One of the greatest wonders of the world and was built in Agra between 1931 and 1948, Taj Mahal has been at the forefront of attracting millions of people all over the world to India, every year. If this is your first time going there, you ought to know all the ins and outs. And that's what this guide will provide.

Location and Time to Go During the Year
Agra is almost 200 kilometers away from Delhi, and is connected fairly well by railway as well as roads. Express trains like Shatabdi Express or expressways like the Yamuna Expressway, are a perfect way to reach there. If you’re going via car, then expect toll fees for single as well as round trips.

The best time to visit Taj Mahal is during the month from November to February, as the weather will be pleasant. Also you can visit early and spend the sunrise there, as it's very beautiful. Same Day Trip to Taj Mahal

Entry, Opening Hours and Inside Tour
To enter the Taj Mahal, there are a total of 3 gates that you can use to enter - the West Gate is the most popular one, along with the East Gate which is mostly used by foreigners and finally the South Gate which is the most little used gate. The Taj Mahal remains open from 6AM to 7PM everyday, except on Fridays. It's also open from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM to view moonlight, two days before and after full moon days.

On the inside, it's time to explore. You can click really nice photographs from the riverbank behind the monument, or sit on the marble or the bench, where the Taj Mahal creates a great backdrop. There's also the other side of the riverbank, called “Mehtab Bagh”, which is a garden complex which you can also explore. You can take riverboat tour too. The main part of the arch doorway, along with the fountains that line the entrance makes a great photo taking situation. The Tomb of Mumtaz Mahal is mostly the main focus, made by a marble structure and a dome on top of it. Definitely, as you can see, there's so much to do inside the Taj Mahal. There's also a watchtower on the eastern side of the Taj Mahal for viewing sunset view of the monument.

Dress Code and Security
There is no such specific dress code to comply with here, but you should always be respectful.

Security here though is very much strict. You can only take essential items like mobile phones, water bottles, etc. During moonlight viewing, mobile phones are banned too, and only cameras are allowed for clicking photos.

Festivals and Other Attractions
In the month of February, from 18th to 27th, Taj Mahotsav is celebrated in Shilpgram, Agra, which is close-by to the Taj Mahal. It is focused on the Mughal Culture.

Regarding other attractions, there’s not much to see besides the Taj Mahal. There's the beautiful Agra Fort though or the mesmerizing Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is 55 kilometers away from Agra.

Conclusion
Therefore, we can easily conclude how much great the Taj Mahal is - from the structure to all the things that surround it. Visiting the Taj Mahal is once in a lifetime opportunity, and you should definitely try to make the trip more memorable. Hopefully, our in-depth informative article will help you on that, so that you may encounter no such problems.