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Taj Mahal the most beautiful monument of love could now be seen by the moonlight. It will be kept open two days before the full moon night and two days later. However, monument will remain closed on Fridays even during full moon nights. For details please contact Minar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Tajmahal visit by Moonlight
1. The Supreme Court of India has now permitted visit to Tajmahal by moonlight.
2. The Tajmahal by moonlight shall be open on Full moon day and 2 days before and 2 days after the full moon.
3. On every Friday, it shall remain closed. ( even for moonlight visit it shall remain closed on Friday ).
4. The full moon dates are given below in the table.
5. The entrance tickets presently are as follows :
Adult :
Non Indians - Rs 750/-
Indians - Rs 510/-
Children : 3 to 15 years
Non Indian - Rs 500/-
Indians - Rs 500/-
6. The tickets are issued ONLY ONE DAY in advance from ASI, Agra office.There is NO same day issue of tickets.The timings for ticket purchase are 1100 to 1700 hours one day before.
7. The tickets are computer printed individually with full details of the Visitors and are non transferable.
8. ASI needs following details in advance on the application form for ALL Visitors and same can be deposited through representatives also.
Name
Sex
Passport Number
Age
Nationality
For Indians need age / address and full names for all Visitors.
9. ASI shall allot tickets for any batch as per availability.
10. The Visitors shall have to reach at Shilpgram parking on their own 30 minutes before and then they shall be taken in the batches of 50 persons per group by police escort in battery van and back. There is no charge for battery van.
11. The Visitors are permitted for 30 minutes only inside Tajmahal and entry is ONLY till first Red Sandstone platform at the entrance gate.
12. Video cameras / hand bags are not permitted. Only still camera and binoculars are permitted.
13. During the months of Dec and Jan heavy fog is anticipated hence the visibility from the platform shall be very poor.
14. The timings are 2030 to 2400 hours. Eight batches of 50 persons. Total 400 visitors per day.
15. Guides are not allowed and if required separate full ticket as applicable to Indians ( Rs 510/- ) shall have to be purchased.
16. Tajmahal for moonlight visits shall NOT be open to visitors during the month of RAMZAN.
