Taj Mahal, the monument of love located in Agra city attracts the tourists across the globe
. The marble symphony of Taj makes one spellbound; this poignant monument of love can everyone. Taj Mahal Agra tour takes one to this heritage monument in Agra city. A visit to Taj is unforgettable.
Taj Mahal is built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to immortalize his love for beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. It is said that they fell in love at first sight. When she died at the age of 39 due to child birth, Emperor Shah Jahan built this mausoleum in her memory. Since then it is regarded as the monument of eternal love. The marble domed mausoleum consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan, an arch-shaped doorway. It is located on the bank of the Yamuna river & so that the colors of Taj change at different time & seasons. The entire complex of Ta houses several buildings along with a mosque which is located to the west of Taj Mahal made from red sand stone. The garden located in front of Taj is spectacular. The master architect of Taj was Ustad Ahmed Lahori.
Agra has more to offer to a tourist. The other monuments are Agra Fort known for stone carvings & It-mad-Daula's Tomb known for marble inlay of works. Tourist while on an Agra tour must visit these monuments to explore the rich Mughal art. Taj Mahal tour itinerary mostly includes visit to Fatehpur Sikri located at a distance of 37 kilometers away from Taj & Tomb of Emperor Akbar located at Sikandra on the Delhi-Agra road. All are masterpieces of Mughal architecture. Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted capital of Mughals which houses several buildings.