About Taj Mahal
¤ In the year 1607 when a prince of the royal Mughal household strolled down the Meena Bazaar, accompanied by a string of fawning courtiers, he
caught a glimpse of a girl hawking silk and glass beads. Five years and a wife later (in those days princes did not marry for love alone) the regal 20-yr-old went to wed his 19-yr-old bride.
It was a fairytale union from the start, one that withstood court intrigues, battles for succession and finally, the grand coronation. And when she died on the 19th year of their marriage, he etched
her story in stone. The Taj Mahal is the living symbol of the monumental passion of Shah Jahan and Arjumand Banu. Which other love story has so grand a memorial? ¤ Agra was the chosen city of the Mughal emperors during the early years. It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babur, laid out the first formal Persian garden on the banks of the River Yamuna. Here, Akbar, his grandson, raised the towering ramparts of the
great Red Fort. Within its walls, Jehangir built rose-red palaces, courts and gardens. Shahjahan embellished it with marbled mosques, palaces and pavillions of gem-inlaid white marble. Agra is globally
renown as the city of the Taj Mahal, a monument of love and imagination, that represents India to the world. |
TAJ
MAHAL - Wonder of the World

¤ To people the world over, the Taj Mahal,mausoleum of Mughal Emperor shah Jana's chief wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is synonymous with India. Its curving, gently swelling dome and
the square base upon which its rests so lightly is a familiar image from hundreds of brochures and travel books. The Taj is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man's proudest creations and is invariably included in the list of the world's foremost wonders. As a tomb, it has no match upon earth, for mortal remains have never been housed in greater grandeur.
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Come to Agra, India, and see the Taj Mahal, an architectural marvel in white marble. The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, for his beloved consort
Mumtaz Mahal, is the finest example of Mughal architecture in India and a symbol of eternal love. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is a sublime expression of architectural
skill and a historic and romantic destination. ¤ The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is a mesmerizing sight. This beautiful marble structure is considered to be aesthetically perfect in its design. Seeing the Taj Mahal by moonlight is truly an unforgettable sight. The enchantingly beautiful Taj Mahal, a monument to love, has to be seen once in your lifetime, preferably in the company of a loved one. Come - fall in love - with the Taj Mahal. |
Day-wise Ininerary of the Tour
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Day 1 - Delhi Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at Airport. Transfer
to Hotel and overnight at hotel.
¤ Day 2 - Delhi Meet our representative in the hotel lobby in the morning. Proceed
for full day tour of Delhi, the capital of India. Visit bustling Chandni Chowk - the royal shopping mall created by great Mughals. Nearby Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India. Red Fort has
remained in the center of many great events that took place in India down the centuries. Rajghat is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. In the new city, visit Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in
India, Humayun's Tomb - the predecessor to Taj Mahal, India Gate - the war memorial built by British, Rashtrapati Bhawan - one of the grandest presidential palaces in the world, parliament
house, and Laxmi Narain Temple. You can also enjoy sound and light show held at Red Fort every evening. Overnight at Hotel.
¤ Day 3 - Delhi/Jaipur Proceed to Jaipur in the morning by A/C Coach. Enjoy the countryside in the route. Check into hotel on arrival. Afternoon, proceed for the city tour including City Palace and museum; Jantar Mantar - an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur; and Jaipur Bazaar - a bustling shopping mart with exotic handicraft items on sale. Overnight at Hotel.
¤ Day 4 - Jaipur
After breakfast proceed to Amber Fort - the magnificent Rajput fort and former capital of Kachchwaha Dynasty situated atop a hill 11 km away on the outskirts of Jaipur. Enjoy the Elephant
ride at Amber Fort. Afternoon on self. Overnight at Hotel.
¤ Day 5 - Jaipur/Agra
Morning proceed to Agra - The City of Taj. Enroute visit Bharatpur - one of the best bird sanctuaries in India. Nearby is Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted capital of Mughals. Appreciate the beauty
of magnificent Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Birbal Mahal, Panch Mahal, and Jodha Bai Palace. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at Agra.
¤ Day 6 - Agra In the morning Visit Taj Mahal - The Symbol of Love Engraved in
Stone. Also visit Agra Fort - the center of power for Mughals for a long time. Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is one of the best-ornamented structures in India and many of the features in Taj Mahal were
replicated and refined from here. Overnight at Hotel.
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