Mehtab Bagh
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gemlovestotravel
Manchester, UK79 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been here and the first visit it felt like a secret gem that made it quite a special experience. Now there are coaches of tourists and lots of hawkers and it was more expensive.
No food or drink allowed, only water and no smoking. Bags checked on entry.
The garden is lovely and the view of the Taj is breathtaking.
It’s gets busy as sunset but not so that you can’t have space to sit on the wall and take in the view.
Would highly recommend visit for the fabulous photo opportunities.
There’s a cheaper place up the road which has benches and cuts in front of the garden but here for 100 rupees extra (300 entry fee for foreigners) you get the garden and I noticed those visiting the other place didn’t stay for long.
Rounds off a stay in Agra perfectly.
No food or drink allowed, only water and no smoking. Bags checked on entry.
The garden is lovely and the view of the Taj is breathtaking.
It’s gets busy as sunset but not so that you can’t have space to sit on the wall and take in the view.
Would highly recommend visit for the fabulous photo opportunities.
There’s a cheaper place up the road which has benches and cuts in front of the garden but here for 100 rupees extra (300 entry fee for foreigners) you get the garden and I noticed those visiting the other place didn’t stay for long.
Rounds off a stay in Agra perfectly.
Written 10 February 2020
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Andrew W
59 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The gardens are a great viewing spot for the Taj, and is a very tranquil setting to spend a couple of hours in. It does start to get busier around sunset, but the views of the Taj are great whatever time of day you go. Well worth a trip.
Written 12 February 2020
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Wen-D K
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin442 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Viewing the Taj Mahal at sunset from across the river provides a different sensation than viewing it from the actual site. There is a mystical sense of peace and majesty- and quiet... This definitely gives you a full circle experience of the Taj Mahal - don’t miss it!
Written 25 April 2020
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nandu79
New Delhi, India223 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
It’s a wonderful location to see the Taj Mahal. But despite having a valid ticket till 6 pm those running the show will throw you out about 40 minutes before so that you have to pay much more another locally run entry point nearby. This is A new racket here. No such restriction used to be placed before.
Written 27 November 2020
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Stojan
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
They charge INR300 for a garden full of trash and a view of the barbed wire between the garden and the actual Taj viewing place which is located down the street and costs only INR200. If you came looking for the Taj Viewpoint this is not the place.
They're charging 12 times more than they charge locals and will tell you that is the Viewpoint. Just keep walking down the street and you'll see another ticket office where you can buy those 200 ones.
Not worth it!
They're charging 12 times more than they charge locals and will tell you that is the Viewpoint. Just keep walking down the street and you'll see another ticket office where you can buy those 200 ones.
Not worth it!
Written 19 January 2020
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Maria Alvarez
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July 2022 • Couples
We paid 300 rp to get inside the park at 6pm because it said they closed at sunset. At 7pm they were kicking us out, while the sun was basically still shinning because, apparently, during the rain season they close earlier (something they conveniently forget to tell you when you buy your tickets). Not only were they rude about it, but we later found out there’s another (cheaper) path, with comfortable benches that closes at 9pm. There’s nothing else in the park worth seeing, so I strongly recommend going to this other place instead (it is called TAJ VIEW POINT, ADA) and skipping the park altogether.
Written 18 July 2022
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GalileoGalilei
23 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The park itself was absolutely not worth visiting. The gardens are neither beautiful nor well maintained. There is a little wall near the riverbanks where people can sit and watch the sunset. However, the park closes at sunset which means, that the security asks you to leave already during dusk. There is also an entrance fee. In the end we realized, that there was even a public viewpoint with benches even closer to the river and right in front of the wall. You can find it, if you are staying in front of the entrance (facing it) and going along the park on the right side towards the river. You can find the path on Google Maps or Maps.me.
Written 26 February 2020
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aanondo
New Delhi, India182 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It’s open until 7 and a ticket for an Indian is Rs. 50. Mehtab bagh closes at 5:30pm.
This is by far the most convenient place to take sunset pics of the Taj without people in your viewfinder.
It’s across the river, chirping birds, pleasant breeze and the Taj in all its glory in front of you.
This is by far the most convenient place to take sunset pics of the Taj without people in your viewfinder.
It’s across the river, chirping birds, pleasant breeze and the Taj in all its glory in front of you.
