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 |
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Night Viewing (Foreign Nationals) |
₹750 |
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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) |