Taj Mahal Agra travel from Delhi in 2 hours by super fast express AC train Gatimaan Express which departs Delhi at 08:10 AM and reach Agra at 09:50 AM. Same train departs Agra at 17:50 hrs and arrives Delhi at 19:30 hrs. Tajmahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal during 1631 - 1653. The Taj Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make a visit to The Taj Mahal gain a place among the most sought-after tours in the world. Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday. On other days of the week it remains open from sunrise to sunset.