Taj Mahal is a pride of India along with a big reason for tourism in India. The night time view of this icon of affection is very captivating. The white marble monument bears poignant beauty in Sunset and draped within an exotic shade of orange.People can savor the sight of this awe-some symbol of love Taj Mahal bathed in soft silver light from the moon too for five nights each month. An order from the Hon'ble Supreme Court asia allowed visit to Taj at Night for five nights including 2 days before and two days following the full Moon night except Fridays and month of Ramzan from 28th November, 2004.The tickets can be purchased in advance from the ticket counter at western gate. The Taj Mahal is opened for night viewing from 8-30 P.M. to 12-30 A.M. The marvel of purity of Taj within the darkness of night rocks !!!!Visitors have to report at Shilpagram complex 30 minutes prior to the viewing time. Following the security check visitors are allowed in the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal. Total 50 individuals eight batches are allowed to witness the best wonder for half hour duration.Remember:
- The visitors need to keep their baggage in the counter free of cost.
- Video camera is prohibited within the monument during the night viewing.
- Beauty of Taj Mahal during day
- Taj Mahal, an unblemished beauty is a among the Seven Wonders around the world. The Archaeological Survey asia has placed it among the list of World Heritage site. Words seem superflous with regards to describe its beauty. The classic illustration of Mughal architecture facinated the great poet Guru RabindraNath Tagore also. He described Taj Mahal like a "tear on the face of eternity."
One has to arrange guide on his own or by hotel as no official escorts can be found at the site. Hawkers and salesmen aren't allowed in the premises.
