Taj Mahal opens from 30 mins before sunrise and closes 30 mins before sunset every day except Friday. No matter what time of the day to visit, it will be a great experience for you. A sunrise visit at Taj Mahal on clear days is always recommended. Less crowded with pleasant temperature, it is really the best time to visit. If you are a photography enthusiast and you are early enough, the sunrise Taj Mahal tour gives you an opportunity to shoot more beautiful pictures there. Moreover, this white-marble monument turns in pink, red and then golden with the sun rising. It looks breathtakingly wonderful and you must be marveled at this majestic Mughal architecture. While, if the weather is not good enough, we suggest you visit in the day time.

It's hard to tell how much time is needed. It depends on your own interest in it. If you want to explore the monument more deeply and enjoy the beauty of this magical architecture, 2-3 hours are sufficient. If you are a photography lover, it definitely takes more time. While, the entrance ticket is usually valid for at most 3 hours. If Agra Fort is also included in your tour, you need at least half a day.

Yes. A night visit to Taj Mahal is possible. While, it doesn't work every day and it is not easy to get such a chance. The night visit is only allowed for 5 days in a month, the full moon night as well as 2 nights before and 2 nights after that. It opens from 20:30 to 00:30 and only 400 visitors have the opportunity to view this monument at a certain distance. Compare to the vibrant Taj Mahal in the daytime, the white-marble mausoleum stands there silently under the moonlight, which looks like a diamond. You will be impressed by such a special experience.

Generally, you could buy Taj Mahal tickets at the ticket counters on spot. You will be given a token, a pair of show covers as well as a bottle of water. You need to swipe the token to enter the site. To skip off the line, you could also book the ticket online in advance and have the QR code scanned at the entrance.

If life is burned out in the fire of love, it will be more brilliant than withering silently. Only let this one tear-drop glisten pure upon the cheek of time, this is Taj Mahal. To visit Agra, of course the most important sites are the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, where the King Shah Jahan was imprisoned and looked at the Taj Mahal from afar every day.

Another World Heritage site that you can't miss is the city of victory - Fatehpur Sikri, which is one hour drive from Agra. You can also visit this magnificent site on the way to Jaipur. If you have enough time, you can enjoy the Taj Mahal in a rooftop café, visit the old city market or take a walking tour through villages. Besides, the Hindu holy land of Mathura is also worth spending time to visit.

Agra, located in northern India, has a typical tropical monsoon climate, which can be divided into three seasons a year: cool season, hot season and rainy season.

Cool Season from October to March: It is the best travel season when the weather is pleasant during the daytime. However, the temperature at night sometimes will be below 10℃ (50℉), so warm clothes are still needed. Many festivals are also held in this best period.

Hot Season from April to June: During this time, the highest temperature in the daytime is above 40℃ (104℉). If you travel in summer days, please protect yourself from sunburn.

Rainy Season from July to September: It is not convenient if it is raining and you may have to walk on a waterlogged road.

The trains and long-distance buses are available between Indian major cities and Agra. While rickshaw and taxies are available for the traffic inside the city. Taxies can be ordered by phone but you still need to double check the price and your destination with the driver.

India is one of the four ancient civilizations with a large number of beautiful historical architecture, besides some necessary clothes, bright clothes are especially suitable for taking photos.

When entering mosques, temples and other religious places, please do not wear exposed clothing, pay attention to cover the knees and shoulders, or rent robes at the entrance. When visiting some religious sites, such as Sikh temples, the head should be covered. Shoes are regarded as unclean things, and some scenic spots require tourists to take off their shoes.