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The Oberoi Amarvilas is located in the city of Agra, in the State of Uttar Pradesh, which is one of the largest states in India. The resort is situated 600 metres from the Taj Mahal and approximately 15 minutes from the city centre. It is also just one hour's drive from the UNESCO world heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri.

Address

THE OBEROI AMARVILAS, AGRA

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Taj East Gate Road, Agra - 282001, India

+91 562 2231515, +91-11-23890606

reservations@oberoigroup.com

Distance.
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
Details
Distance 230 kms
Driving time 3 hours 45 minutes
Directions 230 kms
  • Take Rao Tularam Marg, NH48 and Mahatma Gandhi Rd/Ring Rd to Noida Toll Bridge in Kilokri for 16.7 km
  • Head south-west on Ullan Batar Marg towards Terminal 1C Arrival Rd for 62 m
  • Slight right onto Terminal 1C Arrival Rd for 120 m
  • Turn right to stay on Terminal 1C Arrival Rd for 300 m
  • Turn right to stay on Terminal 1C Arrival Rd for 170 m
  • Continue onto Terminal 1 Rd/Ullan Batar Marg for 500 m
  • Continue onto Indra Gandhi Rd/Rao Tularam Marg
  • Pass by Defence Accounts Dept (on the left), 1.8 km
  • Turn right onto Rao Tularam Marg, 1.4 km
  • Use any lane to turn slightly left to stay on Rao Tularam Marg for 650 m
  • Turn left to stay on Rao Tularam Marg
  • Pass by Sterling Apartments (on the right in 1.1 km), drive for 1.6 km
  • Turn right towards NH48 in 280 m
  • Turn left towards NH48 in 11 m
  • Turn right towards NH48 in 190 m
  • Turn right towards NH48 in 18 m
  • Turn left onto NH48
  • Pass by Hanuman Temple (on the left in 850 m), drive for 3.4 km
  • Continue straight to stay on NH48
  • Pass by Willis Lifestyle Store (on the left in 1.0 km), drive for 5.0 km
  • Continue straight onto Mahatma Gandhi Rd/Mahatma Gandhi Flyover/Ring Rd. Continue to follow Mahatma Gandhi Rd/Ring Rd for 1.2 km
  • Get on Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd in Uttar Pradesh from Noida-Greater Noida Expy and Taj Express Highway for 207 km
  • Keep right to continue on Noida Toll Bridge for 3.0 km
  • Continue onto Delhi Noida Direct Flyway for 86 m
  • Keep right at the fork to stay on Delhi Noida Direct Flyway \Toll road for 1.6 km
  • Keep right for 400 m
  • Use the left two lanes to take the slip road onto Dadri Main Rd for 2.4 km
  • Continue onto Noida-Greater Noida Expy for 21.6 km
  • Use the left two lanes to take the exit towards Taj Express Highway/Toll road for 1.3 km
  • Continue onto Taj Express Highway/Partial toll road for 176 km
  • Keep left at the fork to continue towards Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd for 57 m
  • Continue on Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd to your destination in Paktola, Agra for 5.7 km
  • Turn right onto Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd for 3.9 km
  • Slight right onto Taj East Gate Rd
  • Pass by Ashok Palace Inn (on the left in 1.0 km), drive for 1.8 km
  • Turn left for 5 m and you will reach The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
 
Taj Mahal in Agra
From Kheria Airport, Agra
Details
Distance 14 kms
Driving time 35 minutes
Directions 14 kms
  • Continue to Ajeet Nagar for 2.5 km
  • Head north-east for 400 m
  • Turn left for 700 m
  • Turn right for 750 m
  • Turn left for 15 m
  • Turn right for 160 m
  • Turn left for 190 m
  • Turn left towards Kheria Mode Rd/VIP Rd for 350 m
  • Drive along The Mall Rd and Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd for 7.9 km
  • At Kheria Mod Crossing, continue onto Kheria Mode Rd/VIP Rd
  • Continue to follow Kheria Mode Rd and pass by HP Petroleum (on the left in 400 m), drive for 1.3 km
  • Turn right for 350 m
  • Turn left at Mall Rd for 500 m
  • At the roundabout, continue straight onto The Mall Rd
  • Pass by Hotel Park View & Temptations (on the left in 3.3 km), drive for 3.7 km
  • Slight right onto Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd
  • Go past the petrol station (on the right), drive for 2.0 km
  • Take Taj East Gate Rd to your destination in Paktola for 1.7 km
  • Turn left towards Taj East Gate Rd for 450 m
  • Turn left onto Taj East Gate Rd
  • Pass by Kingston Homestay (on the right), drive for 1.2 km
  • Turn left and you will reach The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
 
