07 September,2020 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort would be reopened for public viewing from September 21, it was announced on Monday.
Agra District Magistrate P.N. Singh made the announcement in a tweet.
ALSO READ
Thick haze clouds Taj Mahal as pollution rises, frustrates tourists
When Ratan Tata turned artist’s dream into reality
‘He treated us as equals, greeted us hands folded,' Mumbaikars mourn Ratan Tata
Painter recalls how Tata got his work displayed at Taj Mahal hotel in Colaba
Maldives Prez Muizzu bowled over by 'mesmerising' Taj Mahal
Guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing have been circulated. While only 5,000 people would be permitted to visit the Taj daily, the Agra Fort will allow only 2,500.
The two world heritage monuments were closed since March 17 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Other historical monuments like Etmauddaula's tomb, Sikandra, and Fatehpur Sikri were reopened from September 1.
Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates.
Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
