Taj Mahal
India's Iconic White Marble Wonder on the Banks of Yamuna
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Majestic white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal.
Private Cab Drop-off & Parking Logistics
Shilpgram Parking (East Gate) or Western Gate Parking
To protect pristine Makrana marble, fossil-fuel vehicles are restricted in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ). Private cabs park at Shilpgram. Green electric shuttles or golf carts transfer travelers the final 800m to the turnstiles.
- Agra Cantt (AGC) — 6.5 km (~18 mins by cab)
- Agra Kheria (AGR) — 10 km; Delhi IGI Airport (DEL) — 225 km via Yamuna Expressway
- Taj East Gate Metro Station (Agra Metro Priority Line) — 1.2 km
Driver Pro-Tips & Practical Advice
Book ASI entry tickets online in advance via the official ASI portal; on-site ticket counters are fully cashless with long QR-code lines.
If taking a private cab from Delhi, depart by 05:00 AM via Yamuna Expressway to arrive by 08:30 AM before tourist tour buses clog security checkpoints.
Shoe covers are mandatory on the upper marble plinth; foreigners receive them with high-value tickets, while domestic visitors can carry their own or walk barefoot.
Tripods, drones, camera stabilizers, cigarette lighters, large backpacks, and chewing gum are strictly prohibited by CISF security and must be left in cab or cloakroom.
Key Highlights of Taj Mahal
UNESCO World Heritage Site and globally celebrated New Seven Wonder of the World
Masterpiece of Makrana white marble inlaid with 28 varieties of semi-precious pietra dura stones
Formal 42-acre Persian Charbagh gardens with central reflecting lotus pools
Flanking red sandstone structures including the working Mosque to the west and matching Jawab
Frequently Asked Questions
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Other Top Places to Visit in Agra
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ivory-white marble mausoleum was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1653.
Agra Fort
The Walled Red Sandstone Imperial Citadel of the Mughal Dynasty
Fatehpur Sikri
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this abandoned Mughal city was built in 1571. Features stunning red sandstone architecture including Buland Darwaza, the world's tallest gateway.
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