Taj Mahal

One of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal is located on the banks of River Yamuna in Agra. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Constructed entirely out of white marble in the 17th century, Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. Every year visitors numbering more than the entire population of Agra pass through the magnificent gates to catch a glimpse of this breathtaking monument!

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal stands for the Crown of Palaces in the Persian language. The tomb is laid out in a rectangular shape and can be approached through a massive gateway which has an arch and alcoves on either side of it. There are water channels and fountains in the entrance which makes the monument even more spectacular. The reflection of this majestic spectacle in the Yamuna is almost poetic in its perfection!

Covering an area of approximately 42 Acres, the construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631 and it took 17 years before it was completed in 1648! It was constructed using white marble obtained from Makrana in Rajasthan.

Weather : N.A.

Timings : Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset

Closed on Friday

Every Friday Taj Mahal is only accessible to practising Muslims to attend the prayers in the afternoon

Time Required : 2 hours

Entry Fee : Indian Citizens and Visitors from SAARC countries: INR 50

Citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries: INR 540

Foreign Visitors: INR 1300

(Additional INR 200 for every tourist who wishes to enter the mausoleum)

Entry is free for all children below 15 years