Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar
4 years, 6 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar

Al Jazeera  

Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India. India, home to 1.3 billion people and some of the world’s most crowded cities, has recorded more than 5.4 million COVID-19 cases, with approximately 100,000 new infections and more than 1,000 deaths recorded daily in the past several weeks. Instead, in recent months his government has eased restrictions, including on many train routes, domestic flights, markets, restaurants – and now, visiting the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many experts say that even though India is testing more than a million people a day, this is still not enough and the true number of cases may be much higher than officially reported. “Cases are still increasing rapidly… I have no idea how we can reopen educational institutions now,” West Bengal’s Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said.

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ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments
1 year, 10 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 …

Ahead of G20 delegates’ visit, Taj Mahal-Agra Fort to remain closed on 12 Feb
2 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of G20 delegates’ visit, Taj Mahal-Agra Fort to remain closed on 12 Feb

Live Mint  

As part of a warm welcome of G20 delegates in the city, Taj Mahal and Agra For will remain closed for four hour or more on 12 February, officials told PTI on Monday. The monument sites will remain closed during the scheduled visit of the G20 delegates. "Arrangements are being made in full swing to welcome delegates for a G20 …

Taj Mahal to be shut for 4 hours on February 12 to welcome G20 guests
2 years, 1 month 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: Foreign tourist goes missing after testing covid positive
2 years, 2 months ago

Taj Mahal: Foreign tourist goes missing after testing covid positive

Live Mint  

A tourist from Argentina, who had come to visit the Taj Mahal tested positive for COVID-19 on December 26, has gone missing, said Chief Medical Officer Agra Dr Arun Kumar Srivastava on Wednesday. The tourist's samples were collected during screening at the Taj Mahal and on testing positive in the antigen test, he was not allowed to enter the monument …

Covid Alert: No entry for tourists in Taj Mahal without testing | DETAILS inside
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid Alert: No entry for tourists in Taj Mahal without testing | DETAILS inside

India TV News  

Covid Alert: No entry for tourists in Taj Mahal without testing | DETAILS inside Covid Alert: No tourists will be allowed to enter the premises of the Taj Mahal without testing. The District Health Information Officer in Agra informed that the Taj Mahal in Agra is put on alert. With this, the District Health Information Officer in Agra has informed …

World Heritage Week 2022: Free entry to Taj Mahal for all tourists on November 19
2 years, 4 months ago

World Heritage Week 2022: Free entry to Taj Mahal for all tourists on November 19

India TV News  

World Heritage Week : The Archaeological Survey of India will not charge any entry fee at the Taj Mahal in Agra on November 19. "Entry will be free for all at Archaeological Survey of India monuments on 19 November to mark commencement of World Heritage Week," Archaeological Survey of India tweeted. "Throughout the World Heritage Week general cultural activities and …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 5 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 …

Taj Mahal most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Taj Mahal most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report

Firstpost  

New Delhi: 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 released by the Union Ministry of Tourism. The report said due to restrictions related to COVID-19, “the number of foreign tourist arrivals in India during 2021 decreased to 1.52 million as …

Taj Mahal is the most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22
2 years, 6 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, 8 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: Security fencing to be upgraded around Taj Mahal
3 years, 1 month ago

Agra: Security fencing to be upgraded around Taj Mahal

India Today  

In an attempt to enhance the security of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has decided to replace the existing barbed wire fencing with iron mesh fencing supported with iron angles and concertina coils on the top in about 300 meters of area around the monument. According to a report published in the Times of India, ASI’s superintending …

Free entry for tourists for 3 days at Taj Mahal for Shah Jahan\'s Urs
3 years, 1 month 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
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

Tourist Footfall, Revenue Collection for Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Other Monuments Hugely Hit By Pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Tourist Footfall, Revenue Collection for Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Other Monuments Hugely Hit By Pandemic

News 18  

Ticket sales at monuments, including Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Ajanta and Ellora Caves fell hugely from Rs 336 crore in 2019-20 to a little over Rs 40 crore in the year 2020-21 that saw lockdown restrictions and travel bans due to the Covid-19 pandemic, data from the Ministry of Culture showed. In 2019-20, there were around 5 crore visitors …

The Latest: India's Taj Mahal reopens as new infections slow
3 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: India's Taj Mahal reopens as new infections slow

