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Taj Mahal Night Viewing (Full Moon) Complete Guide: Ticket Booking, Dates, Timings & Rules

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Dream Taj India Travel Specialist

Agra, Uttar Pradesh • 10 Oct 2026 • 7 min read

Taj Mahal Night Viewing (Full Moon) Complete Guide: Ticket Booking, Dates, Timings & Rules
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Watching the Taj Mahal gleam under ethereal silvery moonlight is a rare, mystical experience. Here is the definitive guide on official full moon dates, 24h advance ticket counters, security guidelines, and photo restrictions.

While millions of tourists have admired the Taj Mahal under broad daylight, only a fortunate few experience its transcendent beauty under the glow of a full moon. When bathed in silvery lunar light, the white Makrana marble seems to emanate an otherworldly glow, reflecting tranquil luminescence along the dark Yamuna River.

1. When is Night Viewing Permitted? (The 5-Day Window)

Night viewing of the Taj Mahal is allowed only 5 nights every lunar month:

The exact night of the Full Moon (*Purnima*).
Two nights immediately preceding the full moon.
Two nights immediately following the full moon.
Important Exception: If any of these nights falls on a Friday (the weekly monument holiday) or during the holy month of Ramadan, night viewing is strictly closed.

2. How to Book Night Viewing Tickets (ASI Rules)

Unlike regular day tickets which can be booked on the ASI portal, night viewing requires manual physical booking with verified identity verification:

Ticket Window: Tickets MUST be purchased 24 hours in advance from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Office, 22 Mall Road, Agra between 10:00 AM and 06:00 PM.
Quota & Group Caps: Only 400 visitors per night are allowed, divided into 8 batches of 50 people each.
Viewing Slots: Between 08:30 PM and 12:30 AM (each batch gets exactly 30 minutes inside from the red sandstone platform).
Official Pricing: ₹510 for Indian citizens; ₹750 for Foreign tourists; ₹500 for Children (aged 3–15).
Hassle-Free Booking Assistance: Dream Taj India Travel arranges advance procurement of night viewing tickets on behalf of our private guests with chauffeur transfers directly to Shilpgram security hub.

3. Security Checkpoint & Prohibited Items

Security is managed under heavy CISF protocol. All visitors assemble at the Shilpgram parking complex (East Gate) 30 minutes prior to their allotted batch time:

Zero Bags Allowed: Large handbags, backpacks, suitcases, and shoulder bags must be left in lockers or in your private chauffeured vehicle.
No Tripods or Video Lighting: Tripods, flash lights, and laser pointers are strictly prohibited. Handheld DSLRs and smartphones without flash are permitted.
Viewing Vantage Point: Night viewing takes place from the central red sandstone platform near the royal forecourt (*Jilaukhana*), not from the inner marble mausoleum, preserving the serene atmosphere of the monument.

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