Best time to visit Taj Mahal and Agra

Balloon Air Safari in Taj Mahal and Agra 2024-2025

Flying over Agra will surely make your rendezvous with the holy city unforgettable

Best time: October–March

Have you ever imagined yourself flying above the wondrous Taj Mahal? An Air Balloon Safari will make your dream come true. Just imagine the serpentine course of the Yamuna River, a statuette of the Taj Mahal, and a replica of the Red Fort as it passes under your balloon leaving you bedazzled and baffled... What an experience to savor in the vast Agra sky!

Agra is a city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is renowned worldwide for being home to one of the most iconic monuments in the world, the Taj Mahal. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of eternal love.

Aside from the Taj Mahal, Agra boasts several other significant historical landmarks, including the Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Fatehpur Sikri, a fortified city built by Emperor Akbar.

An Air Balloon Safari is a thrilling trip. The helium balloon rises up to a height of about 250 m and you get a brilliant aerial view of all of Agra city. The most memorable hot air balloon flight is during sunrise, when the solar disk casts rays on the Taj.

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Agra Ticket Price

The trip costs around $162 without taxes. Each flight lasts around one hour, although this may be subject to change based on prevailing weather conditions. You can take morning (sunrise) and evening (sunset) flights, adjusting the schedule according to the season. It provides a great opportunity to enjoy the city's panorama at dawn or during sunset.

But undoubtedly Air Ballooning is unforgettable in the light of full moon which turns all of Agra magical with the shimmering Taj Mahal sitting gracefully in the center. Though the best time for a balloon safari in Agra is from October to March, you can experience it any time in the year provided the sky is clear. Besides, there is a ballooning festival usually taking place in late November—"Taj Balloon Festival".