Taj Mahal, A Monument to Eternal Love
Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
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Introduction
The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan, the fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty, to commemorate his deceased queen, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to build, involved thousands of workers, and cost a huge amount of money. The main mausoleum is made of pure white marble and adorned with gemstones from around the world. Upon entering the Taj Mahal, you will first encounter a large Mughal garden with two benches by the water pool, a popular spot for photography. To enter the mausoleum, visitors need to wear shoe covers and climb the steps. Each corner of the mausoleum has a tall tower, used by Muslim worshippers for reciting the Quran and offering prayers. Photography is not allowed inside the main mausoleum. On the east and west sides, there are two mosques, symmetrically positioned for architectural harmony, with the east one being the main mosque. In front of this timeless mausoleum, pilgrims admire the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal and contemplate the passage of time and the essence of life and death. Address Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Opening hours Ximen and Dongmen: from sunrise to sunset
Nanmen: 8:00-17:00
Special reminder: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Transportation Departing from the Agra Cantt railway station, one can take an electric rickshaw for around 80-100 Indian rupees. If starting from the vicinity of the Taj Mahal, one can choose to either walk to the entrance or take a manual rickshaw.
The East Gate is very clean
