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Experience one of the world’s most romantic buildings with a skip-the-line ticket to the Taj Mahal in Agra, discovering a jewel of Islamic architecture. Also explore the walled city of Agra Fort.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Experience one of the world’s most romantic buildings with a skip-the-line ticket to the Taj Mahal in Agra, discovering a jewel of Islamic architecture. Also explore the walled city of Agra Fort.
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
TajMahal- Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen MumtazMahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). UstadAhamadLahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planner for this magnificent memorial. On full moon nights, the glory of the Taj is at its best. Over the centuries, the Taj has attracted more visitors than perhaps any other Monuments in the country, and it is all too easy resort to conventional superlatives when describing it. What makes the Taj Unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, medium of construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day and glowes pearl-like in the moonlight and during the monsoon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort- Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan. In Akbar’s time the fort was principally a military structure, but during Shah Jaharegin it had partially become Palace. It is an imposing strcture with walls of red sandstone almost three kilometers long. Entered through the Amar Singh Gate, the eastern part of the fort contain palace, audience hall and mosques built by three emperors. The fort presents a good sampling of their favored architectural styles.
Duration: 45 minutes
