Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the modern world has been described as a teardrop on the face of transcendence. This is the most beautiful monument in the world. Ever since its existence, it has evoked interest of one and all. The beautiful white marbled mausoleum is the quintessence of true love. It personifies India’s architectural bequest worldwide. The mesmerizing charm woo’s spectators within the country and foreign tourists. Its overwhelming beauty is well known to the world. The Taj! An awe-inspiring poetry in marble stands high and serene by the banks of the River Yamuna is an inspiring result of the application of architectural and scientific research.
This beautiful monument was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to venerate his wife MumtazMahal after her death. It took 21 long years to establish the epitome of love shared between the emperor and his wife. The structure is built with yellow and white marble and has a height of 55 meters. The monument is skirted with two small red stone building, one being a rest house and the other being a mosque. Though this beautiful place is all crowded with spectators, one can easily divine peace looking at splendid structure. The well maintained gardens around the Taj Mahal are just next to heaven.
The interiors with fine marble carvings are decorated with semi precious stones of sapphire, topaz and coral. The calligraphy on the marble carving around the tomb of the emperor and the queen are commendable piece of art with beautiful inlay work. The Taj Mahal is the prime attraction of Agra, is an architectural wonder with an ability to transfer you to the world of love and beauty. A visit to Taj Mahal is similar to have a time of your life. The experience of sunrise at TajMahal is breathtaking. The Taj Mahal looks at its best on the night of full moon day. The beauty of Taj Mahal is at its best in the month of February , with the splendid celebration of Taj Mahotsav, a cultural festival with fairs and illuminations.
Agra, situated in northern India experiences extreme temperature in both winters and summers. In other seasons the temperature is moderate, so the best time to visit Agra is from the month of October to March. The city of Agra is well connected to all parts of India through road and rail. The closest Airport is Gwalior Airport, just 129 kms from the city of Agra. All modes of transportation are readily available at the Western Gate of the monument.
To serve the visitors at their best, a proper ticketing system is followed. The visiting hours for The TajMahal are sunrise to the sunset. There are 3 ticket outlets with a different fee for foreign visitors, Indian nationals and citizens of SAARC & BIMSTEC countries. The fee charged is Rs750, Rs510 and Rs20 respectively for each individual. There is no fee charged for the children below the age of 15 years. It is closed on Fridays.
A visit to the Taj is an amalgamation of bliss in harmony.