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Mehtab Bagh

Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) is a Mughal charbagh garden across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Babur around 1530, it offers the best views of the Taj Mahal's rear facade, especially at sunset.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 19, 2026

Entrance Fee

Foreigners
Adult
300 INR~300 $
Locals
Adult
30 INR~30.0 $

Tripods prohibited. Drones prohibited. Ideal for Taj Mahal sunset photography

Best Time to Visit

1-2 hours before sunset for best Taj Mahal photos. October to March for pleasant weather. Visit takes about 1 hour

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
parking
benches
viewpoint
gardens

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 19, 2026
Monday06:00 — 18:00
Tuesday06:00 — 18:00
Wednesday06:00 — 18:00
Thursday06:00 — 18:00
Friday06:00 — 18:00
Saturday06:00 — 18:00
Sunday06:00 — 18:00

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Mehtab Bagh is directly across the river from the Taj Mahal at just 650 meters, providing an unobstructed view of the rear facade. At sunset, the Taj Mahal reflects in the river while the sky turns orange and pink. Far fewer crowds than the main complex

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather21°
66%2 м/с
Todayweather24°9°
Tomorrowweather24°9°
Friweather21°14°
Satweather18°7°
Sunweather18°3°
Monweather19°4°
Tueweather21°9°
22°
9°Jan
26°
13°Feb
33°
19°Mar
40°
26°Apr
43°
31°May
43°
33°Jun
37°
30°Jul
35°
28°Aug
34°
26°Sep
34°
23°Oct
29°
18°Nov
24°
12°Dec

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