Monument Entrance Charges of Agra & Jaipur Revised

Agra

                                     Indian                         Foreigner

Taj Mahal                INR 40                   INR 1250                                

Agra Fort                 INR 40                   INR 760        

It Mad-ud Daula      INR 20                   INR 310         

Mehtab Bag             INR 20                   INR 310

Sikandara                INR 20                   INR 310                  

Fatehpur Sikri         INR 40                   INR 760   

Gwalior

Gujri Mahal             INR 30                   INR 300

Gwalior Fort            INR 120                 INR 300  

Jhansi

Jhansi Fort              INR 30                   INR 300

Jaipur

Amber Fort                                               INR 500                                                                                

City Palace                                               INR 400

Jantar Mantar                                           INR 200

Hawa Mahal                                            INR 100     

Albert Hall                                              INR 100  

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Monument Entrance Charges

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is the golden splendor amidst the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Forts, palaces, havelis, temples, colourful desert culture, desert wildlife and man-made lakes are major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.

Camel Safari in Jaisalmer

Vast stretches of desert land offer an opportunity to understand the mysterious life of Rajasthan. The Camel Safari in Jaisalmer is the perfect answer to it. Indeed, there is no substitute to the shimmering glory of the desert sand and a camel safari that enables the tourists to explore and understand the life and majesty of Rajasthan. The ever enthralling beauty of desert land is all encompassing.

In fact, camel in Rajasthan is recognized as the 'ship of the desert'. Riding a camel allows you to peep into the rustic lifestyle of Rajasthan. It truly exposes you to the desert people. Indeed, the camel safari traverses through the desert sand dunes making you to interact with the ancient havelis, abandoned places, and temples.

Embarking on the Camel Safari exposes you to the experience the harsh weather of the desert in an apt way. Indeed the safari is superbly designed to suit travelers all across the globe. The tourists can easily enjoy the traditional cuisine of Rajasthan along with their explorations and get enthralled with the traditional music. What’s more, one can participate in tours equipped with cultural programs that are hosted in the deserts of Rajasthan.

How To Reach

By Road 

There are deluxe & semi-deluxe buses to Jodhpur in every hour.
Deluxe buses are also available for Jaipur, Bikaner & Ajmer.

By Rail 
There are so many express tains to/from Jaisalmer.
The Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Express leaves to Jodhpur at 11:15 PM & reaches at 5:15 AM, the same train leaves Jodhpur at 11:15 PM & arrives Jaisalmer at 5:05 AM.
The Jaisalmer Delhi Express departs at 3:30 PM & reaches Jodhpur at 9:30 PM, Jaipur at 5:20 AM & Delhi at 10:20 AM.

By Air
There are frequent flights to Jodhpur & Jaipur.

Transportation

• Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur (285 km)

• Rail: Jaisalmer is  connected with Jodhpur by night train service.

• Road: Well connected by road with all the major cities of India. Direct bus services to Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Ajmer and Jaipur. Ahmedabad and Bhuj (Gujarat),
  
  

Places To See

Jaisalmer Fort
Renew yourself amid the past galore, as you visit the commanding Jaisalmer Fort. The fort stands guard over the desertscape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill with its wall following the contours of the hills.

Gadsisar Lake
A rain water lake, adorned with an arched gateway. Many small shrines and temples are festooned a11 around the lake. Today, it is an ideal picnic spot, famous for boating.

Salim Singh-ki-Haveli 

Witness the legendary architectural wealth of Jaisalmer at Salim Singh's haveli, truly unsurpassed in splendor. Of particular note are the blue roof and rows of peacocks below the arched balconies. The haveli was once the residence of the Mohta family, ministers of Jaisalmer rulers.

Patwon-ki-Haveli
It is the grandest mansion in Jaisalmer, not to be missed at all. This five haveli wonder has its ceiling supported by exquisitely carved pillars and its delicately chiselled balconies surely leave you mesmerized.

Nathmalji-ki-Haveli
This haveli was carved by two brothers. One worked on right side and the other on left, but the harmony in design exists still. Screened windows, projected balconies and intricate carvings illustrate superb craftsmanship.

Jain Temples : Within the citadel are the splendorous Jain temples, dedicated to Rishabdevji, Sambhavnathji and Parshvanathji.


