visit TAJMAHAL, India

Taj Mahal : A Symbol of Love

One of the seven wonder’s of the world, the Taj Mahal is a sight to behold with its distinctive Mughal architecture.

It was an ode of love built by an emperor for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal and truly makes us wonder about the meaning of undying love. No love story can compare with the story of emperor Shah Jahan’s tryst for 22 years to build a monument that could eternalize the memory of his beloved queen for posterity.

Besides this, the monument is a perfect example of architectural excellence. Built on the bank of river Yamuna, the whole structure has been designed in such a way that it can withstand the natural calamities like earthquake and floods.The location of the monument has been decided after a lot of scientific pre-work like the flow and level of water of the river Yamuna. The Tajmahal is built at that point where the river is turning around 140⁰ thereby slowing down the flow of water near the monument and therefore preventing any damage to the monument. The monument is a perfect example of symmetry right from the mausoleum to its gardens and the path ways. If you stand in the middle of the south gate(the centre point) and observe, then you will find that the eastern part of the whole monument is a mirror image of the western part, including the mausoleum, gates, corridors and even gardens. The arches and the carvings have been designed to the minutest details particularly with regards to the symmetry and clarity of each design highlighting mughal intricate craftsmanship.

It is indeed a perfect place to reawaken the endearing spirit of love crossing the boundaries of time.

How to reach :

Whenever you plan your visit to see this magnificent symbol of love, you have to fly to Delhi, India, which is the nearest international airport. Agra is 225 kms away from New Delhi, India. if you plan to go by air further, there is only one flight to Agra in afternoon.for that you have to plan accordingly. If you plan to go by Road, Agra is well connected by rail network as well as by road.It takes 4 hours from delhi to reach Agra. Both routes are very convenient and you can get travel from Delhi to Agra according to your convenience. You can hire Taxi's or buses form delhi according to your plan.

When to visit : 

Although tourists visit Agra to see Tajmahal through out the year, it is better to avoid summer months (may and june) as it become very hot (49 degrees). Tajmahal is open from (6AM to 7 PM), so you can plan out your day accordingly. Tajmahal is CLOSED for visitors on EVERY FRIDAY, (so please avoid these days). Tajmahal looks different in different weather conditions. Best time to view the monument is in  the morning time. Night time viewing during full moon is entirely a different experience as the monument glows in moonlight and gives a different orra.

Experience the city :

 While in Agra, accomodation is not a big hassle. You can get all types of Hotels in Agra suited to your budget. You can book them in advance or can get on the spot while you are in the town. Agra has a rich mughal influence, which can be seen in its cuisine as well as its art and craft. Being one of the most visited touristic place in the country, all types of indian as well as continental food is served in these hotels. Best way to experiance mughlai cousine is to spend some time in the town and try some of the eating joints which are providing Biryani, Tikkas and other such dishes over the years. Handicrafts, particularly marble work, jari and carpets is speciality in Agra. Although you can find so many vendors near Taj mahal, But best way to experiance this is to visit the gokulpura, where all carvings is being done manually.