Taj Mahal Agra
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the seven wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal at Dusk
Taj Mahal at Dusk
The entry to the inner compound is through a very impressive, 30m red sandstone gateway on the south side of the forecourt, which is inscribed with verses from the Quran.
View of the Gateway from the Western Side
View of the Gateway from the Southern Side
The Taj Mahal itself stands on a raised marble platform, with it’s back to the Yamuna. It’s raised platform means that the backdrop is only sky – a master stroke of design.
View of the Gateway from the Northern end
On the bench where Shah Jahan used to sit to take in the beauty of his creation
Holding the minaret. The minarets lean slightly outwards so that in the event of an earthquake, they would fall away from the precious Taj.
The red sandstone Mosque to the west is an important gathering place for Agra’s muslims
The Jawab, identical to the Mosque, was built for symmetry
The central dome
The next day, we decided to check out the Taj in the morning before the crowds arrive.
Taj at Dawn
The Taj beautifully reflected in the watercourses
The rising sun rays falling on the eastern face of the Taj
The rising sun rays falling on the eastern face of the Taj.
Delhi to Agra by Road
Distance between Delhi and Agra: 130 Miles / 210 Kms
Time taken : 2 to 3 hours
Delhi to Agra Trains
Morning:
- 12002 Bhopal Shatabdi
- 2280 Taj Express Superfast
Afternoon:
- 2279 Taj Express
- 12001 NDLS Shatabdi
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