Heritage / Cultural

Taj Mahal Visit

Agra

Stand before humanity's greatest monument to love — the Taj Mahal (1632–1643), built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The white marble mausoleum's 22-year construction employed 20,000 craftsmen, its surface inlaid with 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones in intricate floral pietra dura patterns.

2–3 hours₹50 Indians / ₹1,100 foreigners (+ ₹200 for inner mausoleum)Sunrise (opens 30 min before sunrise); Full moon nights (limited tickets)

Pro tip from your tour advisor

Book tickets online at asi.payumoney.com — entry is timed-slot based. Sunrise visit (gate opens 30 min before) offers soft golden light and fewer crowds. Go again at sunset for completely different lighting.