Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. One of Seven Wonders of the World, White Marble Mughal Architecture, the Taj Mahal was built by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife, Mumtaj. It is located at the bank of river Yamuna in Agra. It was completed in 1653 with the estimated cost of 32 million Indian rupees which would today stand up to 58 billion Indian rupees. It is considered as the best example of Mughal architecture worldwide and is called the “Jewel of Muslim Art in India”. This is probably the monument that is most recognised the world over for its association with the Indian heritage sites.
Interesting Facts
Suggested time duration
6 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
April to AugustDo's & Dont's
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdaySaturday | 06:00 AM | 06:30 PM | 50 | 50 |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Agra Bus Stand
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1 KM | 1800-180-2877 |
Agra City Railway Station |
4.4 KM | 139 |
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport
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12 KM | 0562-2400844 |
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Parking
Parking is Available for 30 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Agra | 3.8 KM |
Nearest Temples
It is an ancient temple symbolizing Lord Shiva blessings to Krishna. While returning from Gokul
Nearest Attractions
Agra Fort is built purely out of Red Sandstone
It has the biggest Bear Rescue centre for rescued dancing bears
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