Thursday 1 August 2013

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal is the most popular heritage site visited in India which is popularly known as the symbol of love. Taj Mahal is located in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in Agra city. This monument is very beautiful and one of the most amazing architectural instincts that was built in the memory of Mumtaj Mahal by her husband Shah Jahan. This is a white marble mausoleum that Shah Jahan built for his lovely wife Mumtaj Mahal and that is considered as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and universally admired masterpieces of the World.


Taj Mahal is very beautifully carved and that is why it is visited by millions of tourists every year and there are number of many more tourists’ attractions also. Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal were living a happy family life with their children but after due to some reason Mumtaj Mahal died and it is said that in his dynasty she was the most beautiful woman not only by her appearance but also by nature as she was very kind to everyone. After her death, Shah Jahan was totally devastated and decided to build a monument for his wife that entire world will cherish it and Taj Mahal is the monument that is admired by the entire world.

Near Taj Mahal there are number of places located to visit and some of them are as follows,

• Agra Fort 


• Mehtab Bagh 


• Balkeshwar temple 

• Mankameshwar temple


• Jama Masjid 


There are number of places to visit in the city near Taj Mahal and many things to explore. Taj Mahal can be easily reach by every transportation facilities and direct buses to this monument always remain available from Delhi. Every tourists to Delhi must visit Taj Mahal. By train also one can easily reach here and private taxis and rental cars also remain available to reach. For accommodation, there are number of places and hotels near Taj Mahal are very popular among tourists. There are number of luxury hotels located near Taj Mahal. 

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