Temple · Agra, India
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built 1632–1653. It drew 6,532,366 visitors in 2018.
Photo: Yann; edited by Jim Carter via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Agra, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Built | 1632–1653 |
| Architect | Ahmad Lahori |
| Height | Height: 73 m |
| Annual visitors (2018) | 6,532,366 |
| Coordinates | 27.1750° N, 78.0419° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Taj Mahal is known for
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
About Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r.
History
The land on which the Taj Mahal is situated was present to the south of the walled city of Agra which was given to Shah Jahan by Raja Jai Singh I in exchange for a large palace in the centre of Agra. The building was commissioned in 1631, and construction commenced in 1632. An area of roughly 1.2 hectares (3 acres) was excavated, filled with dirt to reduce seepage, and levelled at 50 metres (160 ft) above the riverbank level.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Taj Mahal website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
November to February — cool, clear weather; summers are hot and the monsoon runs through the wet months.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Agra |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Agra Airport (AGR) |
| Distance from the airport | 5.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Noida International Airport (DXN) · Gautam Buddha Nagar, India · 74.2 miles away
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · New Delhi, India · 111.6 miles away
- Jaipur International Airport (JAI) · Jaipur, India · 139.4 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Taj Mahal, with a link to each place's own site.
- The Oberoi Amarvilas · Agra
Luxury hotel with Taj Mahal views
- Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra · Agra
Hotel with views of the Taj Mahal
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Taj Mahal, with a link to each place's own site.
- Pinch of Spice · Fatehabad Road, Agra
North Indian restaurant near the Taj
- Esphahan · The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Fine Indian dining at the Oberoi
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Frequently asked questions
What is Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Where is Taj Mahal located?
Taj Mahal is in Agra, India. Its coordinates are 27.1750° N, 78.0419° E.
How do I get to Taj Mahal?
The nearest town is Agra, and the nearest airport is Agra Airport (AGR), about 5.0 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Taj Mahal?
November to February — cool, clear weather; summers are hot and the monsoon runs through the wet months.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9141 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.