Agra Travel Guide

Agra is situated in Uttar Pradesh in North India. Traveling in Agra India is quite safe for tourists, however it helps to keep certain precautions in mind. These useful travel tips will help you to enjoy a comfortable trip in Agra India. Agra Hub offers an Agra Travel guide to make your journey in Agra India, smoother.

• English is understood in all hotels in Agra. English speaking guides are readily available.
• Internet facilities and cyber cafes are readily available in all tourist destinations in India.
• 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.
• Markets in India offer a wide range of essential items so you can travel light and buy anything you require in India. However if you're going mountaineering or skiing,then do bring your own equipment, so that you can indulge in your interest at ease.
• If you require medical attention, there are excellent hospitals in India. Chemists' stores in all major markets offer over-the-counter medication. If you regularly use some medication, please bring it with you, since brand names of medication available in India may differ from the medication you normally use.
• It is safe to drink water in hotels and restaurants. While outdoors, branded bottled water is readily available. Check that the seal on the bottle is secure.
• In some religious monuments such as mosques, women may not be allowed to enter. At mosques and Hindu temples, footwear needs to left at the entrance.
• Wear discreet clothing when traveling to religious shrines.
• Make photocopies of your passport, visa, airline tickets and credit card and keep these in a safe place
• The International Driver's Licence is acceptable in India. Remember that in India vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road.
• The domestic voltage in India is 220 volts. Convertors and adapters for appliances such as cell phones are easily available at electronics stores.
• Photography may be prohibited in some locations. For instance, Agra has military installations that are prohibited zones for tourists.
• In case of any trouble contact the nearest Police Station or Embassy.