Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh. A visit to India is not complete without visiting this wonderful marble monument.
Taj Mahal was constructed by mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mark of love towards his beautiful and beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death in 1631. Taj Mahal is an architectural marvel in white marble and is the finest example of Mughal architecture.
The construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years with the help of 20,000 workers. The white marble and other materials were bought from all over India and central Asia. Iranian architect Ustad Isa designed the Taj Mahal.
Declared as UNESCO's World Heritage site, Taj Mahal is a historic as well as romantic destination of India. The monument offers a mesmerizing sight in the moonlight, which is an unforgettable sight. Taj Mahal is renown all over as a Symbol of eternal love.
The city of Agra is a major tourist attraction in India and the city is a part of the Golden Triangle Tours in India along with Jaipur and Delhi.
Agra has many hotels for guests to stay including deluxe and economy hotels, which serves to one and all. Agra can be reached easily by flight, as Agra has a domestic airport of its own. Delhi is the nearest International airport of Agra. Agra can also be reached by trains and roadways.
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The Classical Tour of North India
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Classical Incentive Tour
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The Enchanting Golden Triangle
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Spectrum of Indian Art
Textiles and Tribes of Gujrat
Maharaja's - Castles and Palaces
Pushkar Festival
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