As of Dec 15, the old currency notes are no longer accepted as tickets at the Taj Mahal. They've started accepting payments by credit card now, so you can swipe a card at the counter. Huzzah. No more cash woes.
You can also buy tickets online at the ASI website: https://asi.payumoney.com/
You can also buy tickets online at the ASI website: https://asi.payumoney.com/
Here's what the Scaffolding at the Taj Mahal looks like now:
This photo is clicked in the afternoon around 1:30 p.m. yesterday. Morning temperatures are at 8 C (47F), rising to 22 C (72F) in the afternoon. Nights are cool again.