The Taj Mahal’s Hidden Economic Power: How India’s Most Famous Monument Supports Agra The Taj Mahal is famous around the world for its beauty, architecture and timeless history. Millions of travellers come to Agra to see the monument, photograph it and experience one of India's most celebrated heritage sites. But there is another story behind the Taj Mahal that is often overlooked. The Taj Mahal is not only a monument—it is also a major driver of tourism and economic activity in Agra. The money collected from visitors at the monument is only one part of the story. The much larger impact comes from the tourists who travel to Agra and spend money on hotels, restaurants, transportation, guides, shopping and other local services. That makes the Taj Mahal an important part of Agra's tourism economy. How Many People Visit the Taj Mahal? The scale of the Taj Mahal's popularity is enormous. According to the Ministry of Tourism's India Tourism Statistics , the Taj Mahal attrac...