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As usual there is a ticket counter where you have to be in queue to buy the offline ticket to Taj Mahal and toll ticket as well. As the monument is crowded almost every time of the day, you will find some rush on the counter as well. Beware of pickpocketing. Then you will have to enter the monument and be on another queue. Better buy tickets online and save a penny as well. Tickets bought online are 5 to 10 Rs cheaper and no queue. Make sure to carry your water bottles.
Taj Mahal is great.. but government should provide facilities to visitors.
Locker room: too far from entry.
Id require: no notification.
Locker room: too far from entry.
Id require: no notification.
One of the wonder of the world surrounded with the anti social elements.
Govt is earning so much from it that they can built 10 taj mahal from the profit, lack of maintenance rude behaviour of the security and on the top of that indian people do not deserve such a monument.
Govt is earning so much from it that they can built 10 taj mahal from the profit, lack of maintenance rude behaviour of the security and on the top of that indian people do not deserve such a monument.
As it was weekday..there was no much rush and we booked the tickets there itself. It was hassle free experience for us and we enjoyed there. Everything from the food to the people was awesome. It took 3 hours to reach there from noida. And it was 1 day trip only.
Worst place to visit because of the hassle to get to the monument itself.
1. The counter accepts cash only, for any digital payments including cards you have to go on a website ( Max number of persons permitted 5).
2. They don't let anything get past security gate. Screening for any kind of weapons or explosives is understandable, but the security guards take this opportunity to hand pick anything they like from our bags (Which possibly they keep for themselves). A children's playbook was taken from my bag. Still don't know what harm a book would do apart from putting my baby to sleep.
3. There is a counter for keeping bags just opposite the ticket counter. This service is supposed to be free. Even There is board right in front of it saying it's free. But the staff there colluding with private players won't accept any bags. Even paying cash (Rs 20 per bag) is okay, but we have to walk all the way back to get to the said private lockers.
4. There are many irritating tour guides and photographers who won't take no for an anwer and keep bothering all guests unnecessarily. Authorities do nothing to stop this menace.
Also many photographers claim the main entrance as their private space and keep pushing people away inorder to take their photos. There's also a lot of infighting going on in between them.
5. If you're to going to Agra via train, then you have to fight you're way out of the railway station because a lot of taxi drivers and guides surround you and yell at you until you pick one. They won't stop for a second. Image being surrounded by a mob asking for money each one trying to dupe you. There's hardly 6kms to Taj Mahal from Agra contonment station but they will deceive you by saying it's 20 kms and ask 1200 Rs for it. In reality you could just get there by paying as low as Rs 350.
6. There are no good restaurants nearby. After this tiring walk around the Taj Mahal there's no way you will get decent food within 4kms.
7. The Indian railways does nothing to prevent people without ticket from entering the coaches (Even AC coaches). You couldn't possibly image how crowded the return train was. There's people sitting on the floor, people hanging from upper berths, people staying in bathrooms. Even the police are just watching this and TTE is nowhere to be seen.
In short just don't visit this place. The view is not worth the hassle.
1. The counter accepts cash only, for any digital payments including cards you have to go on a website ( Max number of persons permitted 5).
2. They don't let anything get past security gate. Screening for any kind of weapons or explosives is understandable, but the security guards take this opportunity to hand pick anything they like from our bags (Which possibly they keep for themselves). A children's playbook was taken from my bag. Still don't know what harm a book would do apart from putting my baby to sleep.
3. There is a counter for keeping bags just opposite the ticket counter. This service is supposed to be free. Even There is board right in front of it saying it's free. But the staff there colluding with private players won't accept any bags. Even paying cash (Rs 20 per bag) is okay, but we have to walk all the way back to get to the said private lockers.
4. There are many irritating tour guides and photographers who won't take no for an anwer and keep bothering all guests unnecessarily. Authorities do nothing to stop this menace.
Also many photographers claim the main entrance as their private space and keep pushing people away inorder to take their photos. There's also a lot of infighting going on in between them.
