India: The Taj Mahal is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings ever built (Image: Getty Images)
India holidays often see visitors eager to visit the famous Taj Mahal. The mausoleum is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings ever built. It is said that Shah Jahan built it as a testament to his love for his favourite wife, commissioning it in 1632. The monument is a year-round attraction but new visitor rules are set to restrict tourist access.
India holidays: The Taj Mahal will now FINE tourists who stay too long at the monument
The Taj Mahal has introduced turnstile gates which will limit visiting length.
Tourists will only be able to explore the building for up to three hours as authorities try to limit overcrowding.
If they overstay their visit they will be forced to pay a fine, the Times of India has reported.
The move comes after a trial run of the turnstile gates with the rules becoming permanent yesterday.
A total of 14 gates have been installed at the site - seven each on the east and west gates for entering the moment and five each on the two visitor exits.
According to superintending archeologist, ASI (Agra circle), Vasant Swara told the Times of India that on Saturday 50,000
