| Travel
to Taj Mahal in India, the signature of love, the
epitome of beauty and the wonder of the world, that's
Taj Mahal India. Taj Mahal tour, brings out the best
travel experience for the travellers visiting the Taj
Mahal. |
| |
| Taj Mahal Tour
Packages : |
|
some amazing tour itineraries comprising the
three famous cities Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
is sure to leave you speechless. Choose our
well compiled golden triangle tours and
visit Taj Mahal in Agra, Amber Fort in
Jaipur, Qutub Minar in Delhi.
|
|
| |
|
Golden Triangle
»Delhi
» Jaipur »
Fatehpur
Sikri
»
Agra »
Delhi [ 5 Days & 4 Night]
|
|
Forts & Temples
»Delhi
»
Agra
»
Fatehpur
Sikri
» Jaipur
»
Pushkar
»
Delhi [ 6 Days & 5 Night ] |
|
Forts & Palaces
»Delhi
»
Mandawa
»
Bikaner
»
Jaisalmer
»
Jodhpur
»
Pushkar
»
Jaipur
» Fatehpur
Sikri
»
Agra
»
Delhi
[
11 Days & 10 Night ] |
|
Medieval Heritage
»Delhi
»
Jaipur
»
Fatehpur Sikri
»
Agra
»
Ortchha
»
Khajuraho
»
Varanasi
»
Delhi
[ 10 Days & 9 Night ] |
|
Royal Rajasthan
»Delhi
»
Agra
»
Fatehpur
Sikri
»
Jaipur
»
Pushkar
»
Udaipur
»
Ranakpur
»
Jodhpur
» Jaisalmer
»
Bikaner
»
Mandawa
»
Delhi
[14 Days & 13 Night] |
| |
|
Agra Fort
|
Built principally as a military
establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red
sandstone Agra fort was partially converted
into a palace during Shah Jahan's time.
Though the principal structure was built by
Akbar, many more additions were made by his
grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long
and is considered as the predecessor of the
Delhi Red fort.
Agra Fort
The colossal walls are 20 feet high and the
whole fort is encircled by a fetid moat.
Amar Singh gate towards the south is the
only entry point in the fort. The building
and structures inside the fort gives an
impression of a city within the city. Many
of the building inside the fort is now
closed for the public. The marble pearl
mosque inside the fort is one of the most
stunningly beautiful mosques in India.
Diwan-e-Khas
This was the hall of private audience. This
hall was also added by Shah Jahan. This hall
is divided into two rooms connected by three
arches and it was here that the famous
peacock throne was kept before being shifted
to Delhi by Aurangzeb and finally carried
away to Iran.
Diwan-e-Am
This structure was originally made out of
wood but was later constructed in the
present form by Shah Jahan. The throne room
bears a clear influence of Shah Jahan style
with the inlaid carvings and panels of
marble with floral motifs. This hall of
public hearing is the place where the
Emperor heard the petitions of the public
and met the officials. The hall of public
hearing gives way to the Nagina Mosque and
the Ladies bazar where only ladies merchants
were allowed to sell items to the Moghal
ladies.
The Octagonal Tower
This exquisitely carved tower is close to
the Diwan-i- Khas. It was here that Shah
Jahan spent last seven years of his life
imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The tower
was considered to provide one of the best
views of the Taj but today the pollution has
reduced the visibility. The tower is in bad
shape today but blank spaces and the empty
inlay works give an idea how this building
must have looked in those days.
Mina Masjid
Just above the Sheesh Mahal is situated the
Mina Masjid, which is believed to be
constructed by Shahjahan for strictly
private use. The Mina Masjid is enclosed on
all the four sides by high walls. The marble
mosque has three small arches in its facade,
which are plain and unadorned.
Jehangir Palace
This was built by Akbar for his favorite son
Jehangir to provide him with the comfort and
luxury inside the fort.
Machhi Bhawan
Opposite to the Diwan-E-Khas is the machhi
bhawan, the fish enclosure. The emperor sat
on the white marble platform facing the
enclosure. It once contained pools and
marble fountains, which were carried off by
the Jat Raja Suraj Mal to his palace at Deeg.
Moti Masjid
Moti Masjid is situated to the right of
Diwan-E-Aam of the Agra Fort. One can see
the domes of the Moti Masjid, which is the
prettiest of all the buildings at Agra Fort.
Moti Masjid is a white marble structure
built by Shahjahan for his family members
and court chiefs. Moti Masjid made out of
white marble is one of the ancient mosques
situated in Agra. It used to shine like a
pearl once upon a time and hence the name.
Sheesh Mahal
Opposite to the Mussaman Burj and just
below the Diwan-E- Khas hall is the Sheesh
Mahal or the glass palace. It is believed to
to have been the harem dressing room and its
walls are inlaid with tiny mirrors, which
are the best specimens of glass mosaic
decoration in India.
Anguri Bagh
These formal 85 square geometric gardens
lie to the left of the fort. During
shahjahan's time, the beauty of the gardens
was considerably enhanced by decorative
flower beds.
Jahangiri Mahal
This is the first notable building
inside the Agra Fort. It was built by Akbar
as women's quarters and is the only building
that survives among his or9iginall palace
buildings. It si built of stone and is
simply decorated in the exterior. This
elegant, double storeyed building reflects a
strong hindu influence with protruding
balconies and domed chhatris.
Golden Pavilions
The curved chala roofs of the small
pavilions by the Khaas Mahal are based on
the roof shape of Bengali village huts
constructed out of curved bamboo, designed
to keep off heavy rains. The shape was first
expressed in stone by the sultans of Bengal.
Theses pavilions are tradtionally associated
with shahjahan's daughters: Roshnara and
Jahannara Begum.
Musamman Burj
On the left of the Khaas Mahal is the
Musamman Burj built by Shahjahan. It is a
beautiful octagonal tower with an open
pavilion. With its openness, elevation and
the benefit of cool evening breezees flowing
in off the Yamuna River, this could be well
have been used also as the emperor's
bedroom. This is where Shah Jahan lay on his
death bed, gazing at Taj Mahal. |
|
| |
|
|
Taj Mahal India
Taj Mahal or "the Crown Palace", is a beautifully
crafted white marble monument of India, a memento of
love. |
Places to Visit Near Taj Mahal
Of course there isn't anything more fetching to a
tourist's eye than the Taj Mahal, but do take an
exclusively. |
Taj Mahal Excursions
Of course there isn't anything more fetching to a
tourist's eye than the Taj Mahal in Agra, but do take an
exclusively. |
| |
|
|
¤
General Taj
Travel
¤ History Of Taj Mahal
¤ Design and Layout
¤ Mumtaz Mahal
¤ Taj Mahotsava |
¤
Fatehpur
Sikri
¤ Akbar's Tomb
¤ Itmad-ud Tomb
¤ Agra Fort
¤ Sariska Sanctuary |
¤
Delhi
Tourism
¤ Gwalior Tourism
¤ Varanasi Tourism
¤ Khajuraho Tourism
¤ Rishikesh Tourism |
| |
