rivergypsy0

I will be visiting the Taj Mahal this upcoming December 15th, on full moon night.
Has anyone dealt with buying tickets specifically for night viewing? Any advice?

Lindsey

I just saw a post on indiamike.com about this, with all the details of how to do it. They open for night viewings only 5 nights per month, with a limited number of tickets.

rivergypsy0

Thanks Lindsey, I'll check out the site.
Its amazing that with all the tourist draw,the taj mahal has,the Goverment Tourist Bureau hasn't yet created a website that would make it easier for one to visit it.

rivergypsy0

For those interested
·Taj will opened at Night only for five days in a month i.e. full moon night, two days before & two days after full moon night.
·Maximum no. of 400 people in eight batches of 50 person each shall only be allowed to view the taj, on any one night
·Ticket will be issued in the name of the viewer and it would not be transferable. Identity is essential for buying the ticket of night viewing of the Taj.
·Tickets available only (same day tickets will not be issued) 24 Hours before the day of night viewing of the taj at archaeological survey of India (ASI) 22, mall Road, Agra, Tel: (91-562) –2227261, 2227263, Fax (91-562)- 2227262
·The schedule of night viewing of the taj will be from 2030 hrs to 0030 Hrs.
·Night viewing of the taj will not be allowed on Friday and in the month of ramzan.

Ticket rates:

1. For Indian Rs. 510
2. For Foreigner Rs. 750 (USD 15)

jacketwatch

Interesting. As "foreigners" touring the Taj last yr. the day rate is about the same but then the "local" rate was peanuts in USD. For night viewing the local rate is much higher but the foreigner rate ia the about the same.

mrwunrfl

Will this viewing be available next year or does it end in December? I seem to recall reading that this was being arranged for this year only, for a significant anniversary milestone.