Get detailed information about the Taj Mahal visit in Agra, India, including the time and ticket cost.
Taj Mahal Timings
For normal operating days, the Taj Mahal opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes before sunset.
Taj Mahal is normally open to visitors from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day, except on Fridays (when it remains closed for prayers). During the full moon, the monument keeps its gates open for night viewing from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, plus two days after and before the full moon, totaling five days.
Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing. But it is always open on the other days.
The Archaeological Survey of India sets the timings for visits to the Taj Mahal. The Taj is open every day of the week, except Fridays, when it is only open in the afternoon when people are attending the Taj Mosque for prayers. The Taj is open between sunrise and sunset every day. Taj Mahal Tickets are available throughout the day at the western and eastern gates, and at the southern gate tickets are available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visitors can spend as much time in the Taj complex as they like, starting from dawn to dusk.
The Taj Mahal is open for night viewing only on five nights in a month: the night of the full moon, two days before it and two days after it, except for Fridays. In order to reserve tickets for night viewing, please book one day in advance (24 hours).
Outlets for ticketing
Buying a Taj Mahal ticket from the entry gate ticket counter.
Taj Mahal Western Gate:- Tickets are available on Western Gate near Saheli Burj. (Timing-One Hour before Sunrise upto 45 Minutes before Sunset).
Taj Mahal Eastern Gate:- Tickets are available at Eastern Gate of Taj Mahal. (Timing-One Hour before Sunrise upto 45 Minutes before Sunset).
Taj Mahal Southern Gate:- No Entry from this gate at Present only Exit is allowed.
Taj Mahal Ticket Price 2026-27
In order to enter Taj, there are two separate queues for foreigners and domestic tourists and signs will direct you accordingly.
| Tourist Type | Amount (Rs.) (Inclusive of ASI & ADA fees) |
|---|---|
| Domestic/Indian/OCI Cardholder | 50/- + 200/- Additional for visiting main mausoleum (Optional) |
| Foreign Tourist | 1100/- + 200/- Additional for visiting main mausoleum (Optional) |
| Citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries | 540/- + 200/- Additional for visiting main mausoleum (Optional) |
Note:
No entry fee for children below the age of 15 years. (both Domestic and Foreigner).
Additional Rs.200/- will be charged if one wants to visit the main mausoleum
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FAQs
The Taj Mahal opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes before sunset on normal operating days.
Yes, the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing, and it is open on all other days.
For Indian/OCI cardholders, the entry fee is ₹50, and there is an optional ₹200 extra ticket if you want to visit the main mausoleum.
For foreign tourists, the entry fee is ₹1100, plus an optional ₹200 extra for visiting the main mausoleum.
For SAARC & BIMSTEC visitors, the ticket price is ₹540, plus an optional ₹200 extra for the main mausoleum.
Yes, there is no entry fee for children below 15 years (for both Indian and foreign visitors).
Ticket counters are available at the Western Gate (near Saheli Burj) and the Eastern Gate, typically from one hour before sunrise up to 45 minutes before sunset.
Currently, the Southern Gate is exit-only (no entry allowed from this gate).
Yes, the official site mentions online booking via asi.payumoney.com and asiagracircle.in for Taj Mahal e-tickets.
Yes—according to the official site, online tickets include a discount of ₹5 per Indian ticket and ₹50 per foreigner ticket.
Yes, there are separate queues for domestic and foreign tourists, and signboards guide visitors accordingly.
No—drone cameras are strictly prohibited inside the Taj Mahal.
Night viewing runs from 20:00 hrs to 23:59 hrs, in 8 batches (maximum 50 people per batch) with a 30-minute duration per batch.
For night viewing, tourists report at Shilpgram (near the Eastern Gate) for security checks, typically 30 minutes before the time printed on the ticket.
Personal photography is generally allowed, but certain equipment/items can be restricted at security checks; follow the latest official rules on the day of your visit.
No—drone cameras are strictly prohibited inside and around the Taj Mahal.
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