Delhi to Agra: The Ultimate Road Trip

Deciding on the best time to plan a road trip is very important. Because neither will you like to travel in extremely hot weather when the sun is going all out nor will you like the monsoon to pour water all over your plans! What you will like is pleasant weather and the cool breeze brushing off your face as you drive by (a little filmy but why not!). For that, the best time starts after the monsoon has taken its leave and continues till the time winter starts packing its bag! In simpler words, the best time to plan a Delhi to Agra road trip is from November (the beginning of winter) to March (the beginning of summer).

See, the distance between Delhi and Agra (to and from) can be covered in one day. It can take you 3 to 6 hours to reach Agra (same for returning), depending on the route you are taking. If you leave early in the morning, say at 6 am, you can reach Agra between 10 am and 12 pm. After that, spend the day in Agra, do some sightseeing and leave Agra around 5 pm or 6 pm and you will be back in Delhi around 10 pm. So, Delhi to Agra one day tour is very much possible. But if you want to make the most of the sightseeing both in Agra and on your way from Delhi to Agra, you can stretch the trip for a day or two more. In that case, make sure to book a hotel in Agra in advance.

Delhi is connected to Agra via some national highways as well as an expressway. So, you can rest assured that you will be travelling via well-maintained roads. So, you can select both two-wheelers and four-wheelers as you like. Also, there are multiple fuel stations on the roads between the two cities. So, don’t worry about that!

There are two routes leading to Agra from Delhi. One takes a little longer than the other. Which one to take? Below is all the information on the two routes. Read on and select the one you like the most!

If you take the Yamuna Expressway, you will have to cover 233 km, which will take you around 3 and a half hours. On this route, via Noida and Greater Noida, you can explore the following tourist spots!

It is a popular amusement park with some exciting rides and games. You can make a stop here and spend an hour or so having a blast of a time!

This one is a must-visit, whether you are a bird lover or not! Here you will get to see more than 300 species of birds including some exotic waterbirds. You can take a short hike in the sanctuary to spot the birds or even sit somewhere and enjoy nature’s charm.

The Buddh International Circuit takes pride in being one of the finest motor racing circuits in the world. You can drive at the tracks here and also participate in other events.

You might have guessed by the name, this route is going to be a little longer than the previous one but we promise, you will have plenty of interesting places to explore! Coming to the details, the route is 237 km long and will take around 4 and a half hours to cover. And during the 4 and a half hours, you can make stops at the following tourist spots!

Once a flourishing lake, Badhkal has now dried up. But the scenic beauty here is still watch-worthy! Many recreational activities organised here also draw tourists.

This heritage property, maintained by the Haryana Government, was built in 1739 AD. It has been a long time, but beauty hasn’t left the palace! With its mighty arches, large courtyards and elegantly designed rooms, this palace is quite a place to explore.

The white marble temples of ISKCON are always a treat to the eyes and their serene and devotional ambience to the soul. The ISKCON temple in Vrindavan is no different! After a long drive, paying a visit here, taking rest while soaking in the peace and devotion? A great idea!

While you are driving around Vrindavan, make another stop and visit this ghat. You will have some lovely views of the Yamuna river.

Before reaching Agra, make this one your last stop. Yes, there is a reason we insist on this. After crossing Faridabad, you will enter an aura of devotion, right? You will see the Hindu religion being celebrated so amazingly in Vrindavan. That continues in Mathura too. But the Kans Qila is a major point of shift! Here, you will see glimpses of Hindu architecture and there will also be touches of the architecture belonging to the Mughal Era, that Agra is so famous for! So, when you visit Kans Qila, it will be like a preview of what awaits you in Agra!

So, which one of these two routes are you selecting? Also, decide if you want to plan a one day trip to Agra from Delhi or a longer one. Once everything is decided, hit the roads. Have a fun and safe journey!