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TAJ MAHAL

TAJ MAHAL INFORMATION & HISTORY

Taj Mahal located in the beautiful city of Agra in India is amongst the one of the top 7 wonders in the world. Mahal Located on the banks of River Yamuna is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The place Is constructed in 42 acres of land and white marble. This place is the most beautiful palace in the world. There are fountains and Water channel at the entrance of this monument Makes this more beautiful. The complex is set around a 300m Garden also known as Charbagh or Mughal garden.          

Taj mahal is build by Shah jahan as a memorial of his third wife Mumtaj Mahal. Therefore is also known for the Love story of the Shah jahan and Mumtaj Mahal as a sign of love. The Taj Mahal is build in 1648. The Mahal took 17 years to construct as the construction started in the year 1631. The Mahal is  build by Shah jahan as a memorial of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. The tomb of Shah Jahan is also there at this Mahal.      

The while marble which was used to build the Mahal was obtain from Rajasthan. More than 20,000 people from different parts of Asia came to agra to build the Mahal. Also There were also some specialists brought from Europe to produce the beautiful marble screens and marble inlay. The interior design of the Mahal reaches far behind the traditional decorative design. The exterior Design of the Mahal is among the finest in Mughal architecture. The tomb is the central focus built in the middle of the Mahal.        

Many tourists from all over the World visit this Monument Every year and the count is approximately More than the entire population of the Agra. The sunset is the best time to visit the palace as the Monument looks beautiful and the breathtaking natural reflection of the sun gives you a breathtaking view. The Night view of the Taj Mahal is also a dream of Many people as this is available only 5 times in a month. There are special tickets for the night view and around 400 people are allowed in a batch of 50.          

Timing for night view is 8.30 pm to 12.30 am and you need to buy the tickets one day before from the Archaeological Survey of India Office. People cannot go inside the Taj mahal at night as they can enjoy the view from outside and Videography is permitted during night.

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Best time to visit

Best time to visit the palace as the Monument looks beautiful and the breathtaking natural reflection of the sun gives you a breathtaking view.

The Night view of the Taj mahal is also a dream of Many people as this is available only 5 times in a month.

HOW TO REACH TAJ MAHAL

BY AIR

The nearest airport is Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport Agra is approx 12 kms.

BY RAIL

Nearest railway station is Agra railway station is just 2 kms from Taj Mahal.

BY ROAD

Mumbai to Taj Mahal Agra Via Nashik is approximately 1219 kms

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