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Hotel Review – Four Points by Sheraton Agra

Agra, being home to the Taj Mahal, sees more than its fair share of tourists. There are many hotels near this grand monument to love and it can be confusing knowing which are the better ones. Particularly which are the better hotels near the Taj Mahal. As we discovered, Agra is best enjoyed over at least 2 days as there is more to this ancient capital than just visiting the Taj Mahal.

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Visiting the Taj Mahal with Kids

When we were planning on visiting the Taj Mahal with kids, I have to admit I was a little anxious about taking the kids to India. The media can portray India as dangerous and dirty and that you’ll likely get sick from the food. They don’t really paint a pretty picture or encourage you to take your kids there.  This post will provide useful facts about India for kids, particularly focusing on the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal location is close to the city of Agra, the historic capital city of India.

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Navigating the Indian IRCTC e ticket booking system

We recently had the opportunity to travel to Jaipur, India and wanted to take the opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal with kids in Agra. Agra is a 4 and a half hour drive from Jaipur but I was determined to visit my very first 7 Modern Wonders of the World while I was there. We decided that we would make it an experience to remember so we booked seats via the IRCTC e ticket booking system. Here are our tips for booking the train in India. (more…)

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