All-In Cost Estimates
Venue + catering + accommodation + décor + photography + logistics
50 guests, 3 days₹4L–₹8L
100 guests, 3 days₹7L–₹14L
150 guests, 3 days₹10L–₹18L
Venue hire (120–150 guests)
₹1.2L–₹3L for 3 days
EstimatedExclusive use / specific areas
Pending site visitPending
What is included
Pending site visitPending
Taxes & service charges
GST at 18%
EstimatedPeak-season surcharge
Peak Nov–Feb: 10–15% premium
EstimatedMinimum spend requirement
Pending site visitPending
Maximum capacity
450 guests in Sun Banquet Hall (3,200 sq ft); rooftop café for 30–50 intimate functions
EstimatedSetup / breakdown times
Pending site visitPending
Noise / curfew restrictions
10pm — Taj East Gate Road, near ASI buffer
EstimatedOpen flames & fireworks
Near Taj buffer zone — cold pyrotechnics only; confirm restrictions with venue before booking
EstimatedRitual restrictions
Pending site visitPending
Parking / valet
On-site and street parking
EstimatedVehicle access
Taj East Gate Road; security checkpoint zone — coordinate vendor vehicles with hotel
EstimatedIn-house catering required?
In-house catering; external caterers with approval
EstimatedApproved vendor list
Pending site visitPending
Alcohol restrictions
Bar available; confirm licence
EstimatedOutside vendor fees
Pending site visitPending
On-site coordinator provided
Pending site visitPending
Guest rooms on-site
50–80 rooms
EstimatedRoom rates
₹2,500–₹6,000/night
EstimatedGroup booking discounts
Group rates available
EstimatedVIP accommodation
Rooftop rooms with Taj Mahal view for couple
EstimatedIndoor alternative for bad weather
Sun Banquet Hall (3,200 sq ft) is the primary indoor fallback
EstimatedBackup power & water supply
Generator backup
EstimatedEmergency medical services
Pending site visitPending
Photography & drone permits
Taj East Gate Road — ASI + DGCA drone clearance required; high likelihood of restriction near Taj buffer; apply 6 weeks ahead; rooftop photography (ground-based) is the viable alternative
EstimatedAlcohol & fireworks licences
Confirm bar licence. Fireworks: ASI buffer restrictions apply; cold pyrotechnics safer
EstimatedHeritage / conservation restrictions
Taj East Gate area has ASI noise, light, and structural restrictions; confirm all plans with venue and local ASI office
EstimatedShade, tents, or AC for outdoor events
Sun Banquet Hall AC; rooftop café exposed — morning functions Oct–Feb ideal; shade required Apr–Sep
EstimatedCooling / misting systems
Pending site visitPending
Wind / dust protection
Pending site visitPending
Distance from airport
14 km from Agra Kheria; 220 km from Delhi IGI
EstimatedShuttle / transfer options
Hotel transfers on request; Taj Mahal East Gate 300m walk
EstimatedParking capacity
80–100 vehicles on-site and immediate street
EstimatedVendor load-in / load-out
Taj East Gate Road; security clearance zone — all vendor vehicles need hotel-coordinated access; plan extra 1–2 hours for checkpoint
EstimatedNearby vendor accommodation
Budget guesthouses in Tajganj 5 min walk
EstimatedStorage / prep areas
Pending site visitPending