Recently, the authorities have built a new spot in Mehtab Bagh for tourists to watch the Taj Mahal after sunset. Yes, the Taj Mahal can be visited after sunset to enjoy the view of the Taj Mahal reflecting the moonlight. What is so special about visiting this marble mausoleum on a full moon night?
The Blue Taj Mahal
As the moon goes over the horizon, the color of the monument changes to shades of blue and even to complete darkness. When the moon is at its zenith, the moonlight reflects off the marble surface and brightens the entire monument.
While the surroundings become darker, the beauty of this moon-beamed monument would be beyond explanation.
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Proposal destination
Night view of Taj Mahal is becoming a very famous proposal destination among young lovers. The tourists are not allowed to enter into the monument. You get to experience Taj Mahal glittering in the silvery rays of the moon. The backdrop of such a shining diamond would be the perfect spot to kindle romance.
Night view tickets
Tourists are allowed to enter the monument from 8:30 pm, and the entrance closes by 12:30 am. Tourists are let into the premises in batches of fifty. Each batch can stay inside for 30 minutes. The tickets have to be booked a day before the night viewing.
The tourism department is planning to extend this visit throughout the month. However, if you wish to enjoy the grandest view, it is best to visit on a full moon night, two nights before and after the full moon.
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Avoid monsoon
For the monument to glitter in the rays of the moon, the moon’s rays must fall on the Taj Mahal completely. If you are visiting between July and September, the sky will be covered with rain clouds, which would hinder the rays from falling on the monument.
Thus, you might end up watching the dark silhouette of the Taj Mahal. Owing to the climate of Agra, it is best to choose the cool nights from October to March, rather than the summer season.
Suggestions to enjoy the night view
- Pre-book your tickets and choose any of the batches between 11:30 pm and 12:30 am. This is the time when the moon would be right above the monument, making it more beautiful and brighter.
- If you want to enjoy the view of Taj Mahal throughout the night, you can choose to stay in any of the hotels that offer rooms with a Taj Mahal view.
- You will not be allowed to take your video cameras or phones. So, do not forget to bring your camera.
- The night view is not open during the month of Ramadan.
Just like the night view, the sunrise and sunset views are also mesmerizing to enjoy.
