The iconic Taj mahal after remaining closed for over a year for night viewing is now open from Saturday (Aug 21) for tourists who want to explore the marble monument under the moonlight, officials mentioned on Friday.
Night viewing of the monument had closed on March 17, 2020, during the first lockdown due to COVID-19.
ASI Superintending Archaeologist (Agra Circle) Vasant Kumar Swarnkar said that night viewing will be allowed on August 21, 23 and 24 as the monument is closed every week on Friday and the lockdown is in effect on Sunday.
He said there are three-time slots for visitors. From 8:30-9 pm, 9-9:30 pm and from 9:30-10 pm.
