Thursday, September 17, 2015

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.


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