Palace & FortAgra Fort
Agra · Uttar Pradesh
A vast red-sandstone Mughal fortress and palace — a UNESCO site with a poignant view across the river to the Taj Mahal.
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Taj Mahal
Agra · Uttar Pradesh
The greatest monument to love ever built — a flawless white-marble mausoleum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Timings
Sunrise – sunset (closed Fridays); night viewing on select dates
Entry
Approx ₹50 (Indian) / ₹1100 (foreign) + ₹200 for the main mausoleum
Best time
Sunrise, for soft light and fewer crowds
Time needed
2–3 hours
No photograph prepares you for it. The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, is widely considered the most beautiful building in the world — a perfectly symmetrical vision of white marble that seems to change colour with the light, from soft pink at dawn to dazzling white at noon.
Up close, the marble is inlaid with semi-precious stones in delicate floral patterns, and the calligraphy and gardens are as exquisite as the famous dome. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, it's the single most iconic sight in India.
Don't miss
- ›The Taj at sunrise, when the marble glows and crowds are thinnest.
- ›The intricate pietra dura (inlaid stone) work up close.
- ›The view from across the river at Mehtab Bagh at sunset.
Good to know
Closed on Fridays. Go at sunrise. Large bags and many items are banned — travel light. Book tickets online to skip queues.
Plan your visit
Timings
Sunrise – sunset (closed Fridays); night viewing on select dates
Entry fee
Approx ₹50 (Indian) / ₹1100 (foreign) + ₹200 for the main mausoleum
Best time to visit
Sunrise, for soft light and fewer crowds
Time needed
2–3 hours
How to reach
Agra, Uttar Pradesh; ~3–4 hrs from Delhi by expressway/train
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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