subject: Transport Ways Jaipur To Agra [print this page] Jaipur in Rajasthan is a most sought-after destination of Indian and foreign tourists. The city is a part of the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Jaipur is called Pink City because the buildings within the walled city are painted in pink. Jaipur got its name from its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1744).
The major attractions in Jaipur are its palaces, forts, monuments, temples and gardens. City Palace occupies one-seventh of the walled city. Several structures like the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas and the Diwan-e-Aam or Hall of Public Audience are parts of this palace. Jal Mahal is situated at the centre of Mansarovar Lake. Amber Fort was named after Goddess Amba. Famous Sheesh Mahal, adorned with numerous mirror tiles on its walls and ceiling, is a part of this Fort. The worlds largest canon, Jaivana, is a star attraction in Jaigarh Fort.
Among the other important monuments in Jaipur are Jantar Mantar, Govind Devji Temple, Moti Doongari Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham Temple, Galwah Bagh and Surya Mandir.
The distance from Jaipur to Agra is approximately 235 km. India is known as the land of Taj Mahal in foreign countries. Taj Mahal in Agra, situated on the banks of Yamuna River, is the most visited place by the travellers in India. It is also considered as one of the most photographed places in the world. This mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648, was a symbol of love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan towards his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was also buried in the Taj premises.
Agra Fort and the nearby Fatehpur Sikri are the other major attractions in Agra and its neighbourhood. All the three monuments are in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Other attractions in Agra include Sikandra, Itmadud Daula, Soor Sarovar, Jama Masjid, Diwan-i-Am and Buland Darwaza.
Both the cities are well connected by air, rail and road. Both Jaipur and Agra have their own airports. But travel by flight is not advisable since Agra is situated only 235 km from Delhi. Yet several airways operate regular flights between the two tourist centres.
There are several trains from Jaipur to Agra. Among the daily train is Ajmer-Agra Fort Intercity Express (No.1 2196), which reach the destination at 9.30 in the night. There are numerous trains run on certain days of the week.
Road transport is convenient to travel from Jaipur to Agra. There are State Transport buses on this route which charge a fare from Rs.300 to Rs.400. Private bus operators also run Volvo and deluxe buses on this route. Taxi cabs charge a fare ranging from Rs.4000 to Rs.7000 depending on the vehicle the travellers hire. Travel by taxi takes four hours only.
