{"id":41,"date":"2021-10-13T11:35:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T11:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoteldekho.in\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2021-10-13T11:35:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T11:35:14","slug":"taj-mahal-agra-history-entrance-fee-timings-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoteldekho.com\/blog\/taj-mahal-agra-history-entrance-fee-timings-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Taj Mahal Agra \u2013 History, Entrance Fee, Timings, Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agra is one of the important tourist destinations in India. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was founded by the Sikander Lodhi dynasty and later on captured by Mughals. Agra is famous for various cuisines and sweet dishes which is a mixture of Mughal and Indian dishes. Agra has many rich heritages and Cultures. There are many Tourist Attractions in Agra<\/strong> are famous by the names Agra Fort<\/strong>, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, and Baby\u2019s Taj also called as Itmad-ud-Daulah\u2019s tomb.<\/p>\n

Taj Mahal \u2013 The Jewel of Muslim art in India is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal captivates people from all over India and the World for its Mughal architecture. The beautiful view of the Taj Mahal during the sunrise and sunset attracts people to capture those moments in their camera for lifetime memories. The Taj Mahal is a unique blend of Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles.<\/p>\n

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  1. The Information Related to Taj Mahal Is as Follows<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Night View of the Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Entry Fee for Sunset View for Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Hotels in Agra<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. How to Reach Agra<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. The Information Related to the Taj Mahal Is as Follows<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Address \u2013 Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001<\/p>\n

    Visiting Hours \u2013 6.00 AM \u2013 6.00 PM<\/p>\n

    Phone Number \u2013 91-562-2226431, +91-562-2233056<\/p>\n

    Official Website \u2013 http:\/\/tajmahal.gov.in<\/p>\n

    Entry Fee \u2013
    \nIndians \u2013 Rs 40
    \nForeigners \u2013 Rs 1000<\/p>\n

    Children \u2013 No entry fee for children<\/p>\n

    Wi-Fi- The facility of free Wi-Fi is available for half an hour. Rs 30 will be charged after that.<\/p>\n

    Note-<\/strong>\u00a0Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.<\/p>\n

    2. Night View of the Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Special facility of Night view of Taj Mahal is available for the travelers which they can avail on five days in a month i.e. on full moon night and two nights before and two nights after the full moon.<\/p>\n

    3. Entry Fee for Sunset View for Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Indian \u2013 Rs 510<\/p>\n

    Adult \u2013 Rs 710<\/p>\n

    Children (3-15 years) \u2013 Rs 500<\/p>\n

    Tickets Timings \u2013 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. (Tickets are available 24hours before night viewing of the Taj Mahal)<\/p>\n

    Note \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Night view of the Taj Mahal is closed on Friday and in the month of Ramzan.<\/p>\n

    4. Hotels in Agra<\/strong><\/p>\n

    There are a plethora of luxurious and budget Agra Hotels<\/strong><\/a> to stay according to your convenience and comfort. If you are searching for 5 star hotels in Agra<\/a> then the following hotels are the best options.<\/p>\n

    ITC Mughal \u2013 It is situated at the Taj Ganj, Agra.<\/p>\n

    Oberoi Amarvillas \u2013 It is situated on the Taj East Gate Road, Agra.<\/p>\n

    Radisson Blu Hotel Agra Taj East Gate \u2013 It is situated on the Taj East Gate Road, Agra.<\/p>\n

    Ramada Plaza \u2013 It is situated on the 672, Basai, Fatehabad Road, Agra.<\/p>\n

    Hotel Trident \u2013 It is situated on the Fatehabad road, Agra.<\/p>\n

    If you are looking for the best 4 star hotels in Agra then you can opt for the following options-<\/p>\n

    Four Points by Sheraton- It is situated on Taj Nagari Phase 1, Fatehabad Road, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282004<\/p>\n

    Hotel Clarks Shiraz- It is situated on the Taj Rd, Agra Cantt, Idgah Colony, Agra<\/p>\n

    Courtyard by Marriott- It is situated on the Taj Nagri Phase-2, Fatehabad road, Agra.<\/p>\n

    There are various\u00a0Budget Hotels in Agra<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0which are as follows-<\/p>\n

    Hotel Pentas \u2013 It is situated on the, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Opp. D.M. Residence, Chhipitola, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n

    Hotel Aditya Palace \u2013 It is situated on Namner Rd, Katlupur, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n

    Hotel Treebo White Inn \u2013 It is situated on the Shilpgram Road, Taj Nagari -1, Near Shilpgram, Agra.<\/p>\n

    5. How to Reach Agra<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Agra is well connected to other cities via railways, roadways and airways. Kheria Airport is the nearest airport which is located 5 km away from the city. It connects Agra to Delhi, Varanasi and Khajuraho. There are four major railway stations in Agra which includes Agra Cantt., Agra Fort, Raja-ki-Mandi and Idgah Agra junction which connects it to the major cities of India like Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi and Kolkata. Agra is well connected to other cities via roadways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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