Kakdwip to Agra

• Taj Mahal Closure

  Note that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
• Local Transport

  Use electric rickshaws near the Taj Mahal area to reduce pollution.
• Food

  Try the local Petha, a famous sweet made from ash gourd.
• Guides

  Only hire government-approved guides to ensure quality and fair pricing.
• Weather

  Carry a hat and sunscreen if visiting during the warmer months.

• Touts

  Be firm with touts and street vendors near the monuments.
• Luggage

  Use cloakrooms at the railway station for your bags.
• Water

  Drink only sealed bottled water.
• Emergency

  Keep the tourist police contact number saved.

• How to reach Agra from Kakdwip?
  Take a train to Kolkata and then an express train to Agra.
• Is Agra safe?
  Yes, it is safe for tourists, but be cautious of touts.
• What is the best time to visit?
  Winter is the best time for sightseeing.
• Are there direct trains?
  No, you must change at Kolkata.
• What is the Taj Mahal closed on?
  It is closed every Friday.

• From Kakdwip, West Bengal, India
• To Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Modes

November to February, when the weather is cool and perfect for visiting monuments.