Taj Mahal was Built by Mughel Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal,Taj Mahal is a perfect example of Mughel Architecture in India, Taj Mahal carries Persian , Indian, Islamic architectural styles, Construction of Taj Mahal started in year 1632 and completed in year 1653.

Moonlight View Of Taj Mahal :

Tourists come to Agra to have a glimps of Taj Mahal and View white marble structure in moon light is awesome experiance , Total 400 tourists are allowed to have moon light view of Tajmahal in one day, Total five nights are available for moonlight view, One night as full moon light and two nights before full moon night and two nights after full moon night are available for moon light view. Full moon light nights are published at bottom of this page .So you can plan your trip accordingly.

Tourist from whole world come to watch this monument of love at moonlight nights, Its said Taj Mahal looks best in moon light, its look like a fairy tale castle in moonlight.

Security Precautions: Moonlight View of Taj Mahal
Tourists are allowed to view Taj Mahal at moonlight from a distance of 500 meters, Tourist can watch Taj from a nearby red sandstone platform on moon light nights. Tourists can carry still cameras for photography and binoculars for clear viewing.

Ticket Charges: Moonlight View of Taj Mahal

The entrance tickets presently are as follows: (Entrance fees is including of booking service charge)

Rs. 750 + 200 Service Charge for Foreigners
Rs. 550 +  200 Service Charge for Indians

Important Things: Moonlight View Taj Mahal

The tickets are issued ONLY ONE DAY in advance from Archeological survey of India, Agra office. There is NO same day issue of tickets. The timings to purchase tickets are 1100 to 1700 hours one day before.
The tickets are computer printed individually with full details of the guests and are non transferable.

ASI needs following details in advance on the application form for ALL Foreign guests and same can be deposited threw representatives also.
Name, Sex, Passport Number, Age, Nationality

For Indians need age / address and full names for all guests
ASI shall allot tickets for any batch as per availability. The tickets are issued from the first batch onwards.
The guests shall have to reach at Shilpgram parking on their own 30 minutes before and then they shall be taken in the batches of 50 persons per group by police escort in battery van and back.
The guests are permitted for 30 minutes only inside Taj Mahal and entry is ONLY till first Red Sandstone platform at the entrance gate.
Video cameras / hand bags are not permitted. Only still camera and binoculars are permitted without any extra charge.
The timings are 2030 to 2400 hours. Eight batches of 50 persons. Total 400 visitors per day.
Guides are not allowed and if required separate full ticket as applicable to Indians ( Rs 750/- ) shall have to be purchased.

Full Moon Nights: Year 2010