{"id":2070,"date":"2017-12-30T21:51:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-30T16:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2018-01-02T09:49:44","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T04:19:44","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-plan-your-trip-to-taj-mahal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-plan-your-trip-to-taj-mahal\/","title":{"rendered":"A complete guide to plan your trip to Taj Mahal"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Mr. Bill Clinton, former US president visited the Taj Mahal, said- \u201cThere are two kinds of people in the world. Those who have seen the Taj Mahal and loved it and those who have not seen the Taj and love it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To cherish the love for Taj, we have brought an all-round guide to plan your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to reach Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Agra is well connected by air, railway, and road routes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching Taj Mahal via air:<\/b><\/p>\n

If you prefer air transport, then there is Air India flight from Delhi to Agra\u2019s Kheria airport. You can hire a cab or taxi to reach the Taj Mahal from the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching Taj Mahal via railways:<\/b><\/p>\n

There are five railway stations in Agra. The main and the central railway station- Cantt railway station is closest to the Taj Mahal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching Taj Mahal via road:<\/b><\/p>\n

One can travel to the Taj via bus, private car, or taxi. From Delhi and Jaipur, Agra is about 5 hours run by road. If you are planning a day outing with family, then hiring a taxi would be most convenient. One can reach the Taj Mahal in less than four hours via road from Gwalior, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Jaipur.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a road trip to the Taj Mahal, <\/span>Gozo<\/span><\/a> provides intercity taxi rides at affordable price. For instance, with <\/span>Gozo<\/span><\/a>, one way fare from Delhi to Agra costs only around Rs 1900.<\/span><\/p>\n

Must have food on your visit to the Taj Mahal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Agra is famous for the Mughlai cuisine.\u00a0Here are some of the must have food when you visit Taj.<\/p>\n[metaslider id=2057]\n

Taj Mahal opening and closing time<\/h3>\n

The Taj Mahal visiting hours is from Sunrise (06:00 AM) to Sunset (06:30 PM) on all days except Friday<\/b>.<\/p>\n

On Friday afternoon, only the Taj Mosque is open to attend the prayers.<\/p>\n

Taj Mahal entry ticket price<\/h3>\n

Indian Citizens: Rs 40<\/b><\/p>\n

Foreigners: Rs 1000<\/b><\/p>\n

There is no entry fee for children below 15 years of age. This is applicable for all children, irrespective of their nationality.<\/p>\n

Inside the Taj Mahal complex, there is Taj Museum<\/b> worth a visit. The timings for the Taj Museum is 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM and the entry is free.<\/p>\n

As Taj Mahal is one of the world heritage sites in India, one can buy its entry ticket from any other world heritage sites in India. Similarly, tickets to other world heritage sites in India can be bought from the Taj Mahal ticket counters.<\/p>\n

Best time to visit Taj Mahal<\/h3>\n

Agra has mainly three seasons- Summer, Winter, and Rainy. The average maximum temperature can reach up to 35 degree Celsius during June and the average minimum up to 14 degrees in January. Accordingly, we have categorized the best time to visit the Taj Mahal as mentioned below-<\/p>\n

October to March:<\/b>
\nThis is the most pleasant time to visit the Taj Mahal as the climate is neither too sunny nor too dull. The noons have the soft, wintry breeze and mild sun. One can comfortably spend their afternoon in the Taj complex or walk around the streets.<\/p>\n

August to October:<\/b><\/p>\n

This period marks the beginning of monsoon and one can enjoy the Taj in clear, rain washed splendor. The rains this time usually drizzle and can add to your joy.<\/p>\n

April to July:<\/b><\/p>\n

This is the holiday season in India as most schools declare summer vacation during this time. \u00a0The temperature is high, but one can spend time in the lush green gardens at the Taj complex.<\/p>\n

\u00a0One day-trip or weekend trip to the Taj<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Taj Mahal is at a short distance from Delhi (only about 220 km). Many people consider a quick trip to Taj on their visit to India. There are two ways to do it-<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Take a train ride from Delhi to Agra and then ride a train back same evening. But this would require an elaborate pre-planning.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You can have a chauffeur driven vehicle from your stay, to the Taj and the same vehicle to return towards the Delhi airport. This looks good on a last minute trip, when there is no other option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Alternatively, you can book a round trip ride on <\/span>Gozo<\/span><\/a>. Gozo can arrange AC vehicles, Sedans for your comfortable ride. <\/span>Gozo<\/span><\/a> also offers referrals for licensed multilingual tour guides, for example English, Hindi, french, German, Italian, Japanese, and other languages.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0Shopping near Taj<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    You can find exclusive leather goods, carpets, and marble art pieces in the market near Taj. some of the popular markets include-<\/span><\/p>\n