(full moon) night viewing of the Taj Mahal

branchazel · Jul 18th, 2009, 00:56

woohoo!!!! so i read that "There are night viewing sessions on the nights of a full moon and the two days before and after (so five days in total)." and we just happen to be there on the first day of this 5-day-night viewing period!!!

just wanna find out more info: do we have to pay extra for this? if so, how much?
and what time does the night viewing go on till? (read that the taj normally closes at 7:30pm)

rajered · Jul 18th, 2009, 01:01

This is the information provided by Archaeological Survey of India

The night viewing of Taj Mahal is opened from 8-30 p.m. to 12-30 in eight batches of 50 persons for half an hour duration. The visitors of the night viewing of Taj Mahal have to report at Shilpagram complex half an hour in advance of the viewing time. The entry is allowed from the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal only after security check near the Eastern gate. The visitors have to keep their luggage at the counter fee of cost. No video camera is allowed in side the monument during the night viewing.
The night viewing tickets of Taj Mahal can be purchased from the Booking Counter located in the office of Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, 22 The Mall, Agra, Uttar Pradesh in between 10-00 am to 6-00 p.m. one day in advance of the date of night viewing. The night viewing ticket can be cancelled in the Booking counter of ASI at 22 The Mall, Agra on the same date of viewing upto 1.00 p.m.with cancellation charge of 25% of the ticket.
Rate of Night Viewing Ticket: Indian (Adult)- Rs 510/-; Foreigner (Adult)- Rs 750/- and Children ( 3Yrs to 15 Years age)- Rs. 500/-.
The Full Moon days are on 6th August, in the month of September night viewing is closed due to the holy month of Ramzan.

delhiwala · Jul 19th, 2009, 04:40

Yes ! There is no full moon visit to Tajmahal if it's friday or during the entire month of Ramzan.......

rangss · Sep 5th, 2009, 20:07

Has anyone visited the Taj at night? I am wondering if I can get tickets in advance...

wichy · Sep 5th, 2009, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangss

Has anyone visited the Taj at night? I am wondering if I can get tickets in advance...

Yes, you could and should get ticket in advance. You cant buy ticket at the day you're going to visit Taj at night (I believe because of security reason), so you should go to the office of Archeological Survey of India the day before you intend to have a night Taj experience and buy tickets. And take your passport with you, by the way

Shivani Skydancer · Sep 6th, 2009, 20:05

750 rupees for half an hour! Wow... how much does it cost these days to go in the daytime?

wichy · Sep 6th, 2009, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shivani Skydancer

750 rupees for half an hour! Wow... how much does it cost these days to go in the daytime?

For day visit the price is the same - 750 IR

But you can stay in Taj territory as long as you want

Shivani Skydancer · Sep 6th, 2009, 20:39

Thank you Wichy, that's good

Does anyone know if one could come in the daytime on a full moon night, then go out and come back in later using the same ticket?

bonded · Sep 6th, 2009, 20:43

No. The ticket for night viewing has to be bought a day in advance. The details are given in post # 2

Shivani Skydancer · Sep 6th, 2009, 20:47

Now I'm confused: Is Wichy right, or Bonded??

bonded · Sep 6th, 2009, 20:51

The viewing time for Taj is from Sunrise to Sunset. After that people cannot stay in Taj.

During Full Moon people can visit Taj during night. For this they have to purchase the ticket a day in advance.

If the 2nd is a Full Moon and you want to see the Taj you would have to buy the ticket on the 1st. You can not get a ticket on the 2nd.

wichy · Sep 6th, 2009, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shivani Skydancer

Now I'm confused: Is Wichy right, or Bonded??

I cant see the contradiction between our posts

They are answers for 2 diffetent questions. And yes, if you want to visit Taj at night - you have to buy the ticket at Archeologic Survey of India (with your passport details in it) the day before the visit.

By the way - if you left Taj territory in daytime visit, you cant go back inside with the same ticket, you have to buy the new one.

