Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani Tomb
Mughal-era tomb for Akbar's wife, notable architecture
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani at a Glance#
Address: Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Admission: Entrance generally free; local site management may request donations
How to Get to Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani#
The tomb is in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. From the Taj Mahal complex it is a drive of approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. Local taxis, cycle-rickshaws and app-based cars can be used to reach the site.
Tips for Visiting Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani#
- Visit early or late to avoid the heat-afflicted mid-afternoon crowds, especially in summertime.
- Combine a visit with Agra's other Mughal-era sites-travel time from central Agra is roughly 30 minutes depending on traffic.
- Bring a camera with a zoom-details on carved stone and inlaid panels are often subtle and worth close inspection.
Best Time to Visit Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani#
November-February is best for weather and comfort while visiting Agra and nearby sites.
Weather & Climate near Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani#
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 42°C. Moderate rainfall (784 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7° - 22° | 15° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 42% | 1.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| February | Ideal | 10° - 26° | 18° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 37% | 1.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| March | Ideal | 16° - 32° | 24° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 28% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 21° - 38° | 30° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 21% | 1.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.7h |
| May | Excellent | 26° - 42° | 34° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 21% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Very Good | 28° - 41° | 35° | 64 mm | some cloud | 36% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 27° - 35° | 36° | 214 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 35° | 252 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.0h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 34° | 33° | 143 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 34° | 27° | 32 mm | clear | 52% | 0.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 12° - 29° | 21° | 4 mm | clear | 43% | 0.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Ideal | 8° - 24° | 16° | 6 mm | clear | 41% | 0.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
