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 entry of visitors to the Taj Mahal continues. Over 3.5 lakh people in Agra depend on revenue generated from tourism.” He said that black-marketing of tickets at the Taj Mahal is causing revenue loss to the tourism industry and local economy. The two monuments had reopened for public on September 21, after a gap of 188 days with a cap on entry of 5,000 and 2,500 visitors per day in two shifts.

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Tourist footfall decreases at Taj as Agra continues to sizzle
7 months ago

Tourist footfall decreases at Taj as Agra continues to sizzle

Hindustan Times  

City of Taj reels under intense heat wave with Agra recording 46.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, a day after it recorded the maximum temperature at 46.9 degrees Celsius across the country. “The strong heat wave has been having its impact on tourists coming to Taj Mahal and a special team of ASI working as ‘May I Help You’ unit has …

ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments
1 year, 6 months ago

ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments

Hindustan Times  

Agra Demands from various quarters to promote lesser-known monuments in the Taj city notwithstanding, the focus continues to remain on the iconic Taj Mahal. ASI stamped eight monuments through tickets in Agra, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Etmaduddaula, Rambagh and Mariam Tomb. “Besides the Taj Mahal, both Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are world …

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 …

Taj Mahal is the most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22
2 years, 2 months ago

Taj Mahal is the most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22

India TV News  

Highlights Taj Mahal is the most visited ASI site for domestic tourists The total number of domestic visitors stood at 2,60,46,891 In 2021, tourism grew steadily on a global scale despite COVID-19 prohibition The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site, was among the 10 most popular centrally-protected ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22, according to a new report …

Data | Taj Mahal is India’s top-grossing monument, despite rapid decline in foreign tourists
2 years, 5 months ago

Data | Taj Mahal is India’s top-grossing monument, despite rapid decline in foreign tourists

The Hindu  

July 21, 2022 02:15 pm | Updated 04:22 pm IST The Taj Mahal continued to be the most visited monument in India, raking in over ₹25 crore in FY22, despite a 73% decrease in revenue compared to FY20 due to COVID-related restrictions. Due to the COVID-related travel restrictions, foreign tourist arrivals crashed to just about one lakh in 2021 from …

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 …

Tourism Figures Crash by 84%, Agra Worst-Hit: As Taj Mahal Reopens, a Read Through UP's Travel Diary
3 years, 6 months ago

Tourism Figures Crash by 84%, Agra Worst-Hit: As Taj Mahal Reopens, a Read Through UP's Travel Diary

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh saw its tourism numbers crashing by 84 per cent in 2020, with its top tourism sites like the Taj Mahal staying closed for much of the year due to lockdown, Covid-19 and foreign tourist inflow becoming a trickle. The Uttar Pradesh tourism report says UP saw only 8.7 crore tourists in 2020, including just 8.9 lakh foreign tourists, …

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 …

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day
4 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day

Live Mint  

India reopened the Taj Mahal after six months on Monday, with the first visitors trickling into the famous monument as authorities reported 86,961 new coronavirus infections across the country, with no signs of a peak yet. "We can survive for another four to six months: after that we will have to take some serious calls," said Abid Naqvi, who saw …

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, …

Agra’s Taj Mahal may reopen from Monday with restrictions
4 years, 5 months ago

Agra’s Taj Mahal may reopen from Monday with restrictions

Op India  

Agra’s Taj Mahal is all set to reopen to visitors from Monday onwards three months after it was closed due to coronavirus lockdown. The decision to reopen the Taj Mahal will, however, be taken by the district administration later on Sunday evening. Those monuments or museums which are in the non-containment zones may be opened for visitors and entry tickets …

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6
4 years, 5 months ago

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6

India TV News  

After an unprecedented lockdown that lasted almost 3 months, monuments, including the Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort will be reopened for visitors from Monday. The decision to reopen the Taj Mahal and other ASI protected monuments for visitors from July 6 was taken by the Union Culture Ministry and was welcomed by the tourism industry captains in Agra. Union …

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