Moonlight Garden and Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Private Tour

Get to know the Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight) garden and enjoy the best views of the Taj Mahal. On this tour you will also discover the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb, called the “Small Taj”.

Moonlight Garden and Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Private Tour

We will collect you from the hotel and head towards the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb. This mausoleum is located on the banks of the river Yamuna and is commonly known as “the small Taj.”

During our visit, we will discover why the tomb is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal. We will learn about the relationship between the nobleman in the mausoleum and the emperor who constructed the Taj Mahal. This will be highlighted while admiring the architecture of this white marble building.

We will continue the tour in the Mehtab Bagh garden. This park is constructed on the opposite banks of the Taj Mahal, offering the best views of the monument.

During the visit, you will learn about the history of Mehtab Bagh. Legend has it that Shah Jahan planned to build a black marble replica of the Taj Mahal here. We will explore the truth behind this rumor.

Stroll around the symmetrical gardens at your own leisure and take photos of the Taj Mahal. After the tour ends, we will take you back to your hotel.