About Taj Mahal

"I cannot tell what I think. I do not know how to criticize such a building but I can tell what I feel. I would die tomorrow to have such another over me."…….. Colonel Sleeman (British officer wife)

Tajmahal: The True Story

Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is a fascination to millions of tourists. This grand monument of Love is one of the most extravagant monuments in the world. Taj Mahal Tour is sought after by the tourists not only for its white marble architecture but also for its glory related to love and immortal bond between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaj Mahal.

Tourists try to examine the emotion, passion, and pain behind this remarkable monument. It seems wonderful and amazing at first sight; the ambience of Taj Mahal enchants a traveler. When one enters the gate he or she becomes impatient to wait for a moment to view this great Monument of Love.

Taj Mahal-a mausoleum for Mumtaj Mahal

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan made this monument in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal when she died in child birth in 1630. So Taj is a symbol of eternal love. Due to the brilliant architecture this monument is recognized in all over the world as one of the wonders of the world. Shah Jahan was a great patron of art and culture and he had an artistic mind. Though the credit for building goes to the architect yet we cannot deny the creativity of the Emperor who thought of building it.

Construction of Taj Mahal

The name of the architect who is said to be believed the mastermind behind the construction of Taj Mahal is Muhammad Isa Khan, who hailed from Shiraz, Iran. Also it is accepted that there was 37 creative people in the core advisory group. The construction of Taj was started in 1632. Thousands of artisans and laborers were employed in the construction. The workers devoted their days and nights for building of this giant monument on the bank of the River Yamuna. It took almost 21 years to complete the construction of this great monument. The body of Mumtaj Mahal was kept inside the tomb after one year of the construction.

Architecture

The entire building of Taj Mahal is of the Islamic architecture; there are fusions of other architecture styles in this monument. There are four minarets. Taj is made out of white marble. There are intricate carvings on the walls. There are mosques on both side of Taj. The inner chamber of Taj houses photographs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal.

Amazing View of Taj

Tourists can explore the beauty of Taj at any time of the day, yet sunrise and sunset are the best time to explore the majestic beauty of Taj. At the sunrise time the color of Taj changes with the changing hues of the Sun. Lots of tourists like to explore the moonlit view of Taj during the moonlit nights. We at Go Heritage India Journeys offer Taj Mahal moonlit night tour also.

Quick Facts of Taj Mahal

Location: On the bank of river Yamuna in Agra
Year of Construction: 1632-1653
Built By: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Spread Over: 42 acres
Significance: One of the Seven Wonders of the World, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Construction System: White marble with pietra dura inlays

Tourist Information

Timings: 6:00 am to 7:30 pm (Friday closed)
Admission Fee: Rs. 20 for Indians & Rs. 110 for Foreigners
Best time to visit: October to March or during Taj Festival (Taj Mahotsav)

How to reach: By train (Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Taj Express)/ there are regular flights to Agra. Plan your Agra trip during the festive season of Taj Mahotsav, when the beauty of the Taj Mahal is even more captivating in the pulsating medieval art & culture. See the beauty of India with Golden Triangle tour Agra and get witness to the spectacular site.