Agra and the Taj Mahal (India)

...* Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort (though not to be confused with the fort of the same colour at Delhi), is usually thought of as the second of Agra's World Heritage Sites, although it predates the Taj Mahal by nearly a century. Built on an ancient site by the first of the Mughal emperors, Akbar, as his administrative headquarters, it is a vast complex enclosed within the massive sandstone walls that give it its nick-name, twenty metres high ...
...to see the sights of Agra fully, and if you had a special interest in the history and architecture of it period it might be worth it, but it would entail staying in Agra, and it is not an attractive city apart from its ancient monuments. * Before we leave Agra's ancient monuments, there is one more that needs to be mentioned, which to my mind was the pick of the bunch. This is to be found on the far side of the Yamuna, and upstream from the Taj ...

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...Taj is located in AGRA , a historical city and is flocked by millions of tourists from across the world every year. It is 203 Km (=127 miles) away from Delhi, capital of India. It is 232Km from Jaipur , another popular destination for international tourists. The city of Agra, that is the third biggest city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is positioned on the banks of the river Yamuna and lies between 27.18° N and 78.02° E longitude. ...
...current climate of city of Agra before visiting because the temperatures can go to 45 degrees in peak summer and 1 degree in peak winter. During monsoon season , there can be very heavy rains and high level of humidity. I hope you would find this helpful though Taj Mahal is a destination , which you can very easily research over the internet . I have personally visited this place on 6 occasions and loved it everytime . I recommend it to every loving ...

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...mini tour included of Jaipur, Agra and Delhi. (The Golden Triangle). We had 7 Nights in Goa then it was time for the mini-tour. It was on the Flight to Jaipur that I lost my fear of flying. Goa to Bombay not too bad the Air hostesses served Curry Meat or Veg. Plane landed at Bombay every one got off except for our tour party of 22 souls who became known as "THE SURVIVORS OF MODILUF FLIGHT 420 GOA TO JAIPUR". The plane filled up and took off for ...
...checked into the Hotel Noveltel Agra a shower and a meal and recovered. THE TAJ IN ITS TRUE GLORY. Next morning while still dark the 22 Boarded the Tourist Bus for a sunrise visit. Entrance Ticket Prices go up for Sunrise or Sunset Visits to £1, a fortune for local people. This was truly the time to see The Worlds Greatest Monument to Love. A monument whose spirit no photograph can quite capture. We arrived in the dark and entered the grounds. ...

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The Taj Mahal in Agra has to be one of the classic images of India and one of the World's major landmarks. I was once told you should only really go there with a lover, but I wasn't any less in awe just because i was in a group of 20, 17 year olds. It''s one of those places, along with the Great Wall of China, that I've always thought of as a place that you have to visit at some point in your life. Admittedly I ended up there quite by accident ...
...but there you go. Agra was the centre for the Mughal emperors until they moved their capital to Delhi in 1637. And the Taj Mahal is infact a tomb. Built in 1631 by Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan as a tribute to his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, after she died giving birth to their 14th child. The Taj Mahal looks over the River Yamuna and took 22 years to build from marble that was transported from Rajasthan (500 miles away). The whole building and the ...

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It was 1998 when I went to India, and I honestly have to say it was the best eye opening experience of my lie. It is just an excellent place to visit, some the scenes are just breath-taking. It was an organised tour 14 days and cost us £500-00 for air-flight and an extra £130 or board which included meals. We did take some spending money and our money exchanged for rupees, with the pound being strong we got a good price, and we had quite a lot o ...
...Taj Mahl to Bombay itself. What I learnt really quickly that there were two countries in this world. One was the poor areas, the inner slums and the other was the luxurious five star treatment available if you had the money. I think we were somewhere in between. Seeing the sun rise in the morning was really something. However, remember to take some sun cream with you as it can get very hot and at mid day at times unbearable. The people are friendly ...

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It had been my dream to go to the Taj Mahal for so long. Its sheer beauty seemed to grab a hold of me everytime I saw a picture of it. My eyes were fixated and I found myself unable to tear myself away from the different pictures I came across. I desperately wanted to see the amazing mausoleum for real. Soon my time came as my family had decided to visit the North of India in order to see Agra, Jaipur and Delhi. I was so excited at this prospect ...
...for the Taj Mahal. When the day finally came for us to visit it, my cousins and I decided that we would close our eyes before entering the grounds so that the first thing we saw was the tomb in all its glory, not blocked by obstacles. The streets were so dusty and the weather was muggy. Despite feeling lethargic due to the sweltering heat, we carried on regardless. Once we had paid for our ticket, we walked into the grounds, our parents guiding us ...

