| Weekend Getaways | Services |
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| Sightseeing | ||||
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| Agra Airport | ||||
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| City | Agra |
| Airport | Agra Airport |
| Distance from Airport | 8 Km/5 Miles |
| Railway Junctions | Agra Cantt, Raja Ki Mandi, Agra Fort |
| Local Languages | Hindi |
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| TOURIST OFFICE:
UP Government Tourist Office, Taj Road, Tel: 360517, Government Of India Tourist Office,
191, The Mall. Tel: 363959, 363377. UP Government Tourist Reception Counter, Agra Cantt.
Railway Station. Tel: 364439 TRANSPORT: Auto Rickshaws and Taxis available. SHOPPING: The
craftsmen of Agra are still renowned for the exquisite marble-inlay COMMUNICATIONS: Public Call Office(PCO) / STD / ISD / and Fax facilities are available throughout the city. Currency Exchange facilities are available at following banks.
Andhra Bank, Sadar Bazar Tel: 362962 | State Bank Of India, Main Branch, Chhipitola, Mahatma Gandhi Marg | Punjab National Bank, Shahzadi Mandi, Near Nand Talkies | Central Bank Of India, Bharow Bazar, Belanganj | Canara Bank, Sanjay Palace | Allahabad Bank, Clark Shiraz. Tel: 368941 | Bank of Baroda, M.G. Road, Tel: 3643622 | Canara Bank, Sanjay Palace, Tel: 363197. Airlines:
Railways:
Post Offices: General Post Office, The Mall | Head Post Office, Opposite Power House Bus Station | Central Telegraph Office, The Mall
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that has made its monuments famous. Boxes, table-tops, trays, platters and other
decorative items in white or black marble with fine inlay decorations are still the best
buy. Agra is also a centre for fine leatherware, carpets and gold and silver
embroidery on velvet.