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Sight Address : Mausamman Burj is located about 2.5 km north west of the Taj Mahal. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Musamman Burj also known as the Saman Burj or the Shah-burj, is a beautiful octagonal tower is situated at the location where the main wall of the fort takes a turn towards the east, also close to the Shah Jahan’s private hall Diwan-e-Khas in Agra Fort.
Musamman Burj Agra
HistoryEdit
Musamman Burj was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was built between 1631-40 and offers exotic views of the famous Taj Mahal. It is said that at first a small marble palace built by Akbar was situated at this site, which was later demolished by Jehangir to erect new buildings. Shah Jehan in his turn chose this site to erect the multi-storied marble tower inlaid with precious stones for Mumtaz Mahal. Musamman Burj or the Octagonal Tower was the prison for Shah Jehan, he spent his last days after his son Aurungzeb imprisoned him till his death along with his favourite daughter Jahanara Begum.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Winter is the best time to visit, days are cool and sunny and ideal for sight seeing.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 Minutes
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Pyrenees Home Stay – Agra ; 22/2, R.K Puram Phase-2, Taj Nagari, Agra, 282001, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place of Agra is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Local taxis are also available at a reasonable rate.
Bus : Bus services in Agra are provide by Agra Municipal Corporation. UP State Road Transport Corporation does run some air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned low-floor buses within Agra which run on specific routes including M G Road.
Train : Agra is a major railway junction and has several railway stations, with the Agra Cantonment Railway station being the main one. Indian Railways connects Agra with all major and minor cities in India. The hired taxi, tempo, cycle-rickshaw and auto-rickshaw will helps tourist to reach her. Prepaid autos and taxis from railway station are easily available.
Air : Agra’s Kheria Airport is located 8 km away from the heart of the city. It will cost about Rs 150 from airport to city by taxi. Agra is connected to Varanasi, Delhi and Khajuraho by air. For other cities, tourists need to take the flight to Delhi. After getting down at Kheria airport taxis and tongas are available at the airport to reach this destination.
Others : Travelling around the town of Agra can be done through a multitude of ways, including electric buses, Tongas, tempos, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws.
Cycle Rickshaw:
Cycle rickshaws are available aplenty in the town of Agra. Travelling through a cycle rickshaw can be quite time consuming, although this is a very cheap mode of travel with charges hovering around Rs 5 to 10.
Tonga:
Tongas are horse drawn carriages that run throughout the town. Tonga charges are very low too, and you can opt for a Tonga ride as it is faster than a cycle rickshaw ride. Charges will range around Rs 5 to 15.
Tempo :
Tempos are also available, and these are shared vehicles which can be more comfortable than buses for slightly elevated rates. Tempo rates will vary from Rs 5 to 10. These are a safe mode of travel and can be taken up during night time.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry drinking water, camera, sunglasses & a hat or shades for protection from the harsh Sun.
Safety / WarningEdit
During winters make sure to travel with proper woollen clothes as nights in Agra is pretty chilling during winter.Do not accept any type of food from strangers while travelling on trains and buses.
HelplineEdit
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