SILHOUETTE OF TAJ

One of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal is located on the banks of River Yamuna in Agra. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Constructed entirely out of white marble in the 17th century, Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. Every year visitors numbering more than the entire population of Agra pass through the magnificent gates to catch a glimpse of this breathtaking monument! Covering an area of approximately 42 Acres, the construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631 and it took 17 years before it was completed in 1648! It was constructed using white marble obtained from Makrana in Rajasthan. Entry Gates : Taj Mahal can be accessed through three gates Tour groups enter through the east and west gates and independent travellers through the south gates The east gate has the shortest queues There are separate lines for men and women at all three gates Tips : Don't forget to retrieve your free bottle of water (500ml) and shoe covers which are included in the ticket price. Restricted Items : Drone is prohibited inside and around Taj Mahal Eating and smoking Mobile phones to be kept on silent or switched off mode Photography is prohibited inside the main mausoleum Timings : Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset Closed on Friday Every Friday Taj Mahal is only accessible to practising Muslims to attend the prayers in the afternoon Time Required : 2 hours Entry Fee : Indian Citizens and Visitors from SAARC countries: INR 50 Citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries: INR 540 Foreign Visitors: INR 1100 (Additional INR 200 for every tourist who wishes to enter the mausoleum) Entry is free for all children below 15 years #pindlemalasiya #clickwithrahul #thatwiseowl #sharewithsantoshi #guidebook #meetlocals #pindle #pindlegems