good to know about Taj Mahal

 


Taj mahal, India

Taj Mahal — means Crown of Palace. It is white marble mausoleum, located on the right bank of the Yamuna river in Agra. it was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632–1653 for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Mumtaj Mahal died in 1631, while giving birth to 14th child. Later Mughal emperor Shah Jahan also buried in Taj Mahal.

Around 17 hectare area complex, in the Taj Mahal complex Friday Masjid (mosque), Guest house & Gardens. Taj Mahal main mausoleum construction finished in 1643, but construction continue for other part of complex, such as Gates, boundary wall & Garden, it all took more 10 years. Around 20000 workers work to built Taj Mahal under Ustad Ahmed Lahauri. Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It is best example of Mughal Architecture. Taj Mahal total Height is 73 m.




Taj Mahal Design

Taj Mahal tomb is main building in Taj mahal complex. this is a large tomb made with white marble, height 35 Meters /115 ft , minarets are more than 40/130 ft metres tall and elements are Indo Islamis. Taj Mahal is eight sided structure building.

Taj Mahal construction using materials from India & Asia. says that more than 1000 elephants ware used for transport Marble & other materials. Taj Mahal white marble took from Makrana Rajasthan. morethan 20000 workers work day and night to built Taj Mahal. around 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones used in Taj Mahal for Inlay work, such as Jasper, crystal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire, carnelian.


Three Entrance Gates of Taj Mahal

East Gate — entry and exit

West Gate — entry and exit

South Gate — only exit

 

Best Time to visit

September to March — best time to visit India and Taj Mahal

April to June is summer season

July to August — monsoon season

Sunrise and sunset is the best time to visit Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal closed on every Friday

Taj Mahal open at Sunrise and close at Sunset

Taj Mahal open in night when full moon, two days before and two days after of full moon night, 5 nights Taj Mahal open in Month in the Ramzan Month and Friday night Taj Mahal not open in the night.

Night visit ticket book before 24 Hrs of visit date at ASI office, Agra




Things that are NOT allowed in Taj Mahal

*things Avoid, When Visiting the Taj Mahal

*middle of the day, many people visit Taj Mahal, it is will very crowded.

*buy Taj Mahal ticket with mausoleum, you can book Taj Mahal ticket online through Taj Mahal official website

*eat food before to entry in Taj Mahal, as you are not allowed take food in Taj Mahal.

*do not plan your trip to Taj mahal on Friday. as it is closed for visitors. but other monuments are open, such as Agra for, baby Taj, Akbar tomb, Mehtab Garden.

*do not carry big bag. Small hand bag is fine

*No official dress code for visiting the Taj Mahal, it is recommended that your dress modern and        respectfully

*Water bottle is allowed. but other drinks are not allowed

*Sunglasses is allowed






Best way to reach to Agra

Taj Mahal located in Agra City — pin code 282001

visitor can reach Agra by Car & Train from Delhi & Jaipur

Delhi to Agra 210 km

Jaipur to Agra 240 km

Many super-fast trains every day running from Delhi and Jaipur to Agra


Interesting Facts You Didn't Know about Taj Maha

 *Is the Taj Mahal minarets are not  straight ?

*Yes, Taj Mahal four Minarets are not exactly straight. these minarets were built tilting outwards to protect the main tomb of  Taj Mahal at a time of earthquake.

*Is the Taj Mahal can change colours

*Yes, the Taj Mahal changes its colours, as per the light, time and condition of the sky.

           Taj Mahal appear pinkish in the morning

           Taj Mahal appear milky white in the evening 

           Taj Mahal appear light blue hue in the moonlight




Recommend tour programsTaj Mahal Tour Packages / itineraries


Same Day Agra Tour byCar

Duration : 10–12 hr

Destination : Delhi - Agra - Delhi

Same Day Agra Tour By Car -( Taj Mahal — Symbol of love )

Agra is home of finest examples of Architecture in the world. In Agra city three unesco world heritage sites and most visited tourist City. Agra city is famous for Taj Mahal — one of the seven wonders of the world. apart from taj mahal in Agra many other beautiful monuments such as Agra fort, Itimad ud Daula Tomb (Baby Taj), Mehtab Garden & Akbar tomb. Also explore Arts, culture and enjoy delicious Mughlai food.

Same Day Agra Tour By Car is the most recommended day tour package for tourists who desire to see many things in short time.the tour will begin from Delhi, where our driver will pick you up from your hotel/Airport. and drive to Agra after Agra city sightseeing, drive back to Delhi and drop you at your location.





Highlights of Tour

Private Tour | Private Tour Guide for more personalized experience | Private comfortable Air Conditioned vehicle | Lifetime Experience | Real value of money | fixable tour itinerary.

