General
Travel Info on Taj Mahal in Agra
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Taj
Mahal Timings
The Archaeological Survey of India has
decided that Taj Mahal will remain closed
on Fridays for the public except for
those who go for afternoon prayers in
the mosque next to the 17th century
monument. The monument, which attracts
thousands of visitors every day, previously
remained closed on Mondays. |
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The Taj will remain open from 6 am-7 pm everyday
except Fridays. Entry costs Rs 970 for Foreigners
and for indians during the sunrise and sunset
entry costs Rs 110 and during the daytime
Rs 20/-. On Fridays, people will be allowed
to go for the customary prayers between 1200
hrs 1400 hrs at the mosque in the Taj Mahal
complex.
Described by the Indian classical poet Tagore
as a "tear on the face of eternity",
the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the zenith of
Moghul architecture and quite simply one of
the world's most marvellous buildings. Volumes
have been written on it s perfection, and
its image adorns countless glossy brochures
and guide books; nonetheless, the reality
never fails to overwhelm all who see it, and
few words can do it justice.
A Day at Taj
Mahal in Agra
Taj Mahal in the Morning
The glory of the monument is strangely undiminished
by the crowds of tourists who visit each day,
as small and insignificant as ants in the
face of this immense and captivating monument.
That said, the Taj is at its most alluring
in the relative quiet of early morning, shrouded
in mists and bathed with a soft red glow.
As its vast marble surfaces fall into shadow
or reflect the sun, its colour changes, from
soft grey and yellow to pearly cream and dazzling
white; it's well worth visiting at different
times. This play of light is an important
decorative device, symbolically implying the
presence of Allah, who is never represented
in anthropomorphic form.
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Beauty of Taj Mahal during Day
The Taj Mahal shows a different aspect of
beauty at different times of the day. The
sight of the Taj awash with the subtle pinks
of dawn is an unforgettable sight. Sunsets
stain the Taj an exotic shade of orange. But
nothing beats the poignant beauty of the Taj
seen when the cool white marble is bathed
in the soft silver light of the moon. Even
in the bright light of the day, this wonder
of the world shines with an awe-inspiring
loveliness.
There's no time limit on visits to the Taj,
and some people spend most of the day here,
sitting, reading, dozing or picnicking in
the beautifully kept gardens. Hawkers and
salesmen are not allowed in, and official
guides are not available on site, but can
usually be provided by hotels, and always
accompany organized tours. The ticket office,
just outside the western gate, is rarely blocked
by long queues, except between 4 and 5 pm
before the admission fee increases; bring
the right amount of money as the ticket booth
attendants rarely have change and tend to
pocket the difference.
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