Taj Mahal: Booking Tickets Online
Current Ticket Prices (2025)
Tourist Type | Taj Complex* | Taj Complex + Mausoleum (recommended)* |
|---|---|---|
Foreigners | ₹ 1050 | ₹ 1250 |
Indians | ₹ 45 | ₹ 245 |
SAARC/BIMSTEC Citizens** | ₹ 535 | ₹ 735 |
Children (under 15) | Free | Free |
*Includes ADA Tax
**BIMSTEC/SAARC countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Visiting Hours
30 mins before sunrise to 30 mins before sunset (roughly 06:00 AM - 06:30 PM). Note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Hiring A Guide
Human guides can be hired at the site, but their narration can be inconsistent or embellished. For a reliable, GPS-guided experience, download the Tourismo audio guide app.
Online Ticket Booking Link
Entry tickets can be booked on the official ASI portal; click below.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Visit ASI’s official portal
Select Agra -> Taj Mahal from the monument list
Select "Taj Mahal With Mausoleum"
Choose Visit Date and Visit Time (forenoon or afternoon)
On the next page, specify:
Origin and Country (for foreigners)
Name, Age, and Gender
Phone number and Email
Passport details
Pay via UPI/Credit Card/Debit Card
Receive your digital ticket via email
Here's a quick video tutorial on how to use the portal:
Retain your ticket throughout your tour inside the complex, as it will be verified again at the exit gate. Foreign visitors may be asked to present their passports upon entry.
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