Taj Mahal

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Taj Mahal is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahana, a Muslim Emperor (died 1666) for his dear wife Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India. The queen’s real name was Arjumand Banu. Shahab-ud-din was the real name of Shah Jahan. It is an “elegy in marble” or some say an expression of a “dream”. Taj Mahal means Crown Palace, is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal stored at the lower chamber. Shah Jahan’s grave added later on. The Taj Mahal is the one of the most famous building in the world, Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the World.

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttarpradesh, India

HistoryEdit

The construction of Taj Mahal is done by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), who died in 1630.
The construction of Taj Mahal was started in 1631 and completed in 1648. For seventeen years, twenty thousand workmen were used each day. Amanat Khan Shirazi was the trained worker of Taj Mahal, his name happens at the top of associate inscription on one amongst the gates of the Taj. Amanat Khan Shirazi was the trained worker of Taj Mahal, his name happens at the top of associate inscription on one in all the gates of the Taj. writer Ghyasuddin had designed the verses on the headstone, whereas Ismail Khan Afridi of Turkey was the dome maker. Muhammad Hanif was the superintendent of Masons. The designer of Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. the fabric was brought in from everywhere India and central Asia and it took a fleet of a thousand elephants to move it to the location. The central dome is 187 feet high at the centre. Red arenaceous rock was brought from Fatehpur Sikri, opaque gem from Punjab, Jade and Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, lazuli and Sapphire from Sri Lanka, Coal and cornelian from Arabian Peninsula and diamonds from Panna. altogether twenty eight quite rare, semi precious and precious stones were used for inlay add the Taj Mahal. The chief building material, the white marble was brought from the quarries of Makrana, in distt. Nagaur, Rajasthan.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

6 A.M. to 7 P.M. & 8.30 P.M. to 12.30 A.M. For All Days Of Week Except Fridays.
7 A.M. to 12 Noon on Fridays.

Closed OnEdit

N.A. (Previously Closed On Fridays.)

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March is good for sightseeing and spending evenings in Taj Mahal. Winter is the best time to visit, days are cool and sunny and ideal for Taj Mahal sight seeing.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 – 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Day fee Rs.20 & night fee Rs.510. On Friday Rs 5,000 for a Special Ticket.

Kids Rs. : Entry free for below 15 years in day & Entry free for child below 3 years of age in night. Rs 500 (Child 3-15 Years, Indian) On Friday Rs 5,000 for a Special Ticket.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Day fee: Rs 750 (Foreigners) Rs 510 (Citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries)& Night fee: Rs 500 (Child 3-15 Years, Indian & Foreign),Rs.750 for adult. On Friday Cost 100 USD.

Kids Rs. : Entry free for below 15 years in day & Entry free for child below 3 years of age in night. Rs 500 (Child 3-15 Years, Foreigner). On Friday Cost 100 USD.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : Yes Edit

Approximate cost: Rs.100 – 150.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Taj Inn Hotel – Agra ; 18/163, B/4, Taj View X-ing, Fatehabad Road, AGRA – 282 001. ; Ph/M – Phone No. 0562 2330004, 4063082, 4063005 ; 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. Polluting vehicles are not allowed near the Taj Mahal, so one needs to take electric Autos or Tanga (Tonga) from a few kilometres outside the Taj Mahal.

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. Polluting vehicles are not allowed near the Taj Mahal, so one needs to take electric Autos or Tanga (Tonga) from a few kilometres outside the Taj Mahal.

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 here. 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. Polluting vehicles are not allowed near the Taj Mahal, so one needs to take electric Autos or Tanga (Tonga) from a few kilometres outside the Taj Mahal.

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.

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.