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Same day Agra tour
The charm of TAJ MAHAL is never ending. If you are in Delhi, then you can't afford to miss visiting the Taj Mahal. Seventh (7th) wonder of the world, standing picture perfect depicting a true Mughal architectural masterpiece. Imagine 17th century, no science, no gadgets, no instruments, sheer hardwork and dedication, helped produce the masterpiece. A true love symbol of a king to his beloved queen.
**********************************************************************The Immortal Signature of Love -
There is no other monument in the world, which can match the beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal. Set amongst the serene ambience of a well laid out garden the massive marble structure of the Taj is awe-inspiring. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shahjahan- the fifth Mughal emperor, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shahjahan loved his wife so much that after she passed away in 1631, he decided to immortalize their love in the form of the Taj Mahal. It is more than 350 years since Taj Mahal was built, but it has not lost its romantic aura, which attracts millions of visitors towards it.
*************************************************************************The Architecture of the Taj Mahal : Tajmahal is the magnificent symbol of great Mughal architecture. The Architecture of Tajmahal is a combination of various styles followed by people of different religions like Persian and Roman and Mughal. The main architect of Tajmahal was Istad Usa an Iranian. The architectural structure of Tajmahal can be divided into five segments.
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Inside The Taj Mahal
¤ The Taj Mahal is situated more than 900 ft. (275 m.) away from the entrance.
¤ Towering almost 200 ft. (76m.) in height, the tomb stands on its own marble plinth.
¤ Four tall minarets rise up from the corners of the white marble plinth.
¤ They taper to a majestic height of 138 ft and are crowned with eight windowed cupolas.
The marble mausoleum is square in plan with chamfered corners. Each facade of the tomb is composed of a grand iwan framed by bands of calligraphy. The doorways inside these iwans are also adorned with calligraphy. The iwan is flanked on both sides by small double arches one over the other. They are rectangular while the arched alcoves of equal size at the angles of the tomb are semi-octagonal. Each section in the facade is well demarked on both sides by attached pilasters which rising from the plinth level of the tomb rise above the frieze and are crowned by beautiful pinnacles with lotus buds and finials. The pinnacles ornament the superstructure and help along with the other features to break the skyline gracefully.
0700 hrs - 1900 hrs
to Delhi - Agra - Delhi
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Day1
- Taj tour
Early morning meet Travel Pals representative and driver at the hotel and set off for a lovely drive of approximate 4.5 hrs to the monument rich city of AGRA. On arrival in Agra city, visit the TAJ MAHAL. Driver will park the car in the parking (500 mts away from the monument) and the local guide appointed by Travel Pals for uyou will take charge and assist you in boarding a battery operated van to reach the gate of the Taj Mahal. The guide will collect money in Indian Ruppes or equivalent foreign currency to buy your entry tickets (Rs. 750 or US$ 18 or A$22. Entrance for our licensed guides is free at all Archaeoligical Survey of India (ASI) marked monuments such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort etc. Enter the premises after a haevy and thorough security check on the gates. Guests are not allowed to take in any sort of eatables, chewing gums, wrappers, candies, spare batteries, knives, sharp items, torch, anything that can harm and spoil the surroundings of the Taj Mahal complex and the monument. Guide will explain and provide you with the facts and figures related to the monument once you enter in the monument with options of taking good photos from various angles. Video cameras are not allowed past this platform. Rs. 25 fees for keeping your video cameras in safe lockers at the monument.
Agra Fort: Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques. Entry fees : Rs. 250 / US$5 / A$ 7 (dicounted ticket, alongwith Taj Mahal tickets) or Rs. 300 / US$7 / A$9
Fatehpur Sikri: Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Itmad-ud-daulah (baby Taj) : The Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb is the first tomb in India built entirely in white marble. The tomb is also justly famous for the glorious pietra dura (stone inlay) decoration depicting cypresses, wine glasses, and an amazing variety of geometrical arabesque. The jali (net) screens set in arched recesses are splendid. Four small minarets rise at the four corners of the small tomb structure. The whole structure gives the impression of an enlarged precious object. Due to the profusion of intricate work done on marble and the beautiful marble screen-work, the tomb easily qualifies as a veritable forerunner of the famous Taj Mahal. |
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