Mehtab Bagh
Mughal Garden / Taj View Point
Laid out originally by Emperor Babur and later aligned by Shah Jahan with the Taj Mahal directly across the Yamuna, Mehtab Bagh (‘Moonlight Garden’) is the finest vantage point for viewing and photographing the Taj — especially at sunset. The restored charbagh with its fruit trees and pathways offers a tranquil alternative to the crowds on the southern bank.
Timings: Sunrise to sunset, all days
Weekly closure / special viewing: Open all seven days.
Entry fees
| Category | Fee per person |
| Indian citizens | ₹25 |
| SAARC / BIMSTEC nationals | ₹25 |
| Other foreign nationals | ₹300 |
| Children below 15 years | Free |
How to reach: 8 km from Agra Fort via the Ambedkar (Yamuna) bridge, on the river’s left bank directly opposite the Taj Mahal.
Facilities & visitor tips: Best light for photography 4:30–6:00 PM; limited parking at gate; no food stalls inside — carry water.
Online tickets: asi.paygov.org.in | Tourist helpline: 1363 | Emergency: 112
Note:-
- Fees are subject to revision by ASI/ADA; the online portal reflects current rates.
- ADA toll: Foreign visitors additionally pay a ₹500 ADA pathkar (toll), valid the same day across Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb and Itimad-ud-Daulah; it is not levied on Fridays.
