2013 Taj Mahotsav Agra India tickets and accommodation

The Taj Mahal Agra, a world renowned heritage monument to love, attracts visitors daily throughout the year. Centered around this historic mausoleum is the annual Taj Mahotsav, a 10-day festival which showcases the skills of artistes and artisans from around the country. In addition, there is a fun fair with rides for kids & adults and food, all located near the the Eastern Gate.

Dates of 2013 Taj Mahotsav, Agra, India: February 19^th to February 28^th 2013.

2013 Taj Mahotsav Entry Fees

• Adults: Rs.40/- per person
• Children: entry free for kids up to 5 years of age
• Foreign tourists: free entry
• School children (in school uniform): Rs.300/- for group of 50 children, with free entry for 2 teachers
• Cultural programs: no separate entry fee

Where to buy tickets: at all the entry gates

2013 Taj Mahotsav Accommodation

1.You can stay in the following places provided by the Govt.

• Tourist Bunglaw,  Raja-Ki-Mandi . Ph: +91-562-2851720, 2850120
• Taj Khema, Eastarn Gate, Taj Mahal. Ph: +91-562-2230001, 2330140
• Youth Hostel, Sanjay Place, M. G. Road. Ph:+91-562-2854462
• Gulistan Tourist Complex, Fatehpur Sikri. Ph: +91-5613-282490
• Archeological Survey of India,  Fatehpur Sikri. Ph: +91-5613-282248  

2. You can stay as a Paying Guest at the following places:

• Mahatim Singh - 71-Gulmohar Enclave, Shamsabad Road, Agra. Ph: 9319000644/2480748
• Col. Indrajeet Singh Lamba -58- Gulmohar Enclave, Shamsabad Road, Agra. Ph: 3298921/9319842921
• Sharma Paying Guest House-HIG-6, (Gr 14) Taj Nagri, Agra. Ph: 2330317/9319200312
• Col. Mahendra Pratap-102, Taj Nagri, Near TDI, Fatehabad Road, Agra. Ph: 2332480
• Smt. Madhu Raj Vansha-11- Kaveri Vihar, Phase III,Shamsabad Road, Agra. Ph: 6454315
• Gurcharan Singh-52 A, Gough Road, Agra Cantt, Agra. Ph: 9412534752/3093949
• Dr. (Smt.) Chandra Singh-No.1 - Kunwar Colony, Khandari Agra. Ph: 9837006433/2852211

2013 Taj Mahotsav Events Schedule

The Artisans' Works

• Agra: marble and zardozi work
• North East India: bamboo and cane work
• Tamil Nadu: wood and stone carvings
• Kashmir: paper mache work, shawls and carpets
• Saharanpur: wood carving
• Moradabad: brass wares
• Bhadohi: hand made carpets
• Khurja: pottery
• Lucknow: chikan work
• Banaras: silk and zari work
• Gujarat: shawls & carpets
• Farrukhabad: hand printing
• West Bengal: Kantha stitch

...and lots more!

The Artists' Works

• Folk dances
  
• Classical
• Semi-classical

The cultural programs will be organised at 3 venues:

(1) Sadar Bazaar open air theatre

(2) Noorjahan Auditorium, Shilpgram

(3) Sursadan, Agra

Other events include plays, classical dances, performances by musical bands, a photography competition on 23^rd February (outdoor event) and a bodybuilding performance by the Agra Police on 28^th February (7p.m. at Sursadan)

Complete schedule of events here

Contact information for 2013 Taj Mahotsav

Office of Secretary, Taj Mahotsav Samiti
U.P. Tourism
64, Taj Road, 
Agra-282001
Ph: +91-562-2226431/ 2233056 // Fax: +91-562-2226431
E-mail: info@tajmahotsav.org / agrauptourism@gmail.com
Website: www.up-tourism.com