Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house…
Wikipedia ↗Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house…
Wikipedia ↗Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra or Qila-i-Akbari, is an historic fort in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India. A brick fortification on the site, noted as early as 1080 and later known as Badalgarh, was extensively rebuilt in red sandstone…
Wikipedia ↗Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 35.7 kilometres from the district headquarters of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571…
Wikipedia ↗The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.
Wikipedia ↗Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
Wikipedia ↗The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India. Serving as the main residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639; the fort was constructed following…
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €15 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €24 |
| Private room with bathroom | €32 |
| Standard hotel | €50 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €10 | €20 |
| Local transport | €2 | €4 |
| Total per day | €44 | €74 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €13 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €18 |
💶 4 days in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: ≈ €207 on a budget or ≈ €327 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, November, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €44 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €74. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €207 to €327, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, November, December.
We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; Fatehpur Sikri; Hawa Mahal; Amber Fort; Red Fort.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €32 per night and a hostel bed €15.
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