Taj Mahal in Agra is synonymous with
India. The eternal beauty of the monument lies in
its location, architecture and the feeling that
went behind its construction. For times immemorial
the Taj will stand as a symbol of eternal love.
The Taj Mahal in India is a must visit for everyone
at least once in a lifetime.
The Taj Mahal finds its place amongst the 7 wonders
of the World. It is definitely one of the most photographed
and written monuments of the World. The majestic
Taj Mahal attracts tourists from far and away. The
architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty
of the Taj Mahal ensures that people return to see
to time and again. The great Mughal Emperor Shahjahan
(1592-1666) got the Taj Mahal built over a period
of 22 years. Besides the Taj Mahal he was the man
behind other popular monuments Red Fort and Jama
Masjid of Delhi. He brought about modifications
in the Agra Fort too.
The architectural wonder of the Taj Mahal is a monument
of love, purity and beauty that Shah Jahan had built
in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Thus, the Taj Mahal is essentially the mausoleum
of the mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal
complex has a main gateway, an elaborate garden,
a mosque and a prayer house besides the mausoleum.
The extensive use of the marble and precious stones
on the Taj Mahal make it a wonderful wonder. Taj
is the salute to the Indian womanhood that till
date inspires people to love. In fact the beauty
of Taj Mahal has inspired people, poets and painters.
No words or pictures can do justice to the loveliness
of the Taj. One has to see it to believe it and
experience it to enjoy it.
Besides the Taj Mahal, Agra boasts of a number of
tourist attractions such as Agra Fort, Sikandra,
and Itmad-ud Daulah Tomb. Then there are various
excursion options also possible from Agra including
those to Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura and Vrindavan.
The best time to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra is
in the winter months from October to March. The
summer and the monsoon months are best avoided.
There are a number of luxury hotels in Agra that
offer views of the Taj Mahal from their rooms. The
best of facilities and the most efficient of services
may be enjoyed at the luxury hotels around Taj Mahal.
Agra, the city of Taj is easily accessible through
air, rail and road. Delhi the capital city of India
acts as the main gateway to Agra. There are regular
flights to Agra. Express trains from Delhi take
you to Agra in less than two hours.
