Taj Mahal – The Pride of Golden Triangle India Tour

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Taj Mahal is the iconic symbol of love and a jewel of Indian architectural style which is located in Agra on the bank of Yamuna River. The architectural beauty of this magnificent mausoleum is crafted with pure white marble and jeweled with semi-precious stones that give the structure an opulent look. The grand structure of Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. An opportunity to unfold the glorious history of Taj Mahal can only be well-experienced in Golden Triangle Tour which offers you a chance to explore Agra along with Delhi and Jaipur tour. The grandeur of Taj is a major attraction of India’s triangle tour which is the most searchable tour of India. Many special tours are provided by the tour operators in India including one day tours or multi-day tours.

Golden Triangle tour with Agra Taj Mahal

 

  • Day Tours to Taj- many day tours to taj are conducted by the travel operators from the nearby cities of Agra the finest example is Taj Mahal day tour from Jaipur. These tours are well-scheduled as it is the single day trip to taj. The tour starts from your actual location in the early morning and further drive to Agra, later in the evening return back to your previous location.

 

  • Night Tours to Taj- the most wonderful view of Taj can be seen in the full moonlight when the moonlight fall on the white marble structure in the dark. It is the most fascinating view of Taj which is included in Night tours to Taj. These tours start from 20:30 PM to midnight at 00:30 AM in 8 batches with maximum 50 number of people at once. These tours are planned once in a month on the day of full moon.

 

Taj Mahal entry fee

  • Foreigner tourist: 1100/- + 200/- (for visiting main mausoleum optional)
  • Citizens of  SAARC and BIMSTEC countries: 540/- + 200/- (for visiting main mausoleum optional)
  • Indian visitor: 50/- + 200/- (for visiting main mausoleum optional)

Important Note-  No entry fee for children below 15 years (applicable for both domestic and foreigner)

Do’s and don’ts of Taj Mahal

Do’s

  • All the visitors must cooperate in keeping the monument clean.
  • It is advised to hire an approved tour guide and photographer who can be easily recognized by identity card.
  • The taj museum in the complex remains open from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, entry to the museum is free.
  • Polluting vehicles are not allowed within the radius of 500 mts. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles at Shilpgram.

Don’ts

  • Taking Drone Camera in Taj Mahal is strictly prohibited.
  • Smoking and eating are prohibited inside Taj Mahal. Tobacco products, fire, smoking items, liquor, eatables (chips, toffee etc), electric goods, mobile charger, tripods, etc are prohibited.
  • Keep your phone silent or switch off inside Taj Mahal.
  • Photography in the main mausoleum is not allowed.
  • Do not carry big bags and books in the complex.
  • It is requested not to make noise inside the monument.
  • The above-stated list of prohibited items with mobile phones and cameras are not allowed in night Taj Mahal tour. Extra batteries and video cameras are not allowed although the camera is permitted after the security check at the main entrance.

Taj Mahal is the finest example of the fascinating Mughal architectural style which was once the winner of Seven Wonders of the World. The monument is also entitled as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site of India which acquires a major attraction of tourists to the city. Embark upon the opulent architecture of Mughal emperor under the Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour Package and explore the magnificent Mughal art of Agra.

7 Tips for exploring Taj Mahal

7 Tips for exploring Taj Mahal

If you are visiting India for first time then you must be visiting Taj Mahal which is an iconic part of your tour. Most of the tourists visit Taj Mahal while enjoying the Golden Triangle Tour where three magical destinations are explored together in a single tour- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These destinations are known as magical destinations due to the exploration of heritage, culture and traditions in a short span of time. The tour starts with the sightseeing in Delhi and then to Agra where this magnificent Taj Mahal can be witnessed. Well, there are few things that if you know in advance for visiting Taj Mahal then your trip can become memorable.

1| Best Time to visit Taj MahalGolden Triangle tour with Agra Taj Mahal

The best time to witness the Taj Mahal is during the sunrise when there is less crowd and nice lighting. In this way, you can also escape from the midday heat which may make your visit unpleasant.  For this, you will need to arrive early at the ticket counter, as you will find a long queue. The booth opens at 6:00 am and it would be better if you reach at 5:15 a.m. We know waiting for this much time may be irritating for you but you will end up with some splendid views of Taj Mahal which are worth watching. The ticket booth is 1km far from the entrance. You can walk or hire a rickshaw. If you are a foreign tourist then you will get shutter at free of cost (included in your ticket).

2| Choosing Entrance Gate

There are three gates for entering into the Taj Mahal. You can choose a gate which is near your stay.

 

  • East Gate:east gate taj mahal Golden Triangle
    This gate is crowded but you will not require waiting for a long time in the queue.

 

  • West Gate: West Gate taj mahal Golden Triangle
    This is the most crowded gate during the midday but less crowded during early morning that East Gate.

 

  • South Gate: South Gate agra taj mahal golden triangle
    This gate opens after 8:00 am so for people who are planning to see sunrise, this gate should be avoided.

3| Ask for inclusions with ticket

If you are a foreign tourist then remember with your ticket costing you INR 1000, you are also provided a shoe cover, water bottle and map of Agra. The prices have been revised before it was INR 750.

4| Be prepared to stand in a different queue for men and women

If you are travelling with an opposite sex then you will have to separate from your travel partner due to the different queues and meet at some checkpoint later. If you have kids with you then take care of them as they may get lost somewhere in the crowd.

5| Wear decent

There is no restriction on what are you wearing? But in India, especially ladies should prefer such clothes covering their body from top to bottom. Also, if it is hot then wear light shades and loose clothes

6| Find out what you can’t bring inside

Before entering into the monument, your bags will be scanned and if found anything which is not allowed to carry inside then you will have to go to the cloakroom to keep such belongings in the locker. Click here (https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/do%26nots.html) to find out what is not allowed to carry inside.

7| Click stunning picturesClick stunning pictures taj mahal Golden Triangle Agra

Get some good shots in your camera and make the Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour memorable forever. Get some pictures with close up where intricate carvings can be captured.

Enjoy your Golden Triangle Itinerary by adding Taj Mahal in the package and remember the above tips shared with you to have a fantastic trip.