I am a local guide in Agra and I have done more than 1000 Taj Mahal sunrise tours with Gold India Tour. My all guests say same thing - "Sunrise is the best time for Taj Mahal". Here is why.Why Taj Mahal at Sunrise is Best?The Colour Change Magic
At 5:30 AM, when first sunlight falls on white marble, Taj Mahal turns from light pink to golden white. This colour change you can only see at sunrise. At day time it is just white.No Crowd, Best Photos
At sunrise there are only 100-200 people. At 10 AM there are 5000+ people. For my guests, I take the best photo from the famous Diana Bench without any crowd. No waiting line.Cool Weather
Agra is very hot. At 5:30 AM temperature is cool and pleasant. You can enjoy the monument peacefully. After 9 AM it becomes very hot.My Perfect Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour Plan:5:00 AM - Pick up from Hotel
I pick up my guests from their hotel in Agra.5:30 AM - Enter Taj Mahal
We enter from East Gate. I have the tickets already, so no line. We go straight inside.5:30 AM to 8:00 AM - Inside Taj Mahal
I show the main mausoleum, the mosque, the guest house, and the Yamuna River back side. I explain the real love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz and all the secrets of construction. And I take professional photos for my guests.8:00 AM - Agra Fort / Breakfast
After Taj Mahal, we can go to Agra Fort for sunrise view of Taj Mahal from there, or go for breakfast at a good local restaurant.Important Tips for Sunrise Tour from a Local Guide:Taj Mahal opens 30 minutes before sunrise. Reach early.Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.Tickets: Buy online from ASI website one day before to save time. I help my guests for tickets.Bring valid ID proof.No tripod allowed inside.Best months for sunrise: October to March, sky is clear and pink.If you really want to feel the magic of Taj Mahal, you must come at sunrise. It is not just a monument, it is an emotion at sunrise.I am available for private Taj Mahal sunrise tours, full day Agra tours, and Delhi-Agra-Jaipur tours. You can contact me from my TourHQ profile - Gold India Tour.S