Ever thought of view more spectacular,jaw dropping view than witnessing Masterpiece of Love -TAJ MAHAL ..??.Many articles are already written regarding beauty of this magnificent master piece ,but only few of them are illustrating the entire cost right from entry to exit of this beautiful mausoleum.
1)Parking- Charges of parking are quiet nominal.Details as under

Vehicle Type | Cost(For 4 hours) |
Car | Rs 100 |
Taxi/Van | Rs 80 |
Mini Coach | Rs 150 |
Large Coach | Rs 250 |
Bike | Rs 20 |
2)Taxi/Cab- As you get down from your vehicle there are number of mobile Taxi which cost around Rs 10 are available to escort you from parking to Tajmahal Entrance gates .
There are number of shop available at entrance where you can shop for souvenirs & eat to fulfill your appetite prior to visit .
3)Tickets- Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general public viewing
There are two types of mode for buying tickets offline & Online
Offline-For Buying tickets from Entry gates ,there are two gates where tickets are available
Tajmahal Western Gate-Tickets are available near Saheli burj(Timings -1 hour before sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset)
Tajmahal Eastern Gate-This gate usaully has lesser crowd (Timings -1 hour before sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset)
Tickets Cost
Tourist Type | Amount(Including ASI+ADA Fees) |
Foreign Tourist | Rs 1100(Entry Ticket)+Rs 200(For main mausoleum) |
For Citizens of SAARC+BIMSTEC Countries | Rs 540(Entry Ticket)+Rs 200(For main mausoleum) |
For Indian/OCI Card holders | Rs 50(Entry Ticket)+Rs 200(For main mausoleum) |
Online-Only one official website is available for booking tickets online at
Discount of Rs 5 is for Indian Tourist & Rs 50 for foreign Tourist is available on online bookings.
So ,Friends these are the details which although does not confer details regarding beauty of Tajmahal ,but provides necessary details regarding expenditure on travel which can help in your planning in advance.
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