5. If you're to going to Agra via train, then you have to fight you're way out of the railway station because a lot of taxi drivers and guides surround you and yell at you until you pick one. They won't stop for a second. Image being surrounded by a mob asking for money each one trying to dupe you. There's hardly 6kms to Taj Mahal from Agra contonment station but they will deceive you by saying it's 20 kms and ask 1200 Rs for it. In reality you could just get there by paying as low as Rs 350.
6. There are no good restaurants nearby. After this tiring walk around the Taj Mahal there's no way you will get decent food within 4kms.
7. The Indian railways does nothing to prevent people without ticket from entering the coaches (Even AC coaches). You couldn't possibly image how crowded the return train was. There's people sitting on the floor, people hanging from upper berths, people staying in bathrooms. Even the police are just watching this and TTE is nowhere to be seen.
In short just don't visit this place. The view is not worth the hassle.
I recently had the opportunity to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra, India, and while the monument itself was undoubtedly breathtaking, my experience at the ticket counter left much to be desired. Regrettably, the excessive wait time significantly impacted my overall impression of the visit.
Arriving early in the morning with high hopes of an unforgettable experience, I was met with a shockingly long queue at the ticket counter. It seemed that the management had not adequately prepared for the influx of visitors, resulting in a chaotic and disorganized atmosphere. There were only a few staff members handling a large number of tourists, leading to frustratingly slow progress.
Despite having anticipated some waiting time, I was unprepared for the hours that passed before I could finally purchase my ticket. The lack of proper crowd control and efficient systems further exacerbated the situation. The absence of clear signage or announcements added to the confusion, leaving visitors uncertain about the progress of the line and how much longer they had to wait.
The waiting conditions were far from ideal. The ticket counter area was poorly ventilated, and the lack of seating arrangements meant that everyone had to stand for an extended period. In the scorching heat, this was particularly uncomfortable, with people becoming increasingly impatient and visibly exhausted.
The experience was not only physically demanding but also mentally draining. The constant anticipation and frustration led to a growing sense of disappointment, overshadowing the excitement I had initially felt about visiting such an iconic landmark. As a result, my overall enjoyment of the Taj Mahal was diminished.
It is disheartening to witness such mismanagement at a world-renowned tourist site like the Taj Mahal. With its historical significance and popularity, one would expect better systems in place to handle the large influx of visitors. Improved crowd control, additional staff members, and streamlined ticketing procedures could have made a significant difference in reducing the wait time and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Arriving early in the morning with high hopes of an unforgettable experience, I was met with a shockingly long queue at the ticket counter. It seemed that the management had not adequately prepared for the influx of visitors, resulting in a chaotic and disorganized atmosphere. There were only a few staff members handling a large number of tourists, leading to frustratingly slow progress.
Despite having anticipated some waiting time, I was unprepared for the hours that passed before I could finally purchase my ticket. The lack of proper crowd control and efficient systems further exacerbated the situation. The absence of clear signage or announcements added to the confusion, leaving visitors uncertain about the progress of the line and how much longer they had to wait.
The waiting conditions were far from ideal. The ticket counter area was poorly ventilated, and the lack of seating arrangements meant that everyone had to stand for an extended period. In the scorching heat, this was particularly uncomfortable, with people becoming increasingly impatient and visibly exhausted.
The experience was not only physically demanding but also mentally draining. The constant anticipation and frustration led to a growing sense of disappointment, overshadowing the excitement I had initially felt about visiting such an iconic landmark. As a result, my overall enjoyment of the Taj Mahal was diminished.
It is disheartening to witness such mismanagement at a world-renowned tourist site like the Taj Mahal. With its historical significance and popularity, one would expect better systems in place to handle the large influx of visitors. Improved crowd control, additional staff members, and streamlined ticketing procedures could have made a significant difference in reducing the wait time and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Mixed feelings about skipping the queue on a foreigners ticket. All foreigners were immediately approached by official guides, who were certainly helpful and told us that their services were included in the ticket price, to our surprise. However, they still expected a service fee, which is fine, but needs to be clearly stated by whoever sells the tickets.
