Buses to Varanasi start at Agra Fort Bus Stand, southwest of the fort. There are deluxe buses between Agra and Jaipur every half an hour. The tariff equals that of second class rail fares For driving down from Delhi, the best route is by Mathura Road via Faridabad, Vrindavan and Mathura. There are excellent rest houses with catering facilities interspersed on the highway every 50 to 75 kilometers. The midway point, Kosi, has an ITDC motel with fast food facilities and a restaurant.
Most hotels conduct sightseeing tours.
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are freely available and their rates depend on the distance covered. Intercity buses also operate on a point to point basis. Coaches and taxis can also be hired from various travel agencies. Their rates are negotiable. World Travel Directory Embassies Cities of World Travel Forum Currency Convt.