How to Get from Delhi to the Taj Mahal by Fast Train

Visit the Indian railways website Indian Railways Booking Site; ,Register yourself here ,After you login, you shall be greeted with this train booking form , In the From field fill in NDL - this will pop up a small window., In the To field fill in...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Visit the Indian railways website Indian Railways Booking Site;

    Select New Delhi (NDLS).

    This is the step where most people give up.

    The code is not easily available even though it is not secret. , Select Agra Can't (AGC) , Please keep in mind that the Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

    Select Ticket Type as e-Ticket.

    Select Quota as General.

    Click on Find Trains. , Select the appropriate choice available for the train number 12002, train name Bhopal Shtbdi.

    There are only two options to choose from
    - 1A or CC.

    After you make the choice, the current availability situation is shown in the availability panel located on the right hand top corner.

    WL means waiting list.

    Click on the Book link ,, This printout along with your photo ID proof is to be carried when you travel ,,, However, be prepared for a last-minute change by the Indian Railways of the platform. , It is easy to find your coach and seat. ,,,,
  2. Step 2: Register yourself here

  3. Step 3: After you login

  4. Step 4: you shall be greeted with this train booking form

  5. Step 5: In the From field fill in NDL - this will pop up a small window.

  6. Step 6: In the To field fill in AGC - again another pop window shall show up.

  7. Step 7: Select the date of travel.

  8. Step 8: The next screen has many details packed in.

  9. Step 9: Enter the passenger name and other details

  10. Step 10: Do the payment and take a printout of the e-ticket.

  11. Step 11: Book your return ticket in the same manner.

  12. Step 12: Book a transport the previous evening to take you from your hotel to the new Delhi railway station.

  13. Step 13: Go to platform number one as often the train departs from here.

  14. Step 14: The train is available to board 30 min prior to departure.

  15. Step 15: Take the local transport from Agra railway station to the Taj Mahal

  16. Step 16: Spend your day visiting the various magnificent monuments in Agra

  17. Step 17: apart from the Taj Mahal

  18. Step 18: Take the same train back from Agra to Delhi

  19. Step 19: Either have the morning car and driver receive you at the new Delhi railway station or hire a taxi to take you back to your hotel

Detailed Guide

Select New Delhi (NDLS).

This is the step where most people give up.

The code is not easily available even though it is not secret. , Select Agra Can't (AGC) , Please keep in mind that the Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

Select Ticket Type as e-Ticket.

Select Quota as General.

Click on Find Trains. , Select the appropriate choice available for the train number 12002, train name Bhopal Shtbdi.

There are only two options to choose from
- 1A or CC.

After you make the choice, the current availability situation is shown in the availability panel located on the right hand top corner.

WL means waiting list.

Click on the Book link ,, This printout along with your photo ID proof is to be carried when you travel ,,, However, be prepared for a last-minute change by the Indian Railways of the platform. , It is easy to find your coach and seat. ,,,,

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