Visit Taj Mahal
One knows that ‘The Taj’ is one amongst the World’s Wonders!
One knows that it is one amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites!!
One knows The Taj as a legend of eternal love of an Emperor for his favourite Queen!!!
Well, ‘The Taj’ has distinctions much beyond just these!
Therefore, ‘The Taj’, surely, deserves your visit once and more!!!
Come, Walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft & pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King. Come to unfold the pages from the past to churn the charm out of its mystique and enrich your imagination about this marvel of an epic in stone, The Taj!
The grace of perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well appointed gardens enhancing the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this mance of love, dedication and purity, ‘The Taj’!
Come take a dip into the saga of ‘The Taj’, culled out from no fiction but facts and unfurl a saga, which is set out of nothing but pure love!
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder! Probably for Taj Mahal, the axiom is just the other way round.The Taj is the beauty personified! The Taj displays its different moods through its varied shades. The Taj has as many shades as any kind of beauty can ever have! The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, golden when the moon shines and the intermediary variants during different hours of the day and during different seasons in a year.
Picturesque descriptions by the historians contemporary to the period of its making, the facts revealed by the scholars & archaeologists of today and the panoramic montage of the reasons behind its making are sketched with every step you would walk towards the mausoleum the next time you visit The Taj!
A look this time at the Taj will keep you indulged with thoughts superimposing your sight and would make you feel the presence of Shah Jahan, the Maker and Mumtaz Mahal, the Reason, as though walking along with you.
Whence its breathtaking splendour makes you wonder breathlessly and you tend to pause for a while but to continue staring at ‘The Taj’, you would sense them standing beside you!
If one has a heart that beats and that beat throbs to seek, the purity of love in galore! Surely one deserves a visit to ‘The Taj’, as much as ‘The Taj’ deserves your visit once, and more!
Come to ‘The Taj’ with blissful pride! Bring the saga come alive!!
Come; fall in love, every time!!!
Taj Mahal Tickets
Ticket price for Taj Mahal visit starts from Rs. 50 onwards for Indian tourist and Taj Mahal night viewing ticket price starts from Rs. 510/- for adults. Book your tickets on the official website.
Indian Tourists
| Sr. No. | Monuments | Weekdays except Friday | Friday | After Visiting Taj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 50/- | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 2 | Agra Fort | 50/- | 40/- | 40/- |
| 3 | Fatehpur Sikri | 50/- | 40/- | 40/- |
| 4 | Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra | 30/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 5 | Itimad-Ud-Daulah | 30/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 6 | Mehtab Bagh | 25/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 7 | Ram Bagh | 25/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 8 | Mariyam’s Tomb | 25/- | 25/- | 25/- |
Foreigners/NRI Tourists
| Sr. No. | Monuments | Weekdays except Friday | Friday | After Visiting Taj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 1100/- | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 2 | Agra Fort | 650/- | 600/- | 600/- |
| 3 | Fatehpur Sikri | 610/- | 600/- | 600/- |
| 4 | Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra | 310/- | 300/- | 300/- |
| 5 | Itimad-Ud-Daulah | 310/- | 300/- | 300/- |
| 6 | Mehtab Bagh | 300/- | 300/- | 300/- |
| 7 | Ram Bagh | 300/- | 300/- | 300/- |
| 8 | Mariyam’s Tomb | 300/- | 300/- | 300/- |
SAARC/BIMSTEC Tourists
| Sr. No. | Monuments | Weekdays except Friday | Friday | After Visiting Taj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | 540/- | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 2 | Agra Fort | 90/- | 40/- | 40/- |
| 3 | Fatehpur Sikri | 50/- | 40/- | 40/- |
| 4 | Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra | 30/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 5 | Itimad-Ud-Daulah | 30/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 6 | Mehtab Bagh | 25/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 7 | Ram Bagh | 25/- | 25/- | 25/- |
| 8 | Mariyam’s Tomb | 25/- | 25/- | 25/- |
Discounts and Additional Information
Tourists buying tickets online will get a discount of Rs. 5/- per Indian ticket and Rs. 50/- per Foreigner ticket.
No entry fee for children below the age of 15 years (both Domestic and Foreigner).
Additional Rs. 200/- will be charged if one wants to visit the main mausoleum.
Taj Mahal Night View
The Taj Mahal, one of the most romantic monuments in the world, stands as a testament to eternal love. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this white marble mausoleum continues to captivate visitors with its beauty and grandeur.
Visiting the Taj Mahal during Full Moon Nights – An Experience like No Other in the World
Night Viewing of the Taj Mahal
Experiencing the Taj Mahal under the light of a full moon is a unique and enchanting experience. The monument is available for night viewing on five days each month: on the full moon night and two nights before and after the full moon.
Where to Buy Taj Mahal Night Viewing Tickets
Night viewing tickets can be purchased from various outlets including travel agents, hotels, tourist offices, or directly from the Archaeological Survey of India. Tickets are available online at Archaeological Survey of India.
Night Viewing Timings
- Night viewing is scheduled from 20:00 hrs to 23:59 hrs.
- Visitors are divided into 8 batches of up to 50 people each.
- Each batch has a time duration of 30 minutes.
- Tourists must report to Shilpgram (near the Eastern gate of Taj Mahal) half an hour before their scheduled time for security checks.
- It is mandatory for all visitors to carry their ID during the visit.
Taj Mahal Night View Ticket Prices
- Adults: Rs. 510/- (Indian), Rs. 750/- (Foreigner)
- Children (3-15 years): Rs. 500/- (both Indian & Foreigner)
Important Notes
- Night viewing of the Taj Mahal is closed every Friday and during the month of Ramzan.
- For more information, tourists are advised to contact their travel agent, hotel, tourist offices, or the Archaeological Survey of India.
A Monument Beyond Words
The Taj Mahal, for which even the course of the river Yamuna is said to have been diverted, can best be described in the words of the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, “A tear drop in the face of eternity.”
No wonder millions of people choose the Taj Mahal as one of the world’s top wonders. Its beauty, especially under the glow of a full moon, is an experience that lingers in the heart and mind, making it a must-visit for anyone who appreciates the timeless essence of love and architectural brilliance.
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