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The very best time to visit the Taj Mahal is first thing in the morning as the sun rises. The day we visited there was a slight haze which lifted quickly revealing the monument in all its beauty. Photographs are a must, the beauty of the place is so overwhelming that you feel that no picture you have seen before does it justice, but of course your’s will. For the price of 10 rupees I was guided to a position to the left, inside of the entrance so ...
...arch of the building that forms the entrance. I had my photo taken on the same seat as Princess Diana, looking happier, feeling privileged to be there. Before you climb the steps to the actual tomb, you must remove your shoes. The marble is so smooth that you must take care not to slip if you keep socks on. The entrance is magnificent, quotes from the Koran surrounding the archway, done so cleverly that the size of the letters appears the same size ...

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...before he was imprisoned at Agra Fort, in full view of the Taj Mahal, by his son. He stayed imprisoned for the remainder of his life, where he eventually died 1666. Recently it has been suggested that the Taj Mahal was not built specifically as a mausoleum, but is in fact an ancient Hindu temple that had been 'captured' and converted by the Emperor. In fact, there is extremely strong evidence to suggest that the building actually predates the Emperor's ...
...compartments that have apparently remained sealed from the day of the Emperor and it is believed that these contain many artefacts and objects of worship that prove the Taj Mahal was indeed a temple. Unfortunately, the Indian Government are reluctant to have these opened and investigated by independent international experts as the more 'romantic' story of a monument built for the love of a wife suits the tourist industry and the political and religious ...

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Agra is one of the oldest cities in India. It is located in the northern plains on the banks of river jamuna & is a city which speaks the true tales of glory , power, war and love. Agra is a city of traditions and culture , it’s a city which has one of the most beautiful and preserved cultural monuments -the TajMahal ,the Agra fort, etmat-ud-duala , dayalbagh temple, a beautiful garden called Ram Bagh , Sikandara where lies Akbar’s (the Mughal Emporor’s) ...
...talented Artisans are found in Agra who excel in making beautiful bags, clothes and other accessories and decorating the same with astonishing embroidery done with silver and gold thread known as zari work. It is also famous for small boxes and marble slabs on which gem stones are embossed, so don’t forget to get yourself some of these things when you visit agra. It is also famous for shoe industry. OOh well let me not forget to mention that you ...

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...Rajisthan with a trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal. I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to it - in my experience these things are often better in your imagination and on postcards - but that is a somewhat jaded point of view, and we toddled off to stay in a hotel just outside Agra. Firstly, I am glad we did not stay in Agra itself. It stinks. We went to so many parts of India, and saw so much poverty, but Agra was the worst with regards to sanitation ...
...to say, we went to Agra at a "reasonable" time of day - ie not for the sunrise - BIG mistake. My brother and his friends went later in the trip and were there for the sunrise, and found the place empty and beautiful. We were there before closing, in the afternoon. It was hot, very very crowded, and did not feel worth it. You could not get a decent picture of the Taj, as the place was carwling with people pushing and bustling around you. The Taj is ...

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The Best way to Travel to Agra and TajMahal is to pick up the Golden Triangle Tour Plan. Agra and Taj Mahal is just a single Day Journey and hence you won't enjoy it as much as, you would if you plan to visit ancient monuments in Delhi, Palaces and wildlife of Rajasthan. For that I would suggest this plan of 5 days http://www.travel-monitor.com/golden-triangle-tours-5d.html However, if you want only a same day tour to Agra and Taj Mahal, please go through this plan. http://www.travel-monitor.com/same-day-agra-tour.html ...

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i visited the taj mahl about four years ago, and what a marvel it is. The building is a wonder, a superb structure, the inch by inch detail which must have taken years to do, has been largely excellently restored. i didn't think a buliding could have had such an impact on me, but this did, the historical roots and the culture it holds is a fasination in itself. the people were really friendly, even though some could not understand the language, ...

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...railway station at New Delhi. Agra is a couple of hours away by train, and I arrived there to find the early morning haze had lifted. What a wonder it was, I shall never forget my first glance over the river to gaze at the marvel that was 'a tribute to love'. I spent hours walking around, taking in the immense spleandour of this attraction, its perfect symmetry, shimmering marble and wonderful surrounding gardens. Locals told me that the original ...

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Taj Mahal is the heart of India. And if one doesn't visits it, his Journey to India is not well served. We too offer travel and tour services to Taj Mahal & Agra in combination with Delhi, Jaipur Tours. We provide Hotel Booking as well as attractive Tour packages. Regards Sourav Mukho http://www.travel-monitor.com ...

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I have just come from Agra and am disgusted by the inflated admission costs for foreigners to the Taj Mahal. When I went there a few years ago the cost to enter was the same for everybody - Indian or foreign visitors, Rs 5. The Government has now revised the costs so that if you are Indian you pay Rs 10 - about 15p and if you are a foreign tourist you now have to pay $30 US. I know the the Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world but this ...

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