Climatic Conditions

In summers Maximum of 46 degrees C and minimum of 35.4 degrees C
In winters High of 14 degrees C and lowest of 1degree C 

Monument Entrance Charges in Agra Increased

Agra is a historical destination that attracts tourists in a large number. Agra is seat of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal is the most visited monument of India. Other than these three monuments, Agra boasts of having several other magnificent monuments like Tomb of It-Mad-ud-Daula, Tomb of Akbar at Sikandara, Mehtab Bag & Dayal Bag Temple. Entry into temple is free. Rest of the monuments charge an entrance fee.

New entrance charges of various monuments are as under---

Monument                    Entrance Fee for Indian        Entrance Fee for Foreiner

Taj Mahal                            INR 40/ per person               INR 1250/ per person

Agra Fort                             INR 40/ per person               INR 760/ per person

It-Mad-ud-Daula                 INR 20/ per person               INR 310/ per person

Mehtab Bag                         INR 20/ per person               INR 310/ per person

Sikandara                             INR 20/ per person               INR 310/ per person

Fatehpur Sikri                      INR 40/ per person               INR 760/ per person


These new rates will be applicable from November 01'2015.

Various stakeholders of Indian tourism industry are urging the ASI / Government to cancel the increase. In case of any change, we will update you.

Indian Tourism

The phenomenon of travelers and tourists visiting India was neither rare nor novel in the past and has occurred throughout the country’s history. From ancient times to the modern, India has fascinated people from every region in the world. From envoys receiving royal protection and patronage to the common people traveling long or short distances, either for exploring something new or for fulfilling an obligation such as a religious and spiritually-oriented one, travel and tourism was not uncommon at all, since the ancient times. 

Also, in India, guests visiting distant places received great and generous hospitality from the hosts, as guests were considered to be akin to gods and it was stated in Sanskrit – India’s ancient language, ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ –“Guests are equal in status to gods” and should be treated with as much respect and regard. 

Modern India is home to some of the most significant natural and man-made wonders on the planet and is thus a powerful magnet for tourism. The open door policies of modern India have put the Tourism Industry on the fast track, as luxury hotels and beach resorts are incessantly under construction. With numerous major languages (and hundreds of dialects), and dozens of large cities and over 700,000 villages, India is in many ways a country, which displays a variety of facets such as an ancient heritage, modernity, continuity with rapid change etc. 

Ajmer

                                                               Ajmer

In 1193 A.D., Ajmer was got built up by King Ajay Pal Chauhan. It remained a center of power of Chauhan dynasty till Mohammad Gauri annexed it. However Ajmer’s annexation did not affect its traditional cultural milieu and folkways. Islam life could not alter it. Instead, a new secular faith arose which was propagated by Muslim Sufi Saints. The Sufi faith is akin to the devotional faith spread by Hindu Saints. Both are mystic in nature. In fact, Sufism arose as blending of Islamic with the prevalent devotional trends among Hindus. The tomb of Khwaza of Ajmer is a common shrine for both Hindus and Muslims.

After Udaipur and Jodhpur, Ajmer is the most frequented tourist destination. It is mainly famous for the tomb (Dargah Sharif) of famous Sufi Saint Khwaza Moinuddin Chisti popularly known as ‘Ajmer Wale Khwaza’. Near the Dargah, Shahjahan's Mosque built in white marble with a 30.5m long and narrow court having a low arcade and stone carvings with trellis work. Taragarh Fort built on a hilltop present a view of the city from the top. Other places of tourist attraction are Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak, Taragarh Fort and the Museum, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House and Mayo College. Other spots of tourist attraction around Ajmer are Pushkar (11 kms), Foy Sagar Lake ( 12 kms) and Kishangarh (27 kms). Pushkar is famous for temple of Lord Brahma constructed close to Pushkar lake.

Temperature in summers ranges Temperature between 27.7°C to 38.1°C. In winters, Temperature remains between 5.5°C to 23.3 °C.

Ajmer is very well connected by road and railway. There is regular bus service trains connecting Ajmer with (130 kms ) and Delhi (390 kms) as well as other major cities of India. Jaipur Airport is the nearest airport ( 145 Kms)

Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah: Ajmer Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah is India's most important pilgrimage centre for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, more popularly known as Khwaja Sahib or Khwaja Shareif, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192 AD. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of south Asia.

Shahjahan's Mosque: In the corner of the inner court of the Dargah, is a magnificent building in white marble with a long (30.5m) and narrow court having a low arcade and delicate carvings with trellis work. It is the most marvelous of all the sanctums within the sanctuary of the Dargah.

Taragarh Fort: The Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill provides an excellent view of the city.

