The Night Viewing of the Taj Mahal
The fabulous night view of the Taj Mahal is one of the ways to attract the tourist. Indeed, the night view is pleasant and Shah Jahan used to view the Taj Mahal similarly on the full moon days to enhance the beauty of the Taj Mahal. When you see the Taj Mahal with its glittering gems and stones in the mild light of full moon, the hidden riches of the Taj Mahal are enhanced making it more and more beautiful. Let us know more about the full moon night view of the Taj Mahal.

When is the night view of the Taj Mahal?

2 days before and 2 days after the full moon night, the night viewing of the Taj Mahal can be enjoyed. Night viewing of the Taj Mahal is closed in the month of Ramzan (Muslim Festival) and on every Friday.

Below is the Board showing the Rules for Night Viewing of the Taj Mahal

1. Night viewing of Taj Mahal has been allowed from 28th November, 2004 for five nights in a month including the Full Moon night and two days before and two days after except Fridays and month of Ramzan as per the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

2. The night viewing of Taj Mahal is opened from 8-30 P.M. to 12-30 A.M.in eight batches of 50 persons for half an hour duration.

3. The visitors of the night viewing of Taj Mahal have to report at Shilpagram complex half an hour in advance of the viewing time.

4. The entry is allowed from the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal only after security check near the Eastern gate.

5. The visitors have to keep their luggage at the counter free of cost.

6. No video camera is allowed in side the monument during the night viewing.

7. The night viewing tickets of Taj Mahal can be purchased from the Booking Counter located in the office of Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, 22 The Mall, Agra, Uttar Pradesh in between 10-00 am to 6-00 p.m. one day in advance of the date of night viewing.

8. The night viewing ticket can be cancelled in the Booking counter of ASI at 22 The Mall, Agra on the same date of viewing upto 1.00 p.m.with cancellation charge of 25% of the ticket.

DATES OF FULL MOON NIGHTS IN DIFFERENT YEARS

Below is the table which tells you the dates of full moon night when you can arrange for a night view visit to the Taj Mahal

Tickets availability

Tickets for the night viewing of the Taj Mahal are available 24 hours (1 day) before the Night viewing of the Taj Mahal. The tickets can be purchased from the office of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The visitors are requested to confirm the dates from the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India.

Entry Fees

Indian Adult   510/-                Indian Children (3 to 15 years)  500/-
Foreigner        750/-                Foreign Children  (3 to 15 years) 500/-
Free for children of 0-3 years of age (Indian and Foreigners both)

Timings

10 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Address

22, Mall Road,
Agra,
Uttar Pradesh,
India

Phone: +91 562 2227261, +91 562 2227263

Fax: +91 0562 2227262

Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Source: The website of Archaeological Survey of India

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DEBABRATA SAHA   |2009-08-06 06:52:48 i want travel guide for taj & agra Reply

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