Shamshuddin, President of the Agra Guides Association told Agratoday.in, "the railways catering corporation has made the arrangements. They will buy the tickets in advance and give these to the visitors. The SAARC nations’ visitors will pay `550, while other foreigners will have to pay `750."

 The UP Tourism has hired 30 guides to accompay the visitors to the Taj.

 "The Eastern gate of the Taj Mahal has been reserved for the CWG visitors, others will have to use the western and southern entrance gates," an ASI official said.

The entire stretch from Jaypee hotel to the Taj Mahal has been virtually sealed, with additional deployment of security forces.