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Present Day
Agra
Agra is a railroad junction and a commercial center for the surrounding agricultural area. The city is extensively involved in cotton, grain, tobacco, salt, and sugar trade. Factories are engaged in food processing and the production of cotton textiles, carpets, iron and steel, and leather goods. Modern Agra features - Educational institutions include Agra University (1927), Dayalbagh Educational Institute (1981), and a medical college. Passage to Agra Agra is well connected with all the major cities of the country by air and land. It is easily accessible from all the major cities of India. Fly to Agra Indian Airlines, the domestic Airline in India runs daily flights from Delhi to Agra. Kheria Airport, Airport of Agra is about 6 km from the Agra city centre and is easily reachable by taxis and auto-rickshaws at nominal rates. By Rail Route Agra is well connected by excellent train services to Delhi such as The Shatabdi Express (2 hrs), Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3 hrs). The city can also be visited by the Palace on Wheels, once in a week. Railway Stations: Agra Cantt Railway Station Raja-ki-Mundi Railway Station Agra Fort Railway Station By Road Route There are many bus and other road services available from all the major parts of India to reach Agra. Some of the service are : Express bus services, both a/c and non-a/c are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior, and Jhansi. For those driving to Agra, the distances are : Mathura (Pilgrimage Destination) - 58 kms. Gwalior (Historical Destination) - 118 kms Delhi (Capital City of India) - 203 kms Jaipur (Cultural & Historical Destination) - 236 kms. |
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