A day trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal

No visit to this corner of India is complete without the Taj Mahal, and it's an easy day trip from Delhi. The fast Gatimaan Express train whisks you to Agra in around 100 minutes, where the world's most famous monument, a breathtaking white marble mausoleum built for love, awaits along with the magnificent Agra Fort. You can do it independently by train for very little, or take an organised tour with transport and a guide sorted. Go early to see the Taj in soft morning light and beat the crowds. We'll explain how to do the trip affordably by train and what tickets you'll need.