Map Agra Railway Station to The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
From Agra Cantt Railway Station
Details
Distance7 kms
Driving time 20 minutes
Directions 7 kms
  • Follow Mall Rd to The Mall Rd in Namner for 1.5 km
  • Head east towards Mall Rd for 13 m
  • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Mall Rd for 130 m
  • Turn right to stay on Mall Rd for 93 m
  • At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Mall Rd for 1.2 km
  • Drive for 5.7 km
  • At the roundabout, continue straight onto The Mall Rd Pass by Hotel Park View & Temptations (on the left in 3.3 km), drive for 3.7 km
  • Slight right onto Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd
  • Go past the petrol station (on the right), drive for 2.0 km
  • Take Taj East Gate Rd to your destination in Paktola for 1.7 km
  • Turn left towards Taj East Gate Rd for 450 m
  • Turn left onto Taj East Gate Rd
  • Pass by Kingston Homestay (on the right), drive for 1.2 km
  • Turn left for 5 m and you will reach The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
 
Map Agra Railway Station to The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
From Agra Fort
Details
Distance3.5 kmss
Driving time 13 minutes
Directions 3.5 kms
  • Head south for 42 m
  • Turn left towards Agra - Bah Rd for 300 m
  • Turn right onto Agra - Bah Rd for 1.5 km
  • At Purani Mandi Chauraha, take the 3rd exit onto Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd Pass by Hotel Panna Paradise (on the left in 2.1 km), drive for 2.7 km
  • Turn left towards Taj East Gate Rd for 450 m
  • Turn left onto Taj East Gate Rd
  • Pass by Kingston Homestay (on the right), drive for 1.2 km
  • Turn left on to the restricted-usage road for 5 m
  • You will reach The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
 
Map Agra Railway Station to The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
From I'timad-ud-Daulah
Details
Distance7.5 kms
Driving time 20 minutes
Directions 7.5 kms
  • Drive along Agra - Bah Rd for 7.7 km
  • Head south on SH 39 for km
  • Make a U-turn and drive along the river (on the left for 230 m) for 1.2 km
  • Continue onto SH 62 for km
  • At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on SH 62 for 180 m
  • Turn left onto Agra - Bah Rd for 1.5 km
  • At Purani Mandi Chauraha, take the 3rd exit onto Agra - Bah Rd/Fatehabad Rd Pass by Hotel Panna Paradise (on the left in 2.1 km), drive for 2.7 km
  • Take Taj East Gate Rd to your destination in Paktola for 1.7 km
  • Turn left towards Taj East Gate Rd for 450 m
  • Turn left onto Taj East Gate Rd and pass by Kingston Homestay (on the right), drive for 1.2 km
  • Turn left on the restricted-usage road for 5 m
  • You will reach The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
 
Map Agra Railway Station to The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
Weather in Agra.

Agra is known for having mild winters, hot summers and a monsoon season.

Overview
Seasons of year Season time Maximum temperature Minimum temperature Rainfall
Summer May to September 122°F (50°C) 115°F (46°C) 243 mm
Winter December to February 50°F (36°C) 36 °F (2°C) Nil
Autumn October to October 82°F (28°C) 72°F (22°C) Nil
Spring March to April 82°F (28°C) 72°F (22°C) Nil
Other travel information.
Immigration

All international visitors to India (except those with a Nepali or Bhutanese national passport), must have valid passports stamped with current visas. For more information on visa categories and applications, please visit the Government of India online portal for Visa Applications.

It is mandatory for all international visitors to India to register with the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office within 24 hours of arrival. The hotel will scan your passport photograph page when you check in and take care of this service for you.

Visa on arrival

The Visa on Arrival (enabled by Electronic Travel Authorisation) facility is available for travellers visiting India from 43 countries. For more information on the Visa on Arrival facility, please visit the website of the Government of India.

Currency

The unit of Indian currency is the Rupee. Visit for up to date information on current exchange rates.

We would be happy to help with foreign currency exchange in India. Please ask the concierge upon arrival.

There are plenty of international ATMs in all major cities in India. International credit cards are also widely accepted.

Please note: It is prohibited to take Indian currency out of India.

Recommended clothing.

If you are travelling to Agra during the summer months, we recommend you wear loose clothing made from natural fabrics. During the winter months, you may wish to carry a sweater or shawl for the evenings.

Language.

English is widely spoken in India. Staff at the airport, hotels, restaurants and shops will most often be fluent in English.

Hindi is the official and most widely spoken native language in India. It is most concentrated in the northern states. Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada prevail in the south.

Customs allowances.
Currency

Visitors of Indian origin and foreigners aged above 10 years who reside in India can carry INR 45,000 (when the country of origin is Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China, the currency allowance is INR 6,000)

International visitors (over 18 years) from every other country can carry USD 10,000 or the value of USD 5,000 in other currencies, per person into India.

Duty free goods
Duty free allowances per person (over the age of 18) are as follows:

  • Alcohol: 2 litres
  • Cigarettes: 100 pieces
  • Cigars: 25 pieces
  • Tobacco: 125g

Passengers aged over 18 can also carry one laptop computer.

Customs duty is leviable at 36.05% on the valuable of dutiable goods in excess of the allowance.

Restricted items
  • Maps and literature where India's external boundaries have been incorrectly drawn;
  • Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances;
  • Goods violating any of the legally enforceable intellectual property rights;
  • Wildlife products;
  • Counterfeit currency;
  • Specified live birds and animals.
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