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Monuments reopen, but people not too keen to visit iconic sites

The iconic Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra still held on to the top spot in the list of monuments with most footfall with 1,919 visitors, including 67 children, on June 16, the day of reopening

Tourists delighted after Taj Mahal reopens after two-month break

The Archaeological Survey of India had announced the reopening of all centrally protected monuments, sites and museums from Wednesday.

Taj Mahal to reopen from Wednesday, 650 visitors allowed at a time

All the centrally protected monuments, museums and sites closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic will reopen on June 16

Taj Mahal, other centrally protected ASI monuments to reopen from June 16

These monuments have remained closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic

Taj Mahal ticket prices likely to increase for tourists: Agra admin

Agra administration has decided to raise the entry ticket prices for both domestic and foreign tourists

Taj Mahal opens for tourists after 188 days of coronavirus-led closure

With the opening of Taj Mahal, there was an atmosphere of happiness among the people associated with the tourism business.

Local tourists queue up as Taj Mahal opens with all Covid-19 norms in place

Although most of the historical sites under ASI were opened, Agra Fort and Taj Mahal remained closed as they fell under the containment zone

Covid: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to reopen from Monday after 6 months of closure

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials have made all necessary arrangement for the reopening

Agra hotels set to welcome tourists as Taj Mahal reopens from September 21

Hoteliers have started preparation for the tourists after the government decided to reopen the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort for the general public from September 21

If Taj Mahal is reopening, why not Ajanta & Ellora Caves, ask experts

Tourism industry representatives want reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public, why not the two world famous heritage sites

Unlock 4: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to re-open from September 21 for visitors

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort will re-open to the public from September 21 as part of unlock 4, Basant Kumar, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI said on Monday

Covid-19: Monuments other than Taj Mahal to reopen from Tuesday in Agra

District Magistrate P. N. Singh said on the basis of the experience gained, plans would be made to reopen the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort after September 15

Monumental folly

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul must be one of the few places on earth where depictions of the three great Abrahamic religions, now so deeply antagonistic, can be seen in one place

Thunderstorm kills 3 persons in Agra, damages Taj Mahal's marble railing

ASI Superintendent Archaeologist Basant Kumar Swarnkar said that the storm toppled trees in the Taj Mahal complex and damaged monument's marble railing

Coronavirus: India closes tourist spots, Pakistan records 187 cases

Maharashtra has been the hardest hit with 39 confirmed coronavirus cases, or roughly a quarter of the 126 cases in the country.

Coronavirus outbreak: Taj Mahal to remain closed for tourism from today

Officials said that the decision was communicated to them on Monday night by the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi.

Locals hope work to make Agra smart, beautiful won't halt post Trump visit

Ahead of his visit, the city administration had given the city a "major makeover", especially along the route to be used by Trump's convoy

From Motera to Taj, Trump woos India on day one; all eyes on Tuesday talks

The US President is on a two-day maiden visit to India accompanied by First lady Melania Trump and daughter Ivanka

Praising Modi to highlighting DDLJ love: Top quotes from 'Namaste Trump'

Praising Narendra Modi in his speech, US President Donald Trump said the PM rose from his humble background as a "chai-wallah" (tea-seller) and underscored the "limitless promise of the great nation"

Donald Trump's Taj visit: Royal graves get mud pack, chandelier refurbished

As per Supreme Court directions, petrol or diesel-operated vehicles are not permitted within 500 metres of the Taj Mahal's gate