Taj Mahal, Agra (must see)
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later.
Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tomb is the central focus of the entire Taj Mahal complex. This large, white marble structure stands on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan topped by a large dome and finial.
The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia and over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. It attracts between 2 million and 4 million visitors annually, including more than 200,000 from overseas.
Why You Should Visit:
Definitely a place that has to be seen to be believed with all kind of interesting stories/features and many brilliant spots (other than the obvious) to take great photos from.
The terraces around the central building are lovely to wander around and seeing the crystalline marble walls up close.
Tip:
The temperature in summer is above 40 Celsius so take all precautions, sunblock, and comfortable clothes.
Take only a small rucksack or a bag, as bulky rucksacks are not allowed. Don't take any kind of batteries, chargers, tripod, or food.
There's a lot to see and you'll get wrapped up in listening to a lot of the history, so make sure you allocate at least half a day.
You can skip the waiting lines by getting one government guide to show you inside.
In the evening, go to the other side of the river and enjoy the sunset.
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Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tomb is the central focus of the entire Taj Mahal complex. This large, white marble structure stands on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan topped by a large dome and finial.
The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia and over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. It attracts between 2 million and 4 million visitors annually, including more than 200,000 from overseas.
Why You Should Visit:
Definitely a place that has to be seen to be believed with all kind of interesting stories/features and many brilliant spots (other than the obvious) to take great photos from.
The terraces around the central building are lovely to wander around and seeing the crystalline marble walls up close.
Tip:
The temperature in summer is above 40 Celsius so take all precautions, sunblock, and comfortable clothes.
Take only a small rucksack or a bag, as bulky rucksacks are not allowed. Don't take any kind of batteries, chargers, tripod, or food.
There's a lot to see and you'll get wrapped up in listening to a lot of the history, so make sure you allocate at least half a day.
You can skip the waiting lines by getting one government guide to show you inside.
In the evening, go to the other side of the river and enjoy the sunset.
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Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Taj Mahal on Map
Sight Name: Taj Mahal
Sight Location: Agra, India (See walking tours in Agra)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Agra, India (See walking tours in Agra)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Agra, India
Create Your Own Walk in Agra
Creating your own self-guided walk in Agra is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Agra Introduction Walking Tour
Agra, the former capital of India under the powerful Mughal emperors, today is perhaps India's most popular tourist destination, in large part due to the magnificent Taj Mahal located here. Still, other than the iconic mausoleum, Agra is renowned for its colossal historic heritage manifested in numerous sites. To find out what else the city has to offer, take this orientation walk!
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles
Taj Mahal Walking Tour
Agra is most known for containing one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Taj Mahal. This finest example of Mughal architecture attracts thousands of tourists and visitors, who admire its magnificence and beauty. Take the following tour to see the marvelous attractions in the Taj area!
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles