Taj Mahal

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  • Address: Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
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  • Timings: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +91-5622227261
  • Ticket Price: 1000 INR
  • Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Art And Culture, Mosque, Religious Site, Historical Site, Monument, Family And Kids, Architecture , Unesco Site
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The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and most recognized buildings of India and the world and the Story of Taj Mahal is monumental wonder built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is designated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and one of the three World Heritage Sites which are located in Agra.

The Taj Mahal was built of expensive marble, along with countless jewels and priceless gems inscribed in the walls. The monument is situated upon the south bank of the Yamuna, and it is an exceptional example of the finest architectural symmetry that dates back to the 17th century.

The entrance is adorned with twenty-two domes and the Taj Mahal is built upon a high marble base, which is built on top of a sandstone platform. The main and largest central dome has the tombs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan erected directly beneath it. The interiors used to be studded with jewels from far and wide although these have now been removed. The outer walls and the tombs bear the engravings of scripts from the holy Quran which are simply stunning and can still be seen clearly.

The world famous monumental wonder of Taj Mahal is one of the must visit places in everyone's life and there is obviously a huge crowd that is waiting to explore the historical landmark. Skip the line by booking tickets for Taj Mahal well in advance. Although tickets for Taj Mahal can be bought directly, it is more of a hassle than to grab the Taj Mahal tickets here. Buy tickets for Taj Mahal from the tickets section, as it comes with a remarkable tour experience and as for the Taj Mahal ticket prices, this is the best deal you can get!

Facts and Figures

  • Location : On the banks of river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Year of Construction : 1631 - 1653
  • Built By : Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
  • Spread Over : 42 acres
  • Significance : One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Taj Mahal Travel Tips

  • Night viewing is only possible on Full moon nights. For details please refer official website.
  • The tombs of the Emperor and Empress which are displayed permanently are model tombs.
  • The real tombs are situated beneath in the basement compound, which are allowed public viewing only on very selective days.
  • Only 400 visitors allowed, in 8 batches of 50 people.

Entrance Ticket Details For Taj Mahal

  • Given prices are for foreigners.
  • Foreign tourists: 1000 INR
  • Citizens on SAARC and BIMSTEC countries: 530 INR
  • Indians: 40 INR
  • Children below 15: Free
  • Night viewing charges (foreigners): 750 INR
  • Night viewing charges (Indians): 510 INR

Taj Mahal Hours

  • Taj Mahal is open from sunrise to sunset.
  • Night viewing timings: 8:30pm – 12:30am
  • Night viewing duration: 30 minutes

How to Reach Taj Mahal

  • Electric driven vehicles are available to reach Taj Mahal.

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  • Taj Mahal Address: Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
  • Taj Mahal Contact Number: +91-5622227261
  • Taj Mahal Timing: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Taj Mahal Price: 1000 INR
  • Best time to visit Taj Mahal(preferred time): 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Taj Mahal: 03:00 Hrs
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  • 90.05% of people who visit Agra include Taj Mahal in their plan

  • 79.4% of people start their Taj Mahal visit around 10 AM - 11 AM

  • People usually take around 3 Hrs to see Taj Mahal

Monday, Thursday and Saturday

93.75% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Taj Mahal

People normally club together Mankameshwar Temple and Mehtab Bagh while planning their visit to Taj Mahal.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

Taj Mahal Reviews & Ratings

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    On 28-Apr-2022

    Visited here twice when I was a kid living in Bangkok, Thailand. Got to see it with the full moon lighting it as well. Even at the ages of nine and ten I was impressed by its beauty.

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  • distance of tazmahal from agra station

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    • The nearest station to Taj Mahal is Agra Cantt Railway Station which is about 6.2 kilometres away. It would take you around 20-30 minutes by car to reach Taj Mahal from this railway station.  

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