Tajmahal
The city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India, is home to the Taj Mahal. This Place is attracts by millions of visitors from all corners of the globe each year.
History of Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the milestones for world travelers. It was declared a heritage site in 1982. The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble royal mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India.It was erected in 1632 by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Its construction is so perfect and beautiful that it is recognized as one of the seventh wonders of the world. Mughal Empire designs with French influences and tasteful designs surround the mausoleum. It took 20,000 people 22 years to build and cost around 320 million rupees.
Ideal Time to Visit
Every time of the year is suitable for visiting the Taj Mahal. However, the dry winter season i.e. from October to March is most suitable for visiting the Taj Mahal. Some say to avoid winters, because Taj Mahal is covered in fog during winters as it is located on the bank of Yamuna river. The Taj Mahal is a pillar of changing beauty, a different beauty emerges at different times of the day.But the time of sunrise is the best. Thursday is the best day to visit the Taj Mahal during the week, Friday is closed to public as there is a mosque in the Taj Mahal premises and Saturday and Sunday are very crowded as they are weekends.
Tajmahal Weather
The average temperature of Agra Taj Mahal in January is 15°C and in June it is around 33.9°C during summer the temperature reaches around 46 to 50 °C during the day and 30 °C at night. From October to March, the temperature ranges from 15 to 27 °C.
Tajmahal Live Weather
How to Reach Tajmahal
Taj Mahal can be reached by air, rail and road.
By Air – It takes less than 1 hour to reach Agra from Delhi. The nearest airport from Agra is Pandit Din Dayal Upadhaya Airport also known as Kheria Airport. It is located 13 km from the city.
By Train – Although New Delhi is the main station, Agra trains depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The nearest railway station from Agra to Taj Mahal is Agra Fort, which is 3 km from Taj Mahal. There is one train per day from Sealdaha to Agra, ticket price is 550 to 2600 rupees, duration is 19hrs 45 min.
By Road – It takes 2 hours 15 minutes by bus from New Delhi to Agra. Also, Taj Mahal can be reached from Agra by bus, auto, rickshaw etc.
Location of Tajmahal
Interesting Fact
The Taj Mahal was built between 1632 and 1653 on 42 acres of land and required 22,000 workers to build it. The Taj Mahal is made of various stones from different countries, such as marble from Rajasthan, blue gems from Tibet, emeralds from Srilankar, jasper from Punjab and crystal stones from China.At different times of the day, the colors of the Taj Mahal are different, pink in the morning, bright yellow at noon, deep blue at night. The four minarets of the Taj Mahal are rectangular on both sides and are positioned in such a way that no natural calamity can affect the Taj Mahal.
Foods & Restaurent
A mouth-watering dessert here is the Agra Ka Pitha, a dish as amazing as the Taj Mahal. Also some of the more delicious dishes are bhalla, dalmoth, Tandiori chicken, jalebi, shawarma etc.
Mughlai is also a famous food here.
The famous restaurants near Taj Mahal are The salt cafe, joney’s place, treat restaurant, yes restaurant, Yash cafe etc.
Best Places to Visit
Travel Essencial
To enter the Taj Mahal, one has to go through a strict security checkup. Only essential items such as water, mobile and camera should be entered. If there is any lighter, electrical item, or any other item, it should be left in the locker outside. Inside the Taj Mahal you must dress modestly and must carry the entry ticket inside.
Tajmahal Arts and Craft
The art work of the Taj Mahal is a testament to the handiwork of highly skilled artisans. The tapestries, gemstone cutting and polishing of this mahal amaze the world. The design and marble work adopted from Indian and Persian in the Taj Mahal showcases the artistry of the artists.Pietra Gula skillfully decorates the natural stones here.
Adventure Activities
One of the adventures activities here is a bird’s eye view of the Taj Mahal by hot air balloon. Also see horses and elephants in masala bazaar by rickshaw, tour Bharatpur bird sanctuary, watch light and sound show at kalakriti cultural and convention center. Apart from the Taj Mahal, other monuments can be visited here.
As Agra is famous for its traditional jewellery, textiles, crafts, these can be collected.
Seasonal Events
A major annual festival of the Taj Mahal in Agra is the Taj Utsav which celebrates the Taj Mahal. It is held from 17 to 27 February. This festival includes kite festival, hot air balloon celebration, cycle rally, bike rally, Yamuna Mahaarti etc.Also more famous events are Kailash Fair, Sheetal Fair, Ram Barat etc.
Nearest Place to Visit
One of the places to visit near the Taj Mahal is the Agra Fort, which is located within a few km of the Taj Mahal.Also shot at different places Fatepur Sikri, itimad ud daula’s tomb, jama masjid, akbar’s tomb, mehtab bagh, chini ka ruza, Ram bagh, Mariam’s tomb, Dayal Bagh etc.