Agra is a shopper's paradise. Agra as a place offers so much to discover and buy that even 'Shopcoholics' start puffing and panting. The city was the capital of the mighty Moguls for decades therefore it is but natural that the city has also developed as a major commercial center. The city has been home to the handicraft industry for centuries and that is why it has some very good items to offer. Though the city, populace and its crafts suffered considerably from the bloodbath of Partition, it staggered but learnt to stand again.

Agra is known for its fabulous marble-made handicrafts and soft stone inlay work. The Mughal were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Noor Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in Zari embroidery work. Therefore there are some good Zari items on the offer. Do buy a few for your dear ones. Marble work is another draw in Agra. The miniatures that include souvenirs and images of Hindu deities make a good buy. The travel to Agra is, frankly, incomplete without buying a small but beautiful marble replica of Taj.

 

Near Airport

 

The city of Agra is hooked-up by roadways, railways and airways. The city has a single domestic airport that provides the convenience. Agra Airport, which is popular as Kheria airport is located about 6 kms from the city center. The airport is only 3 kms away from the central bus stand that is Idgah bus stand.

The airways provide direct and linking flights to the adjoining cities and states. Airports located at Gwalior, Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow are the nearest ones.

The distances of these airports from Agra airport are : Agra - Gwalior 105 kms, Agra - Delhi 180 kms, Agra - Jaipur 218 kms, Lucknow 300 kms, approximately.

The airport terminal provides facilities like refreshments and snacks bar, post office, tourist information center, car parking, telephone service for passengers, medical assistance on call, trolleys, etc.