The Taj Mahal, an embodiment of love and romance, is located in the city of Agra that lies approximately 204 km to the south of Delhi. If you are planning a trip to explore the beauty of this splendid monument then the very first question that comes in your mind is- how to reach the Taj Mahal. We have devoted this section on discussing various ways of traveling to the Taj Mahal in India.

By Air

The airport of Agra is known as the Kheria Airport and is located at a distance of around 6 kilometers from Taj Mahal. There are many flights that operate from nearby places like Delhi that fly on a regular basis to Agra. The airport can be easily reached from anywhere in Agra by hiring auto rickshaws and taxis / cabs.

By Road

Agra is well connected to the rest of India by a wide network of roads. It can be easily reached by hiring cabs. Many private as well as government tour operators provide tourist buses from nearby cities on a daily basis. National highway numbers 2,3 and 11 pass through the city.

Local Transportation

After reaching the city also, you need some sort of local transport to reach Taj Mahal. You can easily get taxi, tempo, auto-rickshaw and cycle rickshaw in the city that will take you to your destination. Prepaid taxis are also available if you want to visit the various places near the city. For the adventurous kind, there are bicycles that can be hired on hourly basis from different parts of the city. Since, diesel and petrol vehicle are not permitted in the Taj Mahal area, you can find battery-operated buses, horse-driven tongas, rickshaws and other pollution-free vehicles there.