Transportation India: With Lake View Trip
The Taj Mahal is without a doubt the best-known highlight of India. The structure is world-famous. The poet Rabindranath Tagore described the Taj Mahal as "a tear on the face of eternity." Whole websites have been written about the beautiful building, it appears on travel guides and magazines, stories have been told for centuries and yet it is not possible to describe in words how special it is. We cannot oblige you, but a visit to this monument is an absolute must!
This is one of the best-known highlights of the country. The chance that you will come here during your trip through India is quite high. Therefore, read this page carefully where we will tell you everything about:
Taj Mahal is the highlight of India
The Taj Mahal is a gigantic mausoleum that many see as a romantic ode to love. The Taj Mahal is visited by millions of people every year and is extremely popular. Once you are in India you will see statues, cards, drawings, posters and advertising expressions of the Taj Mahal everywhere. So many people think that the Taj Mahal is not a religious building. Book a taxi for Rajasthan tour.
Go there early (before sunrise) so that you are in front of the crowd
It is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in a Mogol garden, which was once very famous. For the construction of this mausoleum, masons, stonemasons, sculptors, painters, calligraphers, dome builders and other craftsmen were brought from all over Asia. In total, around 20,000 people helped with the construction.
Why was the Taj Mahal built?
The Taj Mahal is an impressive, white marble mausoleum that stands in Agra. It was built between 1632 and 1648 by Shah Jahan, the fifth ruler of the Mogul empire. He had it built as the last resting place for his husband Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631.
After Shah Jahan himself died, his remains were also placed in the mausoleum.
TIP ♥ - If you want to see the Taj Mahal a second time, go to the gardens across the Yamuna River. You only pay 100 rupees for a people-free experience
The building is known for its perfect symmetry, the refined decorations of calligraphy from the Koran, the use of the stones and the special light show that gives the building an even more beautiful appearance. Shah Jahan wanted to build a mausoleum that would be discussed centuries later.
He succeeded quite well because today it is one of the most famous buildings in the world. In 2007 it was voted one of the seven new wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983.
You can visit the most famous highlight of India every day except Friday. The monument is open to visitors from dawn to dusk. There are 3 entrances; the Taj Mahal Western Gate, the Taj Mahal Eastern Gate, and the Taj Mahal Southern Gate.
You can buy tickets at all three entrances between sunrise and sunset. The Southern Gate is open from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
TIP ♥ - To get in you have to pay an entrance fee. Children up to 15 years old can enter for free.
You can also take beautiful pictures of the Taj Mahal without entering. The best places are;
Mehtab Bagh on the other side of the Yamuna River;
Before sunset, cross the river on the east side of the Taj Mahal (100 rupees);
You can visit a rooftop bar in Taj Ganj before sunrise.
TIP ♥ - you pay 1,000 rupees, around € 13, to come in
Although you see a strong Islamic style in the Taj Mahal (it represents paradise) it is not a temple but a monument of love.
The temple was not completed until 1648 and materials such as jade, crystal, coral and marble were transported from countries such as Persia, Russia, Afghanistan, Tibet, China and the Indian Ocean to Agra.
The sad thing is that Shah Jahan was captured by his own son and placed in Agra Fort where he could only see the Taj Mahal. When he died in 1666 he was buried next to his wife.
This monument of love is located in the city of Agra. This city has become quite famous due to India's most famous highlight and is therefore easily accessible. The entire city is full of tour operators, hotels and hostels that offer tours. Agra can be reached in the following ways;
You can fly to Agra's Kheria Airport. You can fly to Agra from all major cities in India
In 2012 a new highway was built between Delhi and Agra. This has considerably shortened the travel time. You can take the bus from the following places to Agra. Delhi (180 rupees without air conditioning, 450 rupees with air conditioning, 4.5 hours). Jaipur (200 rupees, 6 hours), Bharatpur (60 rupees, 1.5 hours). Also, you can book a private taxi from the best taxi service in Udaipur for your Agra trip.
Best travel time to Taj Mahal
There is actually no time that you cannot visit this highlight. This place is always beautiful to see! The summer months are very hot. The months of October to March are therefore seen as the best time to visit this monument.
The peak times during the visit are sunrise, sunset or during the full moon
Many people visit this monument during sunrise or sunset. These are also the best times to be here because the view is beautiful. Keep in mind that it can be quite busy. Therefore, prefer to come a little before sunrise and sunset so that you have a good spot.
If you want to take really beautiful photos, you have to come during the full moon. This is allowed during full moon days, and two days before and two days after. You must book tickets a day in advance at the Archaeological Surveyor India office. This costs 750 rupees.
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