The first view of the Taj is always special, and then if this view is under the bright moonlight, it becomes magical and surreal. However, owing to the pandemic this view was not available to tourists for more than a year.
Now, as per news reports, starting Saturday, August 21, visitors can view the Taj Mahal under the moonlight, once again. Night viewing of the Taj is allowed on five nights in a month including the Full Moon night and two days before and two days after except Fridays and month of Ramzan.
For the month of August 2021, visitors can view the monument on August 21, 23 and 24, since the Taj is not open to tourists on Friday, and in UP there is a lockdown in effect on Sunday.
How many tourists are allowed?
In the revised scheme of things, there are three 30 minute slots available every evening, for visitors to view the Taj. These are from 8:30 - 9.00 pm, 9.00 - 9:30 pm and from 9:30 - 10.00 pm. In every slot, only 50 tourists will be allowed. The visitors will need to report 30 minutes before the viewing time mentioned on their ticket at Shilpgram for all the security checks.
Where to book the tickets?
The tickets for the moonlight viewing can be booked a day in advance from the ASI office's counter on 22 Mall Road in Agra, between 10-00 am to 6-00 p.m. The entry ticket costs Rs. 510 for adult Indians and Rs. 750 for Foreign Nationals. For all children between 3 to 15 years of age, the charges are Rs. 500
Given that there is a restriction on movement after 10pm in the night and Sunday’s continue to remain closed, tourists may not yet be flocking to Agra. So here’s a chance for you romantic souls to spend some quality time with your beloved under the moonlight at the ultimate destination of eternal love.
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