .
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