Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal's marble dome rises beyond a symmetrical garden, turning pink in Agra's first light.

Frame the tomb through the Great Gate, then follow the reflecting channel toward its marble plinth. The eastern jawab arches offer another view of the illuminated façade. Book through ASI, bring government photo ID, or a passport for foreign visitors, and observe the ticket's roughly three-hour limit; dress modestly, leave large bags behind, and avoid food, tobacco, tripods, drones and phone chargers. Photography inside the tomb chamber is prohibited.

Best light
Sunrise
Best months
Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov
Time needed
Half a day

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Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal's marble dome rises beyond a symmetrical garden, turning pink in Agra's first light.

Frame the tomb through the Great Gate, then follow the reflecting channel toward its marble plinth. The eastern jawab arches offer another view of the illuminated façade. Book through ASI, bring government photo ID, or a passport for foreign visitors, and observe the ticket's roughly three-hour limit; dress modestly, leave large bags behind, and avoid food, tobacco, tripods, drones and phone chargers. Photography inside the tomb chamber is prohibited.

Best light
Sunrise
Best months
Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov
Time needed
Half a day

Get around

Eat & drink

Sleep

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