Tour Itinerary of Same Day Agra Tour By Car — it can be modify, as per guest choice.

06:00 hrs (Delhi — Agra by Car)

our driver will pick you up from Hotel or Airport and drive to Agra through Yamuna Express Highway in comfortable Car, it is fast and easy. you will reach Agra in 3hrs.

09:00 hrs — (Visit Taj Mahal)

on arrival meet your Tour Guide and leave to visit Taj Mahal — one of the most famous monuments in india, Taj Mahal Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 for his Beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.it is a white marble mausoleum and named UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

11:30 Hrs — (Visit Agra Fort)

visit Agra fort — this beautiful fort built by third Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.and later other mughal emperor also built other palace in side the fort like Jahagir palace, Moti Masjid, Musanman Burj. this is the place, where Shah Jahan spent around eight years in prison and it is said that he died here.

13:00 Hrs — (Lunch)

now you have time to experience Mughalai food, indian food and continental food at any of Local Restaurant or Hotel. surely you will love to mughalai food like Korma, Biriyani,Tanduri chicken and more dishes.

14:00 Hrs — (Explore Local Arts and Crafts)

Explore Local Area and Agra Rich Heritage of Handicrafts Or Free At Leisure.

15:00 Hrs — Visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah (BABY TAJ)

Itimad ud Daula — is also called Baby Taj.it built between 1622 and 1628 by jahagir wife Noor Jahan for his father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

16:00 Hrs — (Drive Back to Delhi)

after visit all now Drive Back to Delhi and Drop your Delhi Hotel or Airport. with Sweet Memories of Same Day Agra Tour by Car.

Note — *Taj Mahal Remain Closed on Friday

Note -THIS IS A FLEXIBLE TOUR AND TIMES CAN BE CHANGED BASED ON YOUR PREFERENCE.




Same Day Agra Tour by Train

Same Day Agra Tour by Train

Duration : 10–12 Hrs — — — Destination : Delhi - Agra — Delhi

Same Day Agra Tour by Train — Shatabdi Superfast Express is perfect train for Agra. this train takes around 2 hrs to get Agra City from Delhi. Breakfast & Dinner served in the train, cost includes. Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday. private tour guide provided for City Sightseeing, other languages available like Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese & Russian etc. Private Tour, Private Air Conditioned comfortable vehicle with Driver. Same Day Agra Tour by Train is available every day except on Friday.

Highlights of Tour

Private Tour | Private Tour Guide for more personalized experience | Private comfortable Air Conditioned vehicle | Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Taj Mahal, Agra fort & Fatehpur Sikri | Super fast Air Conditioned Chair Car Train | Breakfast & dinner in train.

Tour Itinerary of Same Day Agra Tour by Train

05:15 HRS. (Pickup from Delhi)

Early morning our company Driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board superfast Luxury air conditioned train to Agra. Breakfast onboard Train, as it is included in ticket fare. Train depart 06:00 AM ( Shatabdi Express train no. 12002 ).

08:15 HRS. (Arrival at Agra)

Arrival at Agra cantt Railway station, driver and tour guide will wait for you, with name sign board. later leave for Taj Mahal.

09:00 HRS. (Taj Mahal)

VISIT THE TAJ MAHAL — Taj Mahal — one of the most famous monuments in India, Taj Mahal Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 for his Beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.it is a mausoleum and completed in 22 years with 20000 workers. Taj mahal listed in UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. (Taj Mahal Remain Closed on Friday).

11:30 HRS. (Agra Fort)

Visit the Agra fort — After Taj Mahal you will visit Agra fort — which was house of royal family of mughals. it was built by mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. There are many beautiful places like Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Anguri Bagh and tomb of John Russell Colvin’s.

13:00 HRS.(Lunch)

Now Time to enjoy Lunch at Multi Cuisine Restaurant. There you will have Indian, Mughalai, Continental, Chinese food.

14:30 HRS. (Fatehpur Sikri Tour)

Visit Fatehpur Sikri — After Lunch drive to Fatehpur Sikri — which 40kms away from Agra. it is also known as the city of Ghost, it was built by Mughal emperor Akbar and old capital of mughals.

17:30 HRS.(Local market)

Free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts or Free at Leisure.

19:30 HRS.(Drop at Agra Cantt Railway Stn.)

Transfer to Railway Station to board the super fast Shatabdi Express train to Delhi. No need to take food with you, as dinner onboard Train.

23:00 HRS.(Arrival at Delhi)

Arrive at Delhi & our driver Pick you up from New Delhi Railway Station. & transfer to the your hotel. End Your Same day Agra Tour by Train with sweet Memories of Same Day Agra Tour by Train.




Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi

Duration : 10–12 hrs — — — Day Destination : Delhi- Agra — Delhi

Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi is perfect design for visit Taj Mahal at sunrise time. The most popular heritage monument in India. Taj Mahal Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 and it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. it is made with White Marble, The Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the world and the magnificent mausoleum in Agra City.

early morning is the best time to visit Taj Mahal, because less crowd. tourist have amazing view of Taj Mahal. Later visit Agra fort, Itimad ud Daula, also known as Baby Taj. visit Mehtab Bagh and Local Handicraft Market of Agra. later drive towards to delhi.

Same Day Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour of Highlights

*Private Tour

*Private Tour Guide for more personalized experience

*Private comfortable Air Conditioned vehicle.

*Visit Taj Mahal, Agra fort, Baby Taj & Mehtab Garden

*Visit Taj Mahal twice from different angles.

*Enjoy freedom of fixable tour itinerary

*Tonga Ride in Agra

Tour Itinerary of Same Day Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour

03:00 hrs (Delhi — Agra by Car)

Our Driver will Pick you Up from your Hotel or Airport in Delhi. Continue drive to Agra, enjoy your 3 hours ride via Yamuna Expressway (Quickest Route to reach Agra) by Car.

06:00 hrs — (Visit Taj Mahal)

Early morning reach Agra and your Tour Guide will join you just before to Taj Mahal. enjoy Taj Mahal with sunrise because it is more beautiful, when coming up. Taj Mahal completed in 1653 built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.

08:30 Hrs — (Visit Agra Fort)

Agra fort — this beautiful fort built by third Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.and later other mughal emperor also built palace in the fort like Jahagir palace, Moti Masjid, Musanman Burj. this is the place, where Shah Jahan spent around eight years in prison and it is said that he died here.

10:00 Hrs — breakfast

Now proceed to in local restaurant for a breakfast. Enjoy your breakfast and spend some time in leisure.

11:00 Hrs — local Markets

visit some very famous local art and craft. Agra also very famous for marble inlaid work, Carpet Weaving and Zardozi work.

12:30 Hrs — Mehtab Bagh

Visit Mehtab Bagh which is other side of The Taj Mahal. photography of Taj Mahal from here are excellent.

13:30 Hrs Drive to Delhi

Now Drive back to Delhi. which will take 3 Hrs, on your choice you can stop Car for restroom or Tea/coffee on the way.

16:30 Hrs Reached Delhi

Reached Delhi, our driver will drop you to your Hotel, Airport with Sweet Memories of Same Day Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour.

Note — *Taj Mahal Remain Closed on Friday




Agra Overnight Tour by Car

Private Guided tour is perfect tour to explore the amazing beautiful buildings in Agra. this tour provide you chance to see Taj Mahal — seven wonders of the world, twice at Sunrise & sunset time. Also visit Agra fort, Itimad ud daulah tomb — Also known As Baby taj. Mehtab garden and Fatehpur Sikri — old Mughals Capital and which is around 40 km away from Agra City.

Agra Overnight Tour Highlights

Private Tour | Private Acc comfortable vehicle | visit Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise | visit Agra fort, Baby Taj and Mehtab Garden (sunset point of Taj Mahal) | visit Fatehpur Sikri | Enjoy Tonga Ride — a horse driven carriage

Tour Itinerary of Agra Overnight Tour

Day 1 Delhi –Agra (210 Kms, 3 Hours Drive)

Our Driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Airport and drive to Agra via Yamuna Express Highway.You will reach Agra around 3Hrs, Check inn Hotel. After Lunch your Private Guided Tour of Agra Fort- This beautiful fort built by third Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.and later other mughal emperor Also built other palace in side the fort like Jahagir palace, Moti Masjid, Musanman Burj. This is the place, where Shah Jahan spent around eight years in prison and it is said that he died here. and Later also visit Itimad ud Daula — Itimad ud Daula — is also called Baby Taj. it built between 1622 and 1628 by jahagir wife Noor Jahan for his father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.Now you have choice to go for Local Markets or return to Hotel. Overnight in Agra

Day 2 Taj Mahal — Fatehpur Sikri — Delhi

Taj mahal — eraly morning at sunrise time visit Taj Mahal. This is best time to see Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 for his Beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. it is a white marble mausoleum and named UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.later back to the Hotel for Breakfast, Check out from Hotel and Drive to Fatehpur Sikri — Fatehpur Sikri — around 40kms away from Agra. it is also known as the city of Ghost, it was built by Mughal emperor Akbar and old capital of Mughals. now time to return back to Delhi with Wonderful memory of Agra and Taj Mahal. our driver will drop you at your Hotel or Airport.

Note — *Taj Mahal Remain Closed on Friday

Note -THIS IS A FLEXIBLE TOUR ITINERARY AND TIMES CAN BE CHANGED BASED ON YOUR PREFERENCE.

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