THE TAJ MAHAL in AGRA, INDIA is a spectacular monument of eternal love.It was built by the Mugal Emperor Shah Jahan.He built it in sweet memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.Did yoy know
that interesting fact:::::::::::::::
####The minarets at the corner of the building slope outward slightly.If an earthquake struck the area,the minarets would fall away from the tomb.
####The white marble that covers THE TAJMAHAL came from aquarry 185 miles away,carried on the backs os 1000 elephants.
It is quiet unique that an emperor ordered 2000 people to spend 20 years building a magnificent tomb after her death!!!!
COME AND VISIT THIS PLACE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
BEST TIME TO VISIT THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE------DECEMBER TO MARCH.
Timings: Every Day, (except Friday), Sunrise to Sunset
Night, 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM (On Full moon night, two days before and two days after)
Day Fee: Rs 750 (Foreigners)
Rs 510 (Citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC Countries)
Rs 20 (Indian)
Entry Free for children below 15 years of age
Night Fee: Rs 750 (Adult, Foreign)
Rs 510 (Adult, Indian)
Rs 500 (Child 3-15 Years, Indian & Foreign)
Entry free for child below 3 years of age
The timings of visiting the Taj Mahal are set by the Archeological Survey of India. The Taj is opened all days of the week except for Fridays, when it is opened in the afternoon only for those who have to attend prayers at the Taj Mosque
TAJ MAHOTSAV
IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY FOR 10 DAYS
Organized by: Department of Tourism, Government of India
Significance: Celebrated to promote rich arts, crafts, culture, LOCAL FOOD, dance and music of the state and country
Highlights: A procession taken out in the typical Mughal era style, food festival, performances by folk musicians and dancers of AGRA.
YOU CAN REACH HERE BY ROAD, AIR,TRAIN OR BY YOUR OWN CAR FROM DELHI.
SO ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GEETA
BHARADWAJ
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