Overview
Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) sits across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal. Legend has it Shah Jahan planned to build a second Taj in black marble here. Now restored as a well-maintained garden, it offers the most complete frontal view of the Taj Mahal across the river — the perfect photo spot. Sunset views of the Taj glowing golden are especially popular. Admission INR 300 for foreigners. About 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw from the Taj Mahal.
Opening Hours
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Travel Tips
Visit at sunset for golden-hour photos of the Taj. Far fewer tourists than inside the Taj compound, so much more relaxed.
Hotels near Mehtab Bagh
Hotels and guesthouses in Agra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Other attractions in Agra
Taj Mahal
A pure white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen - one of the world's most beautiful buildings.
Agra Fort
A vast red sandstone Mughal fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
A white marble tomb built before the Taj Mahal, fondly known as the 'Baby Taj' — Agra's hidden gem.
Fatehpur Sikri
The 'ghost city' built by Emperor Akbar — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Akbar's Tomb
The tomb of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar, blending Hindu, Islamic, and Christian architectural elements.
Jama Masjid (Agra)
A large red sandstone mosque opposite Agra Fort, dedicated to Shah Jahan's daughter Jahanara.
Kinari Bazaar
Agra's traditional market filled with marble crafts, leather goods, spices, and petha sweets.