Highlights Of An India Taj Mahal Tour

A trip to India would be incomplete if you do not visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. Counted among the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love. It boasts of a rich architectural and historical heritage. Therefore, an India Taj Mahal tour is a must on your trip itinerary when you are touring India.

Location and History

While the Taj Mahal is the largest tourist attraction in Agra, this city also offers beautiful art and craft, delicious food, apart from a bustling and vibrant culture. A few hours’ drive from Delhi will bring you to this city, which thereby facilitates tourists to opt for same day tours. Considered a part of the Golden Triangle circuit, with Delhi and Jaipur being the other two cities in the tour triangle, Agra is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi, and is usually the mid stop en route to Jaipur from which the rest of the Rajasthan tour begins.

The construction of the Taj Mahal is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who built this mausoleum in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040 (A.D. 1630). It is believed that the structure took twenty-two years to be built as raw material was sourced from Persia, Afghanistan and Kashmir.

Usually an India Taj Mahal tour also includes a visit to Fatehpur Sikri, which is a city located a few hours away from Agra, by road. This is also an architectural marvel and is steeped in a sense of history. Built by the Mughal king Akbar, this is also a glowing example of intricate Mughal architecture and is also well known for the tomb of Salim Chishti, a famous Sufi saint.

Tours Available

Travel operators offer various packages for a Taj Mahal Tour, which range from same day trips from and to Delhi, overnight trips with a one night stay at Agra, the Golden Triangle tour which includes a tour of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, or a Taj Mahal with Rajasthan tour. While a same day trip may be saving you time on the entire trip, the overnight stay at Agra is recommended as a sightseeing trip to the Taj Mahal, the famed Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri may leave you exhausted. Besides, you would not want to be in a hurry while savouring the delights of an architectural marvel.

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