Mehtab Bagh garden with flowers and low ruins; Taj Mahal behind, with a minaret under restoration.

Mehtab Bagh

Across the Yamuna, the garden frames the Taj Mahal from afar; a pause among paths and trees to see the mausoleum in a bigger landscape.

  • Gardens and viewpoints
  • Suggested time:45 minutes to 1 hour
  • Area:North bank of the Yamuna, across from the Taj Mahal

About Mehtab Bagh

The Taj reappears across the river, with room to breathe around it. Mehtab Bagh is a Mughal garden aligned with the mausoleum, with paths and trees between you and the view. After the inlaid flowers, it is worth seeing the whole building in its landscape.

Aim for the late-afternoon light, arriving with time to spare: closing usually follows sunset. The name, linked to gardens and moonlight, does not guarantee night access. The entrance is separate and gives no passage to the Taj; head back by car.

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