The Taj Mahal in Agra, India
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is perhaps one of the most beautiful and stunning pieces of architecture in the world. It was built as a mausoleum where the Mughal Emperor known as Shah Jahan was to bury his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was not completed until 1653. The building’s architecture draws from not only Mughal styles but also Ottoman, Islamic, Persian, and more. Visitors from around the world flock to Agra to see the domed marble ceiling and spectacular artistry as well as to pay their respects.
The peak tourist time is November to February. Summer (April to June) is hot and humid with occasional heat waves and dust storms. The monsoon season is June to September. Winter (October to March) is cool with cold spells. Heavy fog occurs during winter, particularly December to January. The best time for a trip to the Himalayas is summer.
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Tours
Royal India Tour
A full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the Mighty Red Fort, Friday Mosque - Jama Masjid, the silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, the Hindu temple - Birla Mandir, the India Gate - a 42 m high war memorial, the Rashtrapati Bhawan - President's House, the tomb of Emperor Humayun, Qutab Minar - a 73 m high victory tower and the Bahai Temple - shaped like a lotus flower and proof of India's secularism. Half day sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world - a monument of love created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world; the Agra Fort - the red sand stone fort, a testament to the rise and fall of the Mughal empire built by Emperor Akbar in red sand stone over 400 years ago. Drive to Agra-Jaipur (250 kms/5 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar, approximately 35 kms outside Agra. Built in the 16th century- the Buland Darwaza, the gate of victory constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in Gujarat. A full day of sightseeing: the tour of Jaipur. The tour of Pink city takes you to the Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds, the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens, The Jantar Mantar - the largest and best preserved 18th century stone observatory, the City Palace - still the home of the former royalty H.H. You will also visit the Amber Fort. Situated 11 kms away from Jaipur, Amber was once the ancient capital of the Jaipur state.
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