By: Amit Kothiyal
Submitted: 2010-02-04 02:09:00 | Word Count: 453
Ever since its construction, the Taj Mahal has been a source of utmost admiration. Your Indian vacation remains incomplete if you do not plan an Agra tour – famous for being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World!
So what makes the Taj Mahal so appealing? Well, besides its mesmerizing beauty, most visitors who have been here in the past would agree that the first and foremost reason, for which this structure grabs attention, is that, it is an epitome of 'Love'. History has it that, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, decided to construct this monument in the honour of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, this beautiful structure looks the best when it is seen in the moonlit night. The main focus of this magnificent structure is the tomb. The tomb consists of a symmetrical building with an arch-shaped doorway topped by a large dome. The interior chamber of the Taj Mahal projects architectural designs which are far beyond traditional decorative element. Here, the artistic work is not pietra dura but a lapidate of precious and semiprecious gemstones. The exterior decorations of the monument are also amongst the finest that is found in the Mughal era. Outside the monument complex there is a large garden known as the Mughal garden. The garden has a raised marble water tank situated at its centre, which reflects the image of the mausoleum.
Moving on, if you plan a Taj Mahal tour, you must travel here during the season of Taj festival, in the month of February. The Taj festival is a ten day festival that is popular due to the showcasing of traditional Indian cultural activities. You can also enjoy variety of exotic Indian food as well as camel and elephant rides during this festival season.
Most Taj Mahal tour packages also include a visit to many other historical monuments in Agra. These monuments include the Red Fort of Agra, Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb, Chini-Ka-Rauza and the Buland Darwaza of Fathepur Sikri.
Since Agra is very close to Delhi, you can easily travel here by the well connected rail, road or air services available from Delhi. Also, you need not worry about boarding and lodging during your Agra tours as there are many popular deluxe hotels to make you feel at home.
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