TAJ MAHAL: The Wonder of the World.

Among whom the Taj Mahal is more favourite: among the poets or among the travellers coming from abroad to visit India for the first time? It is difficult to decide. But the Taj Mahal is certainly the prime destination for foreign tourists visiting India. It is a favourite spot for domestic tourism, too.

Taj Mahal is a monument of art and Love. It was built in 1648 by the Mughal Emperor. He wanted an unmatched monument in remembrance of his beloved wife Mumtaz. So he invited architects from all over the famous places. Those artists created a fusion of Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture. And the outcome is the monument.                

The Taj Mahal. The two words, Taj and Mahal, mean the "Crown of Palaces. The beauty of the Taj captures our hearts just at the time we enter its main gate. The main gate is half a Km away from the main building. But once we climb the steps of the main platform and stand before the gate, we cannot keep our eyes away from it.

The Interior Beauty of the Taj Mahal

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After crossing the entrance, and the covering wall, we would reach the most beautiful place: the two tombs, one of Emperor Shah Jehan and another of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. 

The architecture portrayed on the precious marble stones here is one of the best representatives of Islamic and Indian art.

The floral designs executed by the master craftsmen of the time are heart-capturing. The room of the tomb would create a feeling of the beauty of art and the piousness of religious flavour. 

We can see the writing selected from Holy Koran inscribed on the walls of the Taj Mahal. These writings were selected with much care. The artists inscribed the writings on the walls with precision.

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The amazing element, while seeing The Taj we would find is that there is no space in the entire monument that is not marvellously carved and fitted with precision. Every inch of the edifice is covered either by white marble of high price or by incredible floral designs.

The City of Agra is an all-time visitable place. Except for the heavy rainfall season in August, the visitors flock in to see the Taj Mahal. The Government of India has ensured that no polluting traffic would be allowed in near vicinity of the monument. It is for the protection of the heritage site. So Visit the Taj. There will be cleanliness in the air; there will be a song of grace in the atmosphere.

How To Reach the Taj Mahal

The world-famous monument of the Taj Mahal is in the city of Agra, which is at a distance of 200 km from the Indian capital, New Delhi. A traveller can find accommodation suitable for his or her pocket. Do not worry, it is not so costly here. There are several economy-budget hotels in the city of Agra. And there is no problem with internal transportation. 

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Agra itself is a big airport. If you are in a group, then do hire a cab from New Delhi. Then you can go to Agra while cruising through one of the most green filed areas of India. 

If you are interested in seeing the city of Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Shree Krishna, that city will be on the way, while going from New Delhi to Agra. 

The monument of the Taj Mahal is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the year 1983, as it is one of the best examples of Muslim art in India. The Taj Mahal attracts nearly 10 million visitors in a year. That shows how beautiful is the place, and how attractive is the monument.

For seeing the wonderful Mughal Forts of Agra, which is near the Taj Mahal, 

visit here:  Mughal Fort: The Fort of Agra