Taj Mahal to be shut for 4 hours on February 12 to welcome G20 guests
1 year, 10 months ago

Taj Mahal to be shut for 4 hours on February 12 to welcome G20 guests

India Today  

The administration of Agra is working on war footing to welcome guests coming to the G20 conference in the city. The Taj Mahal will remain shut to tourists for four hours due to the arrival of G20 guests in Agra on February 12. A senior official told India Today TV that issues of women empowerment are likely to be discussed in the first G20 meeting to be held in Agra on February 11 and February 12. Agra District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal said that on February 12, guests from G20 countries would also be able to visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, but the time for the arrival of guests at these monuments has not been decided yet.

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World Heritage Day: Entry free to centrally protected monuments on April 18
8 months ago

World Heritage Day: Entry free to centrally protected monuments on April 18

Hindustan Times  

There will be no entry charge at centrally protected monuments on World Heritage Day, on Thursday. In Agra, there are three world heritage sites recognised by UNESCO namely Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km from the city. “All monuments where entry is ticketed, will have free entry on World Heritage Day on Thursday. Special children from Tears …

G-20 Summit: Taj, Agra Fort to remain closed to public on Feb 12
1 year, 10 months ago

G-20 Summit: Taj, Agra Fort to remain closed to public on Feb 12

Hindustan Times  

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will remain closed to the general public on February 12 in view of the visit of delegates from G-20 nations to these monuments in Agra. Tourists at the Taj Mahal “In the exercise of powers under Rule 5 of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules 1959, the competent authority has decided to close …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 2 months ago

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower

India Today  

As the Archaeological Survey of India keeps the iconic Taj Mahal closed for tourists on Fridays to facilitate weekly maintenance of the monument, and Friday namaz that takes place at the royal mosque inside the monument, the Agra administration has found other ways to allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal, without entering the premises. Just like the Agra Development …

Free entry for tourists for 3 days at Taj Mahal for Shah Jahan\'s Urs
2 years, 10 months ago

Free entry for tourists for 3 days at Taj Mahal for Shah Jahan\'s Urs

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: On the occasion of the 367 'Urs' of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, tourists will get free entry to Taj Mahal from February 27 to March 1. Raj Kumar Patel, Superintending Archeologist of ASI, Agra Circle, told PTI, "There will be free entry for the tourists at the Taj Mahal from February 27 to March 1 on the …

Agra: Free entry for tourists for three days at Taj Mahal
2 years, 10 months ago

Agra: Free entry for tourists for three days at Taj Mahal

India Today  

Tourists arriving at the Taj Mahal in Agra are in for a treat. Tourists will get free entry to the Taj Mahal on February 27, 28 and March 1. According to the ASI officials, a three-day Urs of Shah Jahan will be celebrated in the Taj Mahal on these three days, because of which tourists are getting this exemption. Dr …

Agra: Visitor dressed as Krishna denied entry at Taj Mahal, ASI says self-promotion not allowed
3 years, 3 months ago

Agra: Visitor dressed as Krishna denied entry at Taj Mahal, ASI says self-promotion not allowed

Op India  

On August 28, the security personnel stationed at the 17th-century monument Taj Mahal reportedly denied entry to a man dressed as Lord Krishna to celebrate Janmashtami inside the premises. On several occasions, the security personnel at Taj Mahal have stopped people as they were wearing dupattas with Shri Ram written on them, which led to controversies. Visitors rush at Taj …

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here
3 years, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here

Hindustan Times  

Taj Mahal, the 17th-century marble mausoleum in Agra, is set to reopen for night viewing from Saturday after more than a year, owing to relaxations in the coronavirus disease -related restrictions. The Taj Mahal, also categorised as one of the "seven wonders of the world", was closed down for night viewing on March 17 last year when the Covid-19 lockdown …

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday
3 years, 4 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday

India TV News  

After remaining closed for over a year for night viewing, the Taj Mahal will open from August 21 for visitors who want to explore the marble monument under moonlight, officials said on Friday. ASI Superintending Archaeologist Vasant Kumar Swarnkar told PTI that night viewing will be allowed on August 21, 23 and 24 as the monument is closed every week …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid cases in the country, the Union Culture Ministry has decided to shut down the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and other Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments with immediate effect. The news of the Taj Mahal's closure has disappointed the tourists who had arrived in Agra to view the world-famous monument. Talking to …

Agra Mayor Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Removal of 5,000 Per Day Limit on Taj Mahal Visitors
4 years, 1 month ago

Agra Mayor Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Removal of 5,000 Per Day Limit on Taj Mahal Visitors

News 18  

The Mayor of Agra, Naveen Jain, has sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ministry of culture to remove the restriction of 5,000 visitors per day. Naveen Jain, who is also the president of the All India Council of Mayors, said, “All types of businesses, industries, trains, buses have started operating after the Covid-19 lockdown but restriction on …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Reopen for Tourists from Today Amid Strict Coronavirus Safety Measures
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Reopen for Tourists from Today Amid Strict Coronavirus Safety Measures

News 18  

Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort reopened on Monday for tourists after almost six months of closure due to Covid-19 triggered lockdown. As of now, only 5,000 visitors would be permitted at the Taj Mahal and only 2,500 would be allowed at Agra Fort. Apart from the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, the iconic Bada Imambara and Chhota Imambara in …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to reopen from Monday after 6 months of closure
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to reopen from Monday after 6 months of closure

India TV News  

India's star tourist attraction, the 17th-century monument of love, the Taj Mahal, and the Agra Fort, are all set to reopen from Monday, after an unprecedented closure of six months, due to Covid-19 pandemic. Amar Nath Gupta, caretaker of the Taj Mahal, said: "Sanitisation at the Eastern and the Western gates, thermal screening, painting of circles for social distancing, etc., …

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts
4 years, 3 months ago

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts

News 18  

Tourism industry representatives are demanding for the reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, why not the two world famous heritage sites located near here in Maharashtra. Digital promotion of tourist spots is also needed to resume tourism activities during the pandemic, they said during a …

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to Reopen from September 21 for Limited Visitors Amid Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to Reopen from September 21 for Limited Visitors Amid Covid-19

News 18  

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will be reopened for tourists from September 21, the District Administration announced on Monday. With the decision of reopening Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, people associated with the tourism industry are hopeful that the Covid-19 triggered economic crisis will be somewhat curtailed. The Uttar Pradesh government issued new guidelines for Unlock 4 on August 30, …

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