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Taj Mahal Tour, Agra

Taj Mahal is one of the World’s wonders and it is amongst the UNESCO World heritage site. The Taj is a legend of Love of an Emperor of his favorite Queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is crafted in soft and pure marble along with jewelled with semi precious stones where in the serenity lies in every nooks and corner along with history reminding us as a marvel of an epic engraved in every stone. The grace in terms of perfection in the proportion and grandeur whether in its geometrical pattern or the well appointed gardens enhance the poise of the complex together adding magnificence to the tomb which is at the centrepiece of a 17-hectare or 42-acre complex which also includes a mosque and a guest house.

A beautiful garden with water fountain could be found at the tomb and the four minarets frame the tomb with the base of the tomb is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal. The white marble structure stands on the square plinth which consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan on an arch-shaped doorway. The main chamber houses the false sacrophagi of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan while the actual graves are at a lower level.

The Taj Mama is the 7th wonder of the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site from 1983. It is most visited place of the India, approx 8 million visitors come to visit it annually. It was constructed by white marvel which was come from all over India along with other Asian countries. It is located in Agra city just 240 kilo meters far from Delhi city. It was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife 'Mumtaz Mahal' (third wife). This Building was constructed in the period of 1632 to 1653. The Taj Mahal Architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahauri who also designed Red Fort Delhi.

Nearest other Tourists Attractions: Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra Fort, Jodha Bai ka Rauza and Mehtab Bagh, Fatehpur Sikri (41.0 KM) and Keoladeo National Park(Bharatpur) (60 KM) etc.

Nearest Accommodations: Budget Hotels: Natraj Paying Guest House & Restaurant , Hotel Sidhartha , Hotel Daawat Palace , Hotel Sai Palace , Hotel Taj Khema , Aryans Taj Resort, Hotel Taj Resorts , Hotel Bhoomi Residency , Hotel Crimson palace , Hotel Crystal Inn , Hotel Pushp Villa , Hotel Panna Paradise

Luxury Hotels: The Oberoi Amarvilas , Radisson Blu Hotel Agra , Trident Agra , Hotel The Taj Vilas , Hotel Utkarsh Vilas , Orient Taj , Courtyard by Marriott Agra , Jaypee Palace Hotel

Agra Weather Temperature:-

Months Temp. Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Average Low (℃) 8.0 10.4 15.9 22.3 26.4 28.5 26.8 25.8 24.4 19.9 13.7 9.1
Average High (℃) 22.3 25.2 32.0 38.5 41.6 40.7 35.2 33.7 34.4 34.3 29.7 24.0

Visit Information:-

Location: Agra City, Uttar Pradesh

UNESCO World Heritage Site Listed: from 1983

Construction Period: 1632 to 1653.

Maximum Height: 73 metres.

Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.

Open Days: Saturday to Thursday

Closed: Every Friday

Distance From:-

IGI Delhi Airport: 229.5 K.M.

Agra Airport: 12.7 K.M.

Agra Cantt. RLY Station: 6.7 K.M.