Taj Mahal Details

⏰ Taj Mahal Timings

The Taj Mahal is open six days a week (closed on Fridays) and welcomes visitors from sunrise to sunset. Special night viewings are available on selected days.

Type of Visit Opening Hours Closing Hours Days Open
General Visit (Daytime) 6:00 AM 6:30 PM Monday – Thursday, Saturday – Sunday
Sunrise Visit 5:30 AM 7:00 AM Monday – Thursday, Saturday – Sunday
Night Viewing 8:30 PM 12:30 AM Only on Full Moon Night & Two Days Before & After

Taj Mahal Entry Ticket Prices

The Taj Mahal entry fees vary for Indian and foreign tourists. Additional charges apply for visiting the main mausoleum.

Category Entry Fee (Without Mausoleum Access) Entry Fee (With Mausoleum Access)
Indian Citizens ₹50 ₹250
SAARC & BIMSTEC Nationals ₹540 ₹740
Foreign Tourists ₹1100 ₹1300
Children (Below 15 Years) Free Free
Night Viewing (Indian Citizens) ₹510 -
Night Viewing (Foreign Nationals) ₹750 -

Taj Mahal Tour Packages Prices

Are you Looking for the Taj Mahal Tour Packages? Below is a detailed Taj Mahal Packages price comparison with itinerary details, duration, and cost breakdown to help you choose the right trip.

Taj Mahal Tour Packages Duration Sightseeing Places Estimated Price (Per Pax)
Same Day Agra Tour by Car From Delhi Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh ₹6,500
Same Day Agra Tour by Train Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah ₹7,200
Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi Same Day Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Local Market ₹6,800
Sunrise to Sunset Tour by Car Same Day Sunrise at Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri ₹7,500
Agra Overnight Tour From Delhi By Car 1 Night / 2 Days Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Local Markets ₹10,500
Same Day Agra Tour By Shatabdi Express Train Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah ₹8,000
Same Day Mumbai Agra Tour Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri ₹12,500
Day Trip Delhi Jaipur Tour Day Trip Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal ₹9,500

Additional Charges & Facilities

  • Battery-Operated Vehicle: ₹20 per person
  • Shoe Covers for Mausoleum: ₹10
  • Photography: Free (No tripods allowed inside the monument)

Best Time to Visit Taj Mahal

Season Best Visiting Time Weather Conditions
Winter (October - February) Morning (Sunrise) Cool & Pleasant
Summer (March - June) Evening (Sunset) Hot, Avoid Midday
Monsoon (July - September) Daytime or Night Viewing Rainy, Fewer Crowds

Important Travel Tips

  • Carry Valid ID Proof: Aadhar Card / Passport required at entry.
  • Avoid Friday Visits: The monument remains closed on Fridays.
  • No Food or Large Bags: Security checks restrict carrying food, big bags, or electronic items inside.
  • Best Photography Spot: Diana Bench & Mehtab Bagh offer the best Taj Mahal photo opportunities.

Others Places Ticket Price in Agra

Places Highlights Timings Entry Fee
Agra Fort Massive Red Sandstone Fort, Mughal Architecture 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open Daily) ₹50 (Indians), ₹650 (Foreigners), Free for children below 15
Fatehpur Sikri Historical Mughal City, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open Daily) ₹50 (Indians), ₹610 (Foreigners)
Mehtab Bagh Scenic Garden with Taj Mahal View 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open Daily) ₹30 (Indians), ₹300 (Foreigners)
Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb "Baby Taj", First Mughal Marble Mausoleum 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open Daily) ₹30 (Indians), ₹310 (Foreigners)
Akbar’s Tomb Resting Place of Emperor Akbar, Mughal Architecture 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Open Daily) ₹30 (Indians), ₹310 (Foreigners)