Pushkar Lake: The Lake is situated on the edge of the desert and is surrounded by hills on three sides, while being separated from Ajmer by 'Nag Pahar'-the snake mountain. On this mountain the Panchkund and the cave of the saint Agastya are located.

Rural Tours in India

India Rural Tours mainly focuses on the Indian rural lifestyle which can be a variant in eco-tourism in India. India is such a country who worship cows as their mother and believe that and this ritual can be found People who live in a rural area are very decent and show their hospitable nature towards the foreigners or other native land who comes to visit their villages. India is an ancient legendary and mythological country in the world. From the earlier ages, arts, architecture, handicrafts and ancient monuments, items can be still preserved seen in the various museums of India. The culture and tradition of different caste and creed  are the dynamic way to explain ourselves Incredible India. In the main cities you may not be given importance as maximum people are busy with their own stuff like business or others. The roads are busy, noisy and polluted that makes mentally pressured. Thus Rural Tourism are arranged for those Guests who want to spend some days in a place where they can breathe fresh air and relaxed their mind, body and soul. Many foreigners demand to arrange special Rural Tourism for them as they want to know the lifestyle of the villagers in India.  Thus, Rural Tourism in India has become more popular now-a-days as many Guests likes the hostile nature of the villagers. Not only foreigners, but also the native people of India who has migrated to other places of India for the purpose of education or business, they visited their villages for relaxation of mind and spend some times with their families as a vacation holidays.India Rural Tours

Lake Palace Udaipur

Centrally located in Udaipur, Lake Palace or Jag Niwas, as the name itself suggests is one of the most dominating destinations in the Rajasthan context. Major highlights include heritage hotel room and suite along with palace museum, boat cruise, Lily pond, and Saheliyon-ki-Bari. There is something special as far as the Lake Palace of Udaipur is concerned. As the Rajasthan is attracting tourists from different parts of the world, this heritage hotel is one of the most enchanting properties. In fact, in the year 1983, the beauty has been highlighted in James Bond's Octopussy, which truly depicts its charm. It is a fact that the place is fit for those who value luxury. It will not be an exaggeration to state that it is not less than a fairy tale palace.

The beauty of Lake Palace is enhanced with the serene beauty of Lake Pichola. Right from the mind-boggling architecture to a huge courtyard coupled with strong pillars, fountains, columns and gardens, makes the entire setting indomitable. The circular design style runs through the diameter measuring about 21 feet. What’s more, the black and white marble work grabs the attention even of the keenest connoisseurs of art. Everything is decorated in good sense of the term. Right from colored stones to great architectural style of Taj Mahal in Agra, everything becomes great.If you wish to live luxury, Lake Palace is the perfect answer. Equipped with 83 rooms and suites, all of them are furnished in such a way that go with the temperament of holidaymakers. The contemporary furniture style coupled with miniature paintings and other aspects make it simply marvellous. You can also go to nearby places such as Arsi Vilas island and get enthralled with a magnificent view of the glorious sunset. 

Golden Fort- Sonar Qila- of Jaisalmer Rajasthan

Indeed, Jaisalmer Fort is among the few places in Rajasthan, which grabs attention of tourists coming from every nook and corner. With its golden walls outlining against a sapphire blue sky, the monument simply looks magical. There is a Trikuta (triangular) Hill that makes it even more beautiful with its aureate walls and much more.  In fact, it celebrates the caravan of traders who cruise across the mighty desert centuries ago. If you get a chance to witness this glorious fort, you will be surprised to explore this fort, which comes packed with houses, temples, handicraft shops, and beauty parlors. What’s more, you can also trek through the tiny lanes, which makes the journey more significant. In fact, the streets of Jaisalmer hold many secrets in their sleeves and that is what makes it more than significant and worthwhile.

The moment you enter through the main gate you will be surprised by its innate beauty and magnificence. With solitary gushes of wind right from the corridors of the palace, everything becomes just amazing. What’s more, you can always witness the beautiful sun flirting with the yellow color of the fort. The beauty of this great monument enhances with all the incarnations of the palace. With huge slabs piling on one another, you can actually enjoy its beauty, which is indeed indomitable.

You can always plan a holiday trip to Jaisalmer and that is where you are amazed to witness the genesis of gold in stone. Since it is made up of yellow sandstone, it gives you a radiating golden hue making it impressive. A Leisurely Walk in the Fort Wander around the slender streets of this living fort also called as Sonar Kila, which is packed with houses, temples, handicraft shops, beauty parlors and honeycombed with narrow, winding lanes, all of them paved in stone. You can also stop and shop for a few interesting items over here.