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Replies: 9 - Last Post: Oct 14, 2012 3:40 PM Last Post By: ZedisDead

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Mclaren697

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Oct 11, 2012 10:09 AM
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Taj Mahal

Sorry another taj related question!

What's the best way to the Taj from Agra Cantt station? If a taxi the only option, then what's the going rate? I only ask as it'll be our first time in India so having a an idea of the costs would help.

Thanks

ZedisDead

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Oct 11, 2012 10:39 AM
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I don't recall the rate, but I took a Tuk Tuk

laketraveller

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Oct 11, 2012 11:12 AM
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I also used an auto-rickshaw. I wouldn't over think it too much. As I remember the costs are only a few bucks.

torontomm

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Oct 11, 2012 11:39 AM
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Agra Cantt station is about 8 KM from the Taj and by Taxi will take about 20 minutes.

The fare should be around Rs. 250 in the day time and taxis usually ask for more in the night time and of course they will try to get more out of you if you look like a well off foreign tourist.

BthDth

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Oct 12, 2012 1:19 AM
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Not to confuse the OP ... The term 'auto-rickshaw' (or just 'auto') is used in India. 'Tuk tuk' is the term used in Thailand/SE Asia.

OP, it's good practice to ask a few taxi and/or autorickshaw drivers their prices. You'll not only get informed, it might help lower the price when other drivers see you asking around.

ZedisDead

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Oct 12, 2012 6:18 AM
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It gets so confusing between countries , but essentlilaly it is the same thing

Giora

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Oct 12, 2012 9:03 AM
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Apart from taking an auto-rickshaw or a taxi, the only other option is walking. There's no public transport along this route, except for the occasional shared rickshaw, and you can't take a shared rickshaw if you have any significant baggage. You can probably get an auto-rickshaw down to 50 Rupees for this trip, but you'll have to bargain a bit.

TRRK

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Oct 14, 2012 2:42 AM
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When I went 1.5 years ago there was a pre-pay auto-rickshaw booth at Agra Cantt station - this is the best way to avoid being ripped off or spending ages haggling (they have to take you for the listed price). I think it was 50 R to one of the guesthouses very near the Taj. Providing the pre-pay booth is still there this is the best way to go!

BP007

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Oct 14, 2012 7:52 AM
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The walk is not an unpleasant one, so long as you are not weighed down by luggage of course. If you go around the back of Red Fort and walk along the river and through the park it's less than 4km.
and this way you won't be continually hassled by 'auto' and cyclo guys.

ZedisDead

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Oct 14, 2012 3:40 PM
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I woud not recommend walking.It's a waste of time
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