The budget for visiting the Taj Mahal is modest. Taj Mahal entry: 1,100 INR foreigners (€12) + 200 INR inner mausoleum. Agra Fort entry: 650 INR foreigners. Fatehpur Sikri entry: 550 INR foreigners. Total major Agra sites: ~3,000 INR (€35).
Certified official guide: 1,500-2,500 INR half-day. Transport from Delhi: Shatabdi Express train Executive Chair Car 700-1,200 INR one way (€7-13), 2h.
Accommodation in Agra (1 night minimum for optimal visit). Absolute luxury: Oberoi Amarvilas (€600-1,500/night, 102 rooms all with direct Taj view at 600 m). 5-star comfort: ITC Mughal Agra (€200-400/night). 4-star comfort: Trident Hilton Agra (€150-300/night). 3-star: 60-150 €/night.
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