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NEW DELHI — India is …

Tourism Figures Crash by 84%, Agra Worst-Hit: As Taj Mahal Reopens, a Read Through UP's Travel Diary
3 years, 9 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 reopens for tourists as India eases COVID curbs
3 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal reopens for tourists as India eases COVID curbs

Al Jazeera  

India reopens its famed marvel of love and several other monuments as the number of new infections continues to decline. India’s iconic Taj Mahal has reopened to the public as the country, still reeling from a disastrous second wave of the pandemic, rushes to lift restrictions in a bid to revitalise its economy. The 17th-century monument, built by Mughal emperor …

Taj Mahal to reopen from Wednesday, 650 visitors allowed at a time
3 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen from Wednesday, 650 visitors allowed at a time

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: At the Taj Mahal, which will reopen for visitors from Wednesday, only 650 people will be allowed to enter the premises at a time, officials said on Tuesday. All the centrally protected monuments, museums and sites closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic will reopen on June 16, an Archaeological Survey of India order issued on …

ASI to Take Up Conservation Work in Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Amid Lockdown
3 years, 11 months ago

ASI to Take Up Conservation Work in Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Amid Lockdown

News 18  

With monuments run by the Archaeological Survey of India closed due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the central government organisation will use the time to carry out conservation work at Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri premises in Agra. Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Agra Circle, Vasant Kumar Swarnkar told PTI, “As monuments have been closed till May 15 due …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 11 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, 4 months 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 …

India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon
4 years, 6 months ago

India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon

NPR  

India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon The Taj Mahal reopened this week for the first time in more than six months. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: To India now, where the Taj Mahal reopened this week for the first time in more than six months. FRAYER: India is on track to soon surpass the U.S. …

Coronavirus: No crowds as Taj Mahal reopens despite surge in cases across India
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: No crowds as Taj Mahal reopens despite surge in cases across India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India reopened the Taj Mahal …

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

Long waitlist expected for entry to Taj Mahal from September 21 due to visitor limit
4 years, 6 months ago

Long waitlist expected for entry to Taj Mahal from September 21 due to visitor limit

India Today  

With the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort set to open from September 21, the online booking servers are seeing a tremendous rise in traffic with people trying to book the next possible date to view the monuments. Signboards have been placed in Hindi and English, outlining the new rules for visiting the Taj Mahal, which includes a no-touch rule for …

India to reopen Taj Mahal despite having second highest number of coronavirus cases
4 years, 6 months ago

India to reopen Taj Mahal despite having second highest number of coronavirus cases

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Despite soaring coronavirus infection rates, India has announced that its most famous tourist attraction, the Taj …

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to Reopen from September 21 for Limited Visitors Amid Covid-19
4 years, 6 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, …

Tourists 'disappointed' over closure of Taj Mahal in Agra
4 years, 6 months ago

Tourists 'disappointed' over closure of Taj Mahal in Agra

India Today  

Both international and domestic tourists, who have been visiting Agra to see Taj Mahal have been disappointed as the mausoleum, along with Agra Fort, remain closed till date. Wednesday being the second day of reopening of the “lesser” popular monuments of Agra, only 298 tourists visited Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Rambagh and Mariam's Tomb. A couple from Kolkata told India …

Agra’s Taj Mahal may reopen from Monday with restrictions
4 years, 8 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 to reopen for tourists from 6 July despite rising cases of coronavirus in Agra
4 years, 8 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen for tourists from 6 July despite rising cases of coronavirus in Agra

Firstpost  

Only 5,000 tourists will be allowed to visit Taj Mahal in a day, split into two groups, a far cry from peak levels of 80,000 a day New Delhi: Visitors to the Taj Mahal will have to wear masks at all times, keep their distance and not touch its glistening marble surfaces when India’s 17th-century monument to love reopens on …

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6
4 years, 8 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 …

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone
4 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone

Live Mint  

People will have to wait for a long time to visit the cynosure of Agra, Taj Mahal as the city is still in the covid red zone. Though the Union Tourism and Culture Ministry has green-signalled opening of 820 ASI protected monuments in the country, including 34 in Agra, the district administration has denied permission, as the city is still …

India’s beloved attraction, the Taj Mahal, closes amid coronavirus concerns
5 years ago

