Among the last of the eleven Mughal-built gardens along the banks of Yamuna river and opposite the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh Agra is one of its kind. It was Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire in India, who built these gardens in the year 1530. After the death of Babur, the gardens were left unattained. Shahjahan was the one who restored these gardens to their former glory.

Shah Jahan built the Mehtab Bagh garden to prevent soil abrasion by the Yamuna that will harm the Taj Mahal. Most of the beautiful features of the Mehtab Bagh were destroyed due to frequent floods that occurred in the early 1900s. Most of the ground was turned into a plain ground of sand. 

The myth of Shah Jahan wanting to build the replica of the Taj Mahal at the site of Mehtab bagh was turned out to be a false one when the archaeological survey of India ( ASI ) excavated at the Mehtab Bagh site in the year 1994. The ASI discovered the Charbagh which was buried under the sand. After the excavation was done all the important features of this popular tourist attraction were restored in their original form.

Mehtab Bagh Agra is a square-shaped garden which is known as Charbagh Mughal Style with each side measuring 300m. The garden is located on the banks of river Yamuna. White walkways of this garden divide this garden into various sections. A variety of beautiful fruit trees are also present in Mehtab Bagh. A stunning water fountain is located at the very center.

• A beautiful view of sunset can be enjoyed at Mehtab Bagh Agra. 
• A great view of the Taj Mahal appears from the garden. 
• Some quality time can be spent on the banks of river Yamuna. 
• Long walks during the sunset are profoundly enjoyed by the visitors.

• Do not pollute the beautiful gardens by throwing garbage other than dustbins.
• Sunset from the garden is a must to watch.
• The garden is not on the same side as the Taj Mahal, so keep that in mind.
• The Mehtab Bagh ticket price is only 30 rupees for Indian visitors.

The beauty of Mehtab Bagh Agra remains intact throughout the year, so feel free to plan your visit without any hesitation. During the monsoon season, watching the river Yamuna flow from Mehtab Bagh is a whole different experience.

• Taj Mahal
• Agra Fort
• Taj mahal museum
• Paradise park
• Red Fort

• The garden area was originally built by the Mughal emperor Babur.
• Shah Jahan was the one who built the Mehtab Bagh Agra.
• The view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh Agra is something to see.
• Mehtab Bagh was destroyed due to frequent floods in the 1900s.