Agra : Gateway To The Beautiful TajMahal!

Agra is a city situated in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India and lies on the banks of River Yamuna. The city brings to our mind the iconic mausoleum Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Ruler Shah Jahan during the year 1632 in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The imposing building is studded with precious stones with intricate carved white marbles.

For those who are scouting around the city for the best budget hotel and top customer services at reasonable rates. Then there are few hotels located in close proximity to the Agra Cantonment Station for the tourists to get settled. 

Hotels near Agra Cantonment Station

1. Hotel Vishal : -
 

This budget hotel is just a stone's throw away from the Agra Cantonment Station. The services rendered by the hotel staffs are outstanding. The hotel is equipped with exquisite appointed rooms and modern comforts. The hotel has got all the basic amenities such as doctor on call request,  air conditioned, Cable TV, mineral water and daily newspaper on request, laundry services, travel desk on call, paid pickups and calling.

 

2. Hotel Kirandeep : -
 

Hotel Kirandeep is located near Mall Road in Agra. This hotel has twenty beautifully embellished guestrooms with bathrooms attached available to choose from. There is a twenty four hour front desk and travel counter facilities which helps in assisting the guests regarding sightseeing trips and top attractions of the city. Backup generator is also available to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity.

 

3. Ranjit Hotel : -
 

Ranjit Hotel is a family friendly hotel which is an ideal place to stay for the leisure seekers. The hotel also serves remarkable customer services by friendly and cooperative staffs. Each and every room is aesthetically designed with basic comforts. The hotel provides basic services such as breakfast services, doctor on call, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi facility and free public parking is also available at the hotel.

 

4. Grand Hotel : -
 

Located close to the Taj Mahal and a 13 minute walk from Agra Cantonment Station and Sadaar Bazaar market lies the famous Grand Hotel which is similar to a colonial style structure. The hotel is situated in the midst of pleasing and alluring landscaped lawns. They offer excellent customer service with a friendly atmosphere at affordable tariff. The rooms are streamlined with free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Mini-bars, Cafeteria, separate living and dining areas along with twenty four hour room service.

Agra is a must visit place for those who wish to relive and sneak peek into the architectural history of prominent structures such as Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri etc..

Agra Cantt Railway Station | Image Resource : ytimg.com

Agra Cantonment Station : A station linked to a glorious past

Agra Cantt Railway Station is the main railway station in the Indian city of Agra. It is located near one of the most popular destinations in Agra known as Sadar Bazaar. The station is interlinked with Delhi-Chennai and Delhi-Mumbai lines.

The station has six platforms with lengths ranging from 320 to 540 meters. One of the fastest and comfortable trains to originate and terminate at the station is Gatimaan Express.

Gatimaan Express has two executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches. Passengers can plan their journey by booking their tickets in Gatimaan Express which leaves the station at 8: 10 am and reaches Agra around 9: 50 am. The train travels daily except on Fridays which is when Taj Mahal remains closed.

Agra Cantonment Station has all the basic amenities such as tourist information counter, computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, vegetarian and non vegetarian refreshment stalls, water coolers and book stalls.

Some of the available modes of transportation include taxis, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, tempos etc.. Distance from Agra Cantt. railway station are as follows: