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Welcome
to Agra and Hotel Sheela: our pleasurable little oasis right next to the
Taj Mahal where you can relax in tranquillity. Operating as a family
business since 1988, we believe in providing more than just a good
night's sleep. A quality hotel should also create an environment that
successfully caters to the requirements of visitors from all four
corners of the globe. We pride ourselves in meeting your requests and
providing a friendly, hassle-free stop-over for everyone that comes to
stay in Agra. Ideally situated in a secure environment and just 100 metres from the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal in the Taj Trapezium Zone:
a 100% pollution free area, we are very easy to access and find.
At Hotel Sheela, we can
offer a wide range of rooms suitable for all types of travelling parties
to choose from: singles, doubles and triples are available to suit your
requirements and budget. Hotel Sheela has been highly recommended by all
internationally renowned travel guide books since its opening. So, why
not come and visit us in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal: the most
captivating monument of love ever built. You will not regret it.
Hotel Sheela also has one
of the most relaxing restaurants and common area in all of Agra and
whether you sit to enjoy one of our famous lassies or chat with fellow
travellers, our restaurant is a great way to spend your relaxation time.
We also serve a diverse selection of meals ranging from western
favourites like banana and chocolate pancake through to the traditional
Indian curry. So, no matter what time of day, breakfast, lunch or
dinner, there's bound to be something on our menu to tantalise your
taste buds.
Hotel Sheela is pleased
to offer these additional facilities:
» All types of travel
assistance & tourist information
» Commission-free transport bookings (car, bus and train)
» Honest, friendly and hassle-free advice
» Internet facilities
» Advance booking of rooms via internet or telephone
» STD, ISD, PCO facilities
» Free incoming phone calls
» Free book exchange
» Free cloak room /
luggage storage
» Fresh food in Green View Restaurant
» Colourful garden & quiet relaxing surroundings
» Fresh air in the Taj Trapezium Zone (100% pollution free)
» Cycle friendly with secure parking
» Hot water available 24
hours
» Laundry service
» Generator facilities in case of power cuts
» 100m from Taj Mahal East Gate
» Close to railway and bus station, post office and banks
» ATM just around the corner
Location -

Hotel Sheela is situated
in the so called Taj Trapezium Zone, which is a 100% pollution free
area. The Indian Government has prohibited the entry of vehicles in this
area to safeguard the beauty of the Taj Mahal. This means you cannot get
to Hotel Sheela by car, but there is no need to walk either.
There are two ways to get
to our hotel: one is from 'Purani Mandi', which is the southern
entrance, and the other from 'Shilpgram', the eastern entrance to the
Taj Mahal. At both entrances security personnel will ask your auto
rickshaw driver or car to stop. From both check points you can get a
cycle rickshaw, a battery operated auto rickshaw or a tanga (horse cart)
to go to Hotel Sheela. This will cost around INR 10 as both barriers are
just 500 metres from the Taj Mahal and Hotel Sheela.
...Room View...

Full Moon at Taj:
1 - The Supreme
Court has now permitted visit to Tajmahal by moonlight.
2 - The Tajmahal by
moonlight shall be open on Full moon day and 2 days before and 2 days
after the full moon.
3 - On every
Friday, it shall remain closed. (even for moonlight visit it shall
remain closed on Friday).
4 - The full moon
dates are given below.
5 - The entrance
tickets presently are as follows:
Adult
Foreigners - Rs.750/- +
Service Charge
Indians - Rs.510/- +
Service Charge
Children : 3 to 5 years
Foreigners - Rs.500/- +
Service Charge
Indians - Rs.500/- +
Service Charge
6 - The timings are 2030 to 2400 hours.
7 - Tajmahal for moonlight visits shall NOT be
open to visitors during the month of RAMZAN.
For Foreigners following required to obtain permit:
Name, Sex, Passport Number. Age, Nationality.
Full Moon Dates
: *The
Tajmahal by moonlight shall be open on Full moon day and two days before
and two days after the full moon, except Friday.
Even for moonlight visit it shall remain closed on Friday. During month
of August 2011 Taj Mahal shall not open due to Ramzan.
* The tickets are issued ONLY ONE DAY in advance from ASI, Agra office.
There is NO same day issue of tickets.
The timings for ticket purchase are 1100 hours to 1700 hours one day
before.
* ASI needs following details in advance on the application form for ALL
guests :
Name, Sex, Passport number, Age & Nationality.
e For Indians need age / address and full names for all guests.
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