Located amidst this ancient splendor is Mansingh Palace named after the Rajput Emperor Sawai Mansingh, a very close associate of Mughal Emperor Akbar, where the essentially Indian hospitality reaches out to envelope you come stay at Mansingh Palace and experience Agra.

Accommodation:

100 elegantly furnished rooms with attached bath. running hot and cold water,
Modern Communication Systems Captivating view of the "Tajmahal' from the "Taj View Rooms". All rooms centrally air-conditioned and have telephone and channel music.

Recreation & Restaurants

Folk and Indian cultural shows (on request).
The Sheesh Mahal - multi cuisine restaurant overlooking swimming pool empts the most discerning gourmet

The Ripples - for a quick bite and buffet for groups are also arranged

The Tequila - a well equipped bar serving a wide range of International and domestic sellers open 11.00 a.m - 3.00 a.m - 7.00 p.m.- midnight.

Mumtaz bagh an open area overlooking swimming pool for Bar-be-que and Indian folk dances and cultural shows.

Facilities and Services:

• Swimming pool

• Health club / Cable TV.

• Laundry and dry-cleaning service.

• Secretarial services and Fax services

• Parking

• 24 hrs room service

• Doctor on call

• Travel counter

• 24 hours money exchange

• Packed meals for travelers

• Mini Bar

• Safe deposit

• Direct dial telephones.

• Beauty Parlor

Full Moon at Taj: 

1 - The Supreme Court has now permitted visit to Tajmahal by moonlight.

2 - The Tajmahal by moonlight shall be open on Full moon day and 2 days before and 2 days after the full moon.

3 - On every Friday, it shall remain closed. (even for moonlight visit it shall remain closed on Friday).

4 - The full moon dates are given below.

5 - The entrance tickets presently are as follows:

Adult

Foreigners - Rs.750/- +  Service Charge

Indians - Rs.510/- +  Service Charge

Children : 3 to 5 years

Foreigners - Rs.500/- +  Service Charge

Indians - Rs.500/- +  Service Charge

6 - The timings are 2030 to 2400 hours.

7 - Tajmahal for moonlight visits shall NOT be open to visitors during the month of RAMZAN.

For Foreigners following required to obtain permit:

Name, Sex, Passport Number. Age, Nationality.

Full Moon Dates :

• * Pls Note - Dates in Red indicate Fridays when Taj is  CLOSED.

• ** Dates marked in black bold indicate full moon days

• ** During month of Ramadan Moonlight visit to Taj Mahal is not permissible.
  Ramadan: September 1 - September 29, 2008
  Ramadan: August 21 - September 19, 2009
  Ramadan: August 11 - September 8, 2010