Shivani Skydancer · Sep 7th, 2009, 06:40

Thank you Bonded!! Now I understand. Wichy said with a dayticket one can stay on "Taj territory" for as long as one likes. Ok, it is actually only till sunset!!!

Thank you Wichy too...

scullygirl · Oct 4th, 2009, 11:23

I'd like to do the moonlight tour. I know I need to get tickets the day ahead. Do they sell out quickly?

wichy · Oct 4th, 2009, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by scullygirl

I'd like to do the moonlight tour. I know I need to get tickets the day ahead. Do they sell out quickly?

To sell 5 tickets takes about 7-10 minutes. They'll write down your passport data and print your ticket

Jul 18th, 2009, 00:56	#1
branchazel Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: hong kong Posts: 57	(full moon) night viewing of the Taj Mahal woohoo!!!! so i read that "There are night viewing sessions on the nights of a full moon and the two days before and after (so five days in total)." and we just happen to be there on the first day of this 5-day-night viewing period!!! just wanna find out more info: do we have to pay extra for this? if so, how much? and what time does the night viewing go on till? (read that the taj normally closes at 7:30pm)

Jul 19th, 2009, 04:40	#3
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Yes ! There is no full moon visit to Tajmahal if it's friday or during the entire month of Ramzan....... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Sep 5th, 2009, 20:07	#4
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,846	Has anyone visited the Taj at night? I am wondering if I can get tickets in advance... __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

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Jul 18th, 2009, 01:01	#2
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	This is the information provided by Archaeological Survey of India The night viewing of Taj Mahal is opened from 8-30 p.m. to 12-30 in eight batches of 50 persons for half an hour duration. The visitors of the night viewing of Taj Mahal have to report at Shilpagram complex half an hour in advance of the viewing time. The entry is allowed from the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal only after security check near the Eastern gate. The visitors have to keep their luggage at the counter fee of cost. No video camera is allowed in side the monument during the night viewing. The night viewing tickets of Taj Mahal can be purchased from the Booking Counter located in the office of Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, 22 The Mall, Agra, Uttar Pradesh in between 10-00 am to 6-00 p.m. one day in advance of the date of night viewing. The night viewing ticket can be cancelled in the Booking counter of ASI at 22 The Mall, Agra on the same date of viewing upto 1.00 p.m.with cancellation charge of 25% of the ticket. Rate of Night Viewing Ticket: Indian (Adult)- Rs 510/-; Foreigner (Adult)- Rs 750/- and Children ( 3Yrs to 15 Years age)- Rs. 500/-. The Full Moon days are on 6th August, in the month of September night viewing is closed due to the holy month of Ramzan.

Sep 6th, 2009, 20:05	#6
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	750 rupees for half an hour! Wow... how much does it cost these days to go in the daytime?

Sep 6th, 2009, 20:39	#8
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Thank you Wichy, that's good Does anyone know if one could come in the daytime on a full moon night, then go out and come back in later using the same ticket?

Sep 6th, 2009, 20:43	#9
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	No. The ticket for night viewing has to be bought a day in advance. The details are given in post # 2

Sep 6th, 2009, 20:47	#10
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Now I'm confused: Is Wichy right, or Bonded??

Sep 6th, 2009, 20:51	#11
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	The viewing time for Taj is from Sunrise to Sunset. After that people cannot stay in Taj. During Full Moon people can visit Taj during night. For this they have to purchase the ticket a day in advance. If the 2nd is a Full Moon and you want to see the Taj you would have to buy the ticket on the 1st. You can not get a ticket on the 2nd.

Sep 7th, 2009, 06:40	#13
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	Thank you Bonded!! Now I understand. Wichy said with a dayticket one can stay on "Taj territory" for as long as one likes. Ok, it is actually only till sunset!!! Thank you Wichy too...

Oct 4th, 2009, 11:23	#14
scullygirl Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 58	I'd like to do the moonlight tour. I know I need to get tickets the day ahead. Do they sell out quickly?