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Agra is one destination that has been visited by millions of tourists all around the world and yet the charm of the place does not seem to die down, with a million more tourists waiting to get to this city, home of the eternal monument of love, the Taj Mahal. If are also one of those tourists wishing to visit Agra, but the money factor holding you up, then here is a little guide aimed to help you get your Agra tour within a budget.

Agra is a relatively cheap place to holiday as compared to other destinations of India. However, there needs to be a plan in place for a good budget travel. Firstly, starting with travel, the most economical as well comfortable way to reach Agra is by the trains. With a widespread network, Indian Railways connects Agra to even the remotest region of India making trains one of the most trustworthy modes of transportation. Agra has five big and small railway stations that host trains coming in from all directions of India.

Another economical way to reach Agra is the bus. Agra has three interstate bus stops and as such it boasts of a good connectivity with several regions of India like Delhi, Jaipur and Vrindavan. However there are two major setbacks to bus travel, firstly being the time factor as bus journeys are time consuming and the second being the fatigue factor, it is a well known fact that long bus journeys are extremely tiring and exhausting. So if you can overlook these two factors then bus journeys are the most economical way to reach Agra. You can also choose to drive or hire a cab to Agra and enjoy the ride.

For accommodation Agra Hotels offer a plethora of options that fits varied budget ranges. These hotels are known for their quality services and amenities and are also well located, as a majority of these budget hotels sit in prime locations of the city.

Lastly sightseeing in Agra although not overtly expensive requires a little planning. There is a really complicated entry fees system at the Taj Mahal and other major attractions of Agra, for instance you must shell out 500 Rs levy to the Agra Development Authority in addition to the regular entry fees. Once paid, the levy is valid for all the sights of Agra, but only for one day. However, If you don’t intend to visit the Taj Mahal then you do not have to pay the Rs 500 levy but a smaller one if you are going to the other sites, for example Rs 50 for Red Fort.

When looking to get a ride to and from the airport, a lot of mistakes can be made. This is especially true for modern times, with many people dealing with traffic, security, and so much more. If you’re looking to move forward with any type of airport transportation other than a taxi service, you should look at the below choices, to ensure that you’re getting a cab.

• Friends – Relying on friends is great, until they over sleep and they are late. Sure there are some good people in our lives, but many end up being late and when that happens, you’re late, and you miss your flight. Don’t rely on friends, especially when it comes to matters that are extremely important to be on time for. Once a plane boards and leaves, there’s nothing you can do.

• Bus – There are a lot of buses that go to the airport, but the downside to the bus is the time it takes to get from point A to point B. Along the way, a bus ends up stopping many times when moving forward, and can cause a lot of problems in the long term. While it’s cost effective, people will find that the bus can get crowded and take a long time. This too can end up making you late.

• Driving – You can control your destiny by driving, but you’ll have to contend with traffic and then find long term (or short term) parking. The parking lots around an airport can end up costing an arm and a leg, which is not cost effective for most people. Getting to the airport on time is simple, but then finding the right parking option that won’t charge you too much, is going to be difficult.

The best bet is getting a taxi service to get you to and from to any major metropolitan airport. Usually cabs are faster at serving you and can get you from point A to point B straightway, so that you’re not scrambling to get anywhere with problems. You’ll end up finding that you get to your location on time, you end up paying far less than most other plans, and you get the type of service that you’d expect from a one on one service.