India’s beloved attraction, the Taj Mahal, closes amid coronavirus concerns

CNN  

CNN — The Taj Mahal in India has joined the list of attractions around the world that are closing their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The scale and extent of our interventions have increased in alignment the evolving situation of COVID-19 across the world, and India in particular,” Harsh Vardhan, India’s Minister of Health, told reporters earlier this month. Victor …

Taj Mahal shuts down for visitors from today due to coronavirus pandemic
5 years ago

Taj Mahal shuts down for visitors from today due to coronavirus pandemic

India TV News  

Taj Mahal has been closed for visitors from today as the tourism department take measures to stop the spread of noval coronavirus amid a global outbreak that has killed over 7,000 people and infected more than 1.8 lakh. "Keeping in view the outbreak of deadly virus, we have decided to close all museum and ASI monument till March 31 to …

India’s iconic Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears
5 years ago

India’s iconic Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears

Al Jazeera  

The monument, which attracted over 7 million visitors last year, is shut as India tries to combat spread of COVID-19. India will close the iconic Taj Mahal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to visitors from Tuesday as part of measures to try and combat the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism ministry said on Monday. Most schools and entertainment facilities, …

Donald Trump visits Taj Mahal, says America loves India
5 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump visits Taj Mahal, says America loves India

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love. Massive billboards bearing greeting messages and pictures of Trump, First Lady and Modi dotted the nearly 13-km convoy route as street roundabouts decked up with US and …

Trump-Melania Taj Mahal visit: Ticket counters at historic monument to close at 11:30 am today
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump-Melania Taj Mahal visit: Ticket counters at historic monument to close at 11:30 am today

India TV News  

Considering the high security arrangement for US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to visit Taj Mahal in Agra with his wife and US first lady Melania Trump today, ticket counters at the historic monument will not be open after 11:30 am. The entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements post …

Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am ahead of Donald Trump's visit
5 years, 1 month ago

Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am ahead of Donald Trump's visit

India Today  

Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, top officials. According to Agra DM Prabhu N Singh, Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at …

Trumps cherish an iconic moment – touring the Taj Mahal
5 years, 1 month ago

Trumps cherish an iconic moment – touring the Taj Mahal

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — It’s the most popular tourist attraction in India, but for a few moments on Monday evening, all was still while the first couple of the United States took a romantic, sunset stroll outside the Taj Mahal. Despite naming his Atlantic City hotel after the iconic landmark, it was the President’s first visit to the real Taj …

Trump Agra visit: Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am on Monday
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump Agra visit: Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am on Monday

India TV News  

Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, top officials said on Sunday. According to Agra DM Prabhu N Singh, Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an …

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage
5 years, 1 month ago

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage

India TV News  

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the Taj city next week, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has mounted a massive image makeover of the city, that people have called "unprecedented". More than 900 cusecs of water have been released by the state irrigation department, after the sorry plight of the river Yamuna was highlighted by and …

India’s tourism industry hit hard by citizenship law protests
5 years, 2 months ago

India’s tourism industry hit hard by citizenship law protests

Al Jazeera  

About 200,000 domestic and international tourists have cancelled or postponed trips to Taj Mahal in last two weeks. India’s tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests across the country against a new citizenship law, with at least seven countries issuing travel warnings. Officials estimate that in the past two weeks, about 200,000 domestic and international …

UP govt releases Rs 20 crore for completion of under-construction Mughal Museum in Agra
5 years, 8 months ago

UP govt releases Rs 20 crore for completion of under-construction Mughal Museum in Agra

Op India  

Yogi Adityanath government today allotted Rs 20 crore for the completion of the under-construction Mughal Museum near Taj Mahal, Agra. That included 20 crores for the Mughal Museum and Rs 6 crores for Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya. The Mughal Museum is a part of an extensive master plan conceived by the government that included the Taj Orientation Centre, the Agra …

Taj Mahal increases ticket prices
6 years, 3 months ago

Taj Mahal increases ticket prices

CNN  

CNN — India’s most iconic attraction, the Taj Mahal, is about to become more difficult to visit. Day by day, the number of visitors are increasing.” The Taj Mahal, which was built in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his late wife, is far from the only place coping with the effects of overtourism. …

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