Entry Fee:
| For | INR |
| Indian | 45 |
| SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries | 535 |
| Foreigner | 1050 |
Timings:
The Taj Mahal is open from sunrise to sunset,6 AM to 6:30 PM, except on Fridays when it is closed for prayers. The timings may vary slightly depending on the season.
Location:
Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna River and is easily accessible by road, rail, and air.
Amazing Facts about Taj Mahal:
- The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and took 22 years to complete.
- It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
- The white marble used in the construction of the monument changes its color throughout the day, appearing pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, and golden at night under the moonlight.
- The Taj Mahal complex includes beautiful gardens, reflecting pools, and other structures like the mosque and guesthouse.
- Taj Mahal mosque, made up of red sandstone. Used for prayer purposes, mosque faces direction of holy city of Mecca.
Nearby Attractions:
- Agra Fort
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Sikandra
- Agrasen ki Baoli
- Ram Bagh
- Mehtab Bagh
