UP: New viewpoint deployed to get a view of Taj under the moonlight

The Uttar Pradesh government inaugurated an all-new viewpoint of Taj Mahal on Saturday, November 15, which will enable tourists to get a spectacular view of the iconic monument under the moonlight and during early morning hours. The State Minister Girraj Singh Dharmesh on Saturday inaugurated the 'Mehtab Bagh'  Taj viewpoint. The new viewpoint allows tourists to view the Taj Mahal at a cost of Rs 20 for three hours in the morning and three hours in the evening.

The Viewpoint has been deployed by the Agra Development Authority 

This new point will be opened for tourists from morning 7 to 10 and in the evening, from 7 to 10 revealed reports. Girraj Singh Dharmesh told media persons that the Taj viewpoint has been developed by the Agra Development Authority. "I wish more such viewpoints are developed in Agra so that more foreign tourists can come here," he said. 

The tourists present on the day of the inauguration were also happy to see Taj Mahal through a new viewpoint. "I am from Melbourne, Australia. I have been to Taj Mahal before, but not to this place (Mehtab Bagh Taj View Point). I think it is a wonderful spot," said a tourist. Another tourist from Jammu and Kashmir said, "It is a good thing for tourism. It is a dream come true moment if I get to see the Taj Mahal during the night." 

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Moonlight view made easier

The Taj ViewPoint has been developed on the banks of Yamuna at Mehtab Bagh and has been developed by the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India). Earlier, getting a view of the iconic marble structure under the moonlight was difficult due to the restricted and expensive entry, that allowed tourists only on five nights a month. The night view of the Taj Mahal had to be booked a day in advance and only 400 tourists were allowed to see the Taj Mahal in eight batches of 50 for a limited time during full moon nights.

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