Advantages: One of the Seven Wonders of the World Disadvantages: Beautiful from outside but an empty shell inside
...I have just come from Agra and am disgusted by the inflated admission costs for foreigners to the TajMahal. 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 TajMahal is one of the seven wonders of the world but this is outrageous and just another way of fleecing the foreign tourists....
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Advantages: you would get to see TajMahal. Disadvantages: may be you would encounter lots of cheats!!!
...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) grave.
For ages both Hindus and Muslims have lived here with the feelings of unity and brotherhood. It is famous for both art and architecture. One of the most 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...
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...Built in 1903, the TajMahal Hotel is a landmark on the waterfront next to the Gateway of India situated near the banking and shopping area. This world famous hotel has beautiful Gothic architecture and old world ambience as well as many modern facilities and services.Reputed for its unique architecture, with corridors that resemble art galleries, no two rooms in this wing are alike. The old wing has standard rooms, seafacing rooms and superior rooms, all adorned with original artifacts. In-room fax on request for all rooms. Valet service for superior rooms....
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