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Taj Mahal,Agra


With its magnificient architecture, Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions. Receiving 2.3 million tourists a year, it is also one of the world’s seven wonders. Taj Mahal ,Agra in India and was built by Shah Jehan as a symbol of love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum).


A splendidly laid out garden encloses the exquisite monument of Taj Mahal.The entire Taj is divided into five constituents namely


· Darwaza or (The main gateway)
· Bageecha or (The gardens)
· Masjid or (The mosque)
· Naqqar Khana or (The rest house)
· Rauza or (The main mausoleum)


The architecture is a fusion of Persian, Central Asian and Islamic architecture.
One of the embellishments done on the surface of the glorious Taj Mahal is its calligraphy.It mainly consists of passages from the Holy Quran. A persian calligrapher Amanat khan inscribed them in an illigible Thuluth script. Many of the panels also bear his signatures.


Taj mahal is an incarnation of love, romance and emotion. All tourists visiting India should definitely go to Taj Mahal, Agra and enjoy the beauty of the site and the mystery about it.

Travel to India-Places To Visit in India


India is an immense country with numerous tourist places. India can be regarded as one of the most intriguing tourist attractions in the world for its history, heritage, culture, scenic beauty and people. It’s evident from the no. of tourists visiting India per year.

Some of the places to visit India include:


a) Rajasthan trip – Located in West India, Rajasthan is the largest state of India and the most vibrant desert preferred by many tourists with stunning forts, palaces and monuments. Beautiful palaces and havelis are now converted into hotels and resorts which give the tourists and the visitors an elegant and a royal stay. Places that attract the tourist are Hawa Mahal, Amber fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jaisalmer fort, camel fairs, Palace on wheels, camel safari and much more.


b) Pilgrimage tours – Being a multi-religion country, Our country is has many pilgrim sites. These include Rishikesh, Haridwar, Varanasi, The Golden temple in Amritsar. There are also many Buddhist pilgrim destinations. You can enjoy the fantastically and artistically designed temples here. These are not only places of worship but also wonders of architecture.


c) Wildlife tours - India is a country with over 500 animal sanctuaries and 80 national parks which offer a stunning array of fauna. Experience the wild side of our mother nature by visiting some of the famous wildlife reserves in India. The Bandhavgarh and Kanha sanctuaries in central India, Madhya Pradesh are quite famous; Jim Corbett Park and Dudhwa in UP and Sariska and Ranthambore sanctuary in Rajasthan are other popular ones. These are best known for tiger reserves. You can have fun in trekking and safari tours with exciting wildlife destinations of India.


d) Ayurvedic and Yoga tours - India is also a home to many ayurvedic institutions, hospitals and health care centres rendering pleasant atmosphere to beat the stress. They also provide ayurvedic treatments and recreational packages. Pamper yourself with ayurvedic treatments at the renowned ayurveda centres located in Kerala, which is famous all over India, to re-energize your body and soul.


e) South India tours – The southern part of India, popularly known as South India, is a sprawling region that is filled with breathtaking depths of culture, religion, festivals and food. It’s popular amongst all tourists visiting India. A trip to all the southern temples, ancient buildings, monuments, beaches, flora and fauna, is a must for all. It’s a delight if you have a luxury stay at the beach-facing resorts.


f) Architectural tours – Enjoy the pleasure of the astonishing monuments which are the architectural heritage of India. This can be done through a trip to South Indian temples, Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the symbol of love, Taj Mahal situated in Agra, the royal forts of ancient rulers and kings, sculptured shrines, beautifully painted havelis of Rajasthan and more architectural wonders.


g) Taj Mahal tours – Also, enjoy the most beneficial tour of Taj Mahal, a monument of love. Located in North India in Agra city, it was built by the famous Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is famous all around the world and holds the first place in the world’s seven wonders.


Take a trip to India for the exciting holidays and ultimate traveling ventures.