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Taj Mahal Ticket Booking

In an effort to prevent large numbers of visitors from causing irreversible damage, authorities have introduced additional entry fees for the main mausoleum, taking overall prices from 50 rupees to 250 rupees for Indian citizens and from about $16 to roughly $19 for international tourists.

As there is no official dress code, men may find it comfortable to dress to the weather but shirts or t-shirts with sleeves (rather than tank tops) and trousers or long shorts may be a smarter choice for visiting sites such as the Taj.

Eastern gate

Avoid winters as the Taj will shadowed by fog, i.e., from the months of November to February. So early summers, i.e., from March to June is the best time to visit the monument. And the best days to plan a visit are between Monday and Thursday. Just in case you are planning a trip to Taj Mahal, take note of these tips.

The gardens themselves are okay, but the real view is across the river to the back of the Taj Mahal complex. What is even better, if you happen to arrive to Agra on a Friday, the complex is closed (but not the Mahtab Bagh) and you can capture images of the Taj with no humans present.

Night viewing of Taj Mahal is available on five days in a month i.e. on full moon night and two nights before and two after the full moon. Night Viewing Ticket can be cancelled in the above mentioned office on the day of viewing up to 1 P.M. (Cancellation charges:25% of the ticket).

Normally, you should budget 2 to 3 hours as time taken to visit agra fort.

Although quite rare, it’s still better to remain cautious, particularly if you are new to the city. Avoid walking alone at night (especially women), or if walking is unavoidable, then try to stay in well-lit public areas.

Petha

You can cover your shoes and relish The Taj. Yes, shoes are not allowed while you are entering the main building of taj.

Taj Mahal is facing a big threat from pollution. The survey, commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, found that pollution levels in the city of Agra, where the Taj Mahal is located, had risen significantly over recent years as a result of growth in industry, traffic and population.

As with most monuments in India, there are no tripods or gimbals allowed. The gardens face the Taj Mahal from the west and offer a beautiful view of the monument on the river.