The visit timings of Taj Mahal in Agra, India, are between 6 AM-7 PM everyday, except Fridays. Tourists can also visit Taj Mahal during the sunrise and the sunset to enjoy breathtaking beauty of this wonderful monument of love. All day entry costs for foreigners is US$ 20 (approx. Rs. 970), while for Indians daytime entry cost is Rs. 20. At sunrise and sunset, the entry cost for Indians is increased to Rs. 110, while foreigners can enjoy all day entry at just US$ 20.
The Archaeological Survey of India has decided that the Taj Mahal will remain closed on Fridays for the public, except for those who go to offer Friday prayers in the mosque next to the Taj. On Fridays, the entry timings to the mosque in the Taj Mahal complex are between 1200 hrs 1400 hrs. The beautiful monument of love, which attracts thousands of visitors every day, previously remained closed on Mondays. There's no timings limit on visits to the Taj, once you are inside the complex till the evening. Some people spend most of the day in the Taj complex, relaxing in the beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens and enjoying the breathtaking view of the beautiful Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the finest architectural masterpieces in the world. The beautiful monument of love shows a different aspect of beauty at different times of the day. As its vast marble surfaces fall into shadow or reflect the sun, its color changes, from soft grey and yellow to pearly cream and dazzling white. At sunrise the Taj looks pinkish offering a mesmerizing sight to its visitors, while at sunset the Taj turns into an exotic shade of orange. But the best timing to enjoy the poignant beauty of the Taj is during moonlit nights, when the cool white marble is bathed in the soft silver light of the moon, providing a truly stunning view to visitors. Travel to Agra with Hotels Agra India and discover the various colors of the enchanting Taj Mahal and other wonderful tourist attractions of Agra.
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