Written 30 January 2020
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Madhulika L
Noida, India6,729 contributions
Aug 2022
Right across the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal is Mehtab Bagh, one of the forty-four important riverfront gardens that once lined the Yamuna (nearly all of these, barring a handful, are long gone now). Mehtab Bagh is being rejuvenated and revived under a programme between the World Monuments Fund and the Archaeological Survey of India, with proper paths, fruit trees, etc (which was how Mughal gardens were planned).
Parking for Mehtab Bagh and the Taj View Point is about 700 metres before the View Point. Battery-operated shuttle services (charging Rs 20 per adult) run between the parking and the View Point. You need to pay Rs 50 per adult (Indian; children below twelve go free) to go through to the View Point, which is beside the Yamuna. Come here at dusk for the best views. This is also a great place to see birds - we saw lots of rosy starlings, purple herons, and painted stork here.
Parking for Mehtab Bagh and the Taj View Point is about 700 metres before the View Point. Battery-operated shuttle services (charging Rs 20 per adult) run between the parking and the View Point. You need to pay Rs 50 per adult (Indian; children below twelve go free) to go through to the View Point, which is beside the Yamuna. Come here at dusk for the best views. This is also a great place to see birds - we saw lots of rosy starlings, purple herons, and painted stork here.
Written 1 September 2022
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Musafir_shimoga
Shimoga, India278 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This park on the bank of Yamuna facing the Taj Mahal is a great place to get full view of Taj Mahal and it’s adjoining Jama Masjid and Royal guest house. Park has a view point , a bench for sitting and getting a picture of Tajmahal in back drop. River Yamuna separates the two places and it’s best to visit this place in evening to get sunset pictures. Park entry fee is 25 ₹ only
Written 6 January 2020
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I believe that within this location is a circular terrace close to river, there appears to be some sort of ruins around it. Are you able to access it? Thanks
Written 23 June 2018
No, you cannot access either the circular terrace or the ruins below. The terrace is closed off. It was the king's prison at a time and still original jewels are there. Below that is the wall of the fort with three layers of what may look like ruins but were actually the security at the time. You cannot access either the terrace or the structures below.
Written 24 June 2018
Does anyone know when this river is full? I want to photograph the water mirror but I need to know this before, thank you and Regards
Written 3 April 2018
Probably during rain season but maybe you don’t want to be there then?
Written 24 April 2018
People mentioned coming here at sunset but what time is last entry and what time does the place actually close? Thanks
Written 23 January 2018
I’m not sure there is an official time. We arrived a little before sunset (in December when days are shorter). Looks like they close the gates about a half hour before sunset and stop letting people inside. When we left around sunset, there were many people still there, appearing to be in no rush to leave. The guards simply opened the gate and let us out.
Written 23 January 2018
I will visit Taj Mahal in May 2018.
Can I see Taj Reflexion on the river?
thank you.
Written 14 January 2018
Off course yes, if river water is clean which is not mostly. Well, you can see the reflection of TAj in river only on moon light and that time entry to Mehtab Bagh is closed. So try other options too.
Written 6 February 2018
Is it possible to capture the reflection of Taj Mahal in the Yamuna river from this place (Mehtab Bagh). I am planning to visit the place in next few days. Your advise is highly appreciated.
Written 29 August 2017
I don't think so. The river is very low, I can't see any real chance for that.
Written 30 August 2017
Ho did you reach there? do you have to cross river by boat.
Written 11 May 2017
Nooo.... just take a cab and he will drop you.
Agra is a small city, mac time to cross the city would be like 30 to 35 mins.
Written 31 May 2017
Alguien sabe si se puede ir a la playita del rio yamuna desde el parque Mehtab Bagh ?
o hay camino alternativo ?
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Written 9 November 2016
How much is the entrance fee?
Thank you.
Written 12 July 2016
podés preguntar en español.
la entrada al parque que esta frente al taj mahal es free pero no así al edificio...
Written 13 July 2016
HI, can you take flower garlands inside as part of a proposal to my girlfriend?
Thanks
Written 9 February 2016
That sounds great and quite impressive. Congrats
Yes do avoid food and plastics
Written 16 May 2017
Is this a safe place to go?
Written 23 September 2015
Safety: is always a precaution
It would adviseable to avoid very lonely places inside the garden
Try to walk with the crowd and at suitable timing, as very correctly said late evening should be avoided
Written 16 May 2017
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