Flying Elephant Hostel

Near Amar Villas Hotel,, Rajive Nagar, Taj Ganj, Agra, India, Distance from city centre: 4.7km

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Flying Elephant Hostel is a home for backpackers next to the Taj Mahal. Free wifi, free bed linen, free towels and blankets. Relax in our lounge area or take a sun bath on our roof top. Start your mornings with Yoga on the rooftop while watching the sunrise at Taj Mahal. Try the delicious Indian cuisine in our restaurant with an amazing view of Taj Mahal.

An only 4 min walk brings you to the Taj Mahal and only 2 min from our hostel you can pass by the Taj Nature walk, a peaceful forest greenery, where you will see peacocks dancing, monkeys, donkeys, cows and horses. No need to pay extra money for a cap or rickshaw to go to the Taj Mahal. Enjoy this top location of our hostel, where you can easy access all the attractions here in Agra.

We are offering fully air-conditioned dorm rooms, standard single and double bed rooms and deluxe rooms. Flying elephant welcomes all the travelers. If you wish to have someone to help you organizing your journey, we are here for you 24 hours.
Come to meet other travelers and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of our place.

Our check in time is 12 AM and check out time is 11 AM. The luggage can be kept in the reception after check out, it´s free of charge. wifi is free in the hostel, even after check out you are welcome to stay in our restaurant or lounge area to use the net.
Our cancellation policy is 48 hours in advance. If the cancellation is made within less than 48 hours we have to charge the full amount.
Prices are per person per night.

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Hostel Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • 24 hour security
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airport transfers
  • Bicycle parking
  • Breakfast not included
  • Cable TV
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Wifi
  • Hot Showers
  • House Keeping
  • LINENNOTINCLUDED
  • Luggage Storage
  • Meals Available
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

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How to reach us from the Railway Station:
Take Mall Road and follow the signs to Taj Mahal via Fatehabad Road. Turn left after Big Bazaar/ McDonald, and continue for about 3 blocks and then take a left to Shilpgram VIP Road and East gate of Taj Mahal.

We are located one building before Taj Plaza hotel. Ask anyone for hotel Rashmi and there you will find the Flying Elephant Hostel.

Distance:26 km
Transportation Options:taxi
Time Cost:45 min
Money Cost:450 rupees

The nearest Railway Station: agra fort railway station
Distance:20 km
Transportation Options: taxi and tuk -tuk
Time Cost:35 min
Money Cost:150 tuk tuk , 250 taxi

The nearest Railway Station: agra cantt
Distance: 19 km
Transportation Options: taxi , tuk -tuk
Time Cost; 35 min
Money Cost: 150 tuk tuk 250 taxi

The nearest Bus Station ;ISBT bus station
Distance: 26 KM
Transportation Options: TAXI AND TUK TUK
Time Cost: 45 MIN
Money Cost: 150 TUK TK AND 300 TAXI

Located Near

In this street you will find nice coffee shops and restaurants, small littlle shops and souvenirs shops. Our hostel is 700 m away from the Taj Mahal, plenty of greenery, peaceful environment and only 2 min away from Taj Nature walk, racious surroundings of Peaceful Forest Greenery. The great location of our hostel offers you an easy access to any sights of Agra and of course it is the perfect location if you want to stay close to the Taj Mahal.

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