Limited Daily Access to Taj Mahal

Due to an overwhelming number of tourists, the Indian government has decided to restrict the daily opening hours of Taj Mahal to only 3 hours.

Limited Daily Access to Taj Mahal

As reported by the Times of India, this regulation is effective from April 1. Each day, the management of this tourist site will open the doors for just 3 hours to facilitate better security and order management.

The Archaeological Survey of India reveals that during peak days, the number of visitors to this famous monument reaches up to 50,000 people. Some visitors not only stay all day but linger from morning till evening.

The excessive number of tourists leads to issues like waste disposal, creating difficulties in maintaining security and preserving the monument.

An Indian official, interviewed by the Times of India, stated that the increasing number of visitors to the Taj Mahal is making it difficult to expand the space around the monument.

Keeping the Taj Mahal open all day encourages many visitors to linger, particularly on weekends, worsening the situation.

The Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631.

Within the Taj Mahal, there is a secret chamber containing their remains.

A highly renowned destination in India, attracting leaders and royal families from around the world.

On average, there are about 10,000 - 15,000 visitors per day. This number significantly increases on weekends and holidays.

In 2016, according to Indian government data, nearly 6.5 million visitors marveled at the majestic Taj Mahal.

The iconic temple is currently facing a myriad of threats. The white marble walls are marred by numerous patches of green and black mold, blamed on insect droppings.

As reported by Minh Hai/Tuoi Tre

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour