Taj Mahal Tours – One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Tour to Taj Mahal is a lifetime experience to commit to memory forever as the historical monuments within and around the city leave the visitors fascinated.
By: Devendra Sharma
 
July 25, 2009 - PRLog -- Before planning for a tour, to decide the best time for making memorable tour is the first step of ones. If you have a plan tour to the Taj Mahal, then you have best time of October-March to select. During Agra tours you can see the Taj Mahal which was constructed in 1631 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The structure was constructed over a period of 22 years by 20,000 craftsmen. The historical building is situated on the bank of River yamuna. The Taj Mahal is the symbol of love in today’s era.  

The masterpiece of art in white makrana marble has been worked on by several precious gems for instance jade, crystal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire, coral and diamonds to add to the beauty. Travel to Taj Mahal would remind you about the beauty and architecture of the glorious erstwhile. It is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of India. Visiting to the romantic city Agra with the forts, mosques, museums and tombs amidst the greens will be a great way to enjoy the holiday of a week. Agra is the second city of the Golden Triangle Tour.

Close to the Taj stands the Red Fort the treasure house of the Mughal architecture.The construction of the massive fort began during the period of Akbar in 1565 AD and was completed by Shah Jahan, grand son of Akbar. The Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Aam, Diwani-I-Khas and musanman Burj, are the marvelous mosques and the most remarkable structures at the Red Fort. The Agra Fort contains splendid mosques and palaces in red sandstone and white marble. Agra Fort is a masterpiece of design and construction.  

Akbar's tomb,in Sikandra is just derive 10 kms from the famous white marble wonder the Taj Mahal. The tomb inside the fort is the resting place of Akbar where he was buried. He was the greatest of the Mughal emperor and one of the most secular minded royalties of his time. The Itmad-ud-daulah tomb is situated on the bank of River Yamuna, the distance from Taj Mahal is 3 kms. The Itmad-ud-daulah was built in 1622 – 1625 AD by Empress Noorjehan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. The other famous Mughal architecture, Fatehpur Sikri is just about 32 kms far from Agra.



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