Taj Mahal – Beauty of Creation
The Taj mahal is not an edifice but a symbol of love was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj between 1631 and 1654 by a workforce of 22,000 workers. Taj Mahal is one of the most renowned world heritage sites situated in Agra and recently, voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It looks very beautiful at moon-lit night with the river Yamuna flows behind it.
It opens for the viewers from sunrise to 19 hours. Taj Mahal is open for five nights in a month including the Full Moon night and two days before and two days after except Fridays and month of Ramadan. For night viewing of Taj Mahal is opened from 8-30 p.m. to 12-30 in eight batches of 50 persons for half an hour duration. November to February is the best time for the tourist. Any kind of food or baggage is not allowed inside it. At the time of entering in the mausoleum you will have to take off your shoes. You can use camera but for video camera there are some restriction.
The complex is set in and around a large charbagh (garden) with flowerbeds, raised pathways, avenues of trees, fountains, pools and large water courses in which the Taj Mahal is beautifully reflected. Complex is bounded by a crenellated red sandstone wall on three sides. The river-facing side is opened. Every surface of the entire complex has been decorated with Calligraphy, Abstract geometric elements, Vegetative motifs. The decorative elements were created in three ways such as Paint or stucco applied to the wall surface, Stone inlay, Carvings.
Agra is only 204 km from Delhi. You can go to Agra to visit The Taj Mahal from Delhi by Indian Airlines and other private airways. You may select train journey by the Shatabdi Express and the Taj Express running daily from Delhi Nizamuddin Station. Air-conditioned and deluxe coaches are available for your luxurious journey to Agra.
There are many hotels and rest house for the visitor. UPSTDC`s tourist complex, provides Tourist Bungalow. There are some 5 star hotels for your luxurious accommodation. From these hotels and restaurants you may get taste of Chinese cuisine with Mughlai cuisine, which is Agra’s specialty. Not only that but also Indian, Continental foods are also available here.
Every year viewers from the across the world come here to see the beauty of it. You may come with your soul mate to articulate your emotion and pass a very enjoyable journey with the Taj Mahal.
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