Hotel Utkarsh Vilas is a centrally Air-conditioned Hotel at Agra (Uttar Pradesh, India) located in close Proximity to The Taj on the Fatehabad Road (Main area where all the tourist hotels, shopping and restaurants are located) .

Accommodation : 52 Rooms and 10 Suites with modern amenities.

Distances : Bharatpur - 60 kms, Mathura - 60 kms, Delhi - 200 kms, Jaipur - 230 kms, Gwalior - 110 kms, Orchha - 200 kms, Khajuraho - 365 kms

Agra is accessible by Road from Jaipur and by Train/Road from Delhi and is part of the famous Golden Triangle Itinerary.

Facilities

• 24-hour Coffee Shop overlooking swimming pool

• Buffet restaurant serving mix of delicious international and ethnic Indian cuisine

• Bar serving exotic cocktails and mocktails

• Full service Spa including Sauna, Steam and Jacuzzi

• Gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment

• 24-hour room service

• Doctor on call

• Laundry service

• Travel services, including vehicle hire

• Customised guided tours available on request

Room View 

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 : *The Tajmahal by moonlight shall be open on Full moon day and two days before and two days after the full moon, except Friday.
Even for moonlight visit it shall remain closed on Friday. During month of August 2011 Taj Mahal shall not open due to Ramzan.
* The tickets are issued ONLY ONE DAY in advance from ASI, Agra office. There is NO same day issue of tickets.
The timings for ticket purchase are 1100 hours to 1700 hours one day before.
* ASI needs following details in advance on the application form for ALL guests :
Name, Sex, Passport number, Age & Nationality.
e For Indians need age / address and full names for all guests.