Taj Mahal, Agra: Best Time to Visit, Nov–Mar | Trailwind

Wonder of the WorldAgra, IndiaBest time to visit Taj Mahal, Agra: Nov–Mar. The white-marble mausoleum on the Yamuna at Agra. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Nov–Mar

Set in: Agra, India

In season: ~25°C high

Climate: 8–39°C

Fares from: $752

Nearest airport: DEL

Currency: INR

Language: Hindi

Timezone: UTC+05:30

Best time to visitAim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.Know before you go

Closed every Friday for prayers; plan around it.

Enter at sunrise for soft light and the thinnest crowds.

Large bags and tripods are not allowed inside; travel light.

Buy tickets online to skip the ticket-window queue.

On footThe classic way in is the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Nearest airport is DEL.Featured in

UNESCO World Heritage Wonders

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Pairs well with

Keoladeo National Park, 32 mi away

Lotus Temple, 107 mi away

Humayun's Tomb, 109 mi away

Akshardham, 110 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Taj Mahal?The best time to visit Taj Mahal is Nov–Mar, in Agra, India.Where is Taj Mahal?Taj Mahal is in Agra, India. The nearest major airport is DEL.What is Taj Mahal known for?The white-marble mausoleum on the Yamuna at Agra.Keep exploring

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