Taj Mahal Tours

As the sacred Yamuna gently flows down the erstwhile bastion of the mighty Mughal Empire, Agra, the sun seems to strike a harmonious cord as its rays caresses the land. It is said that even the moon shines the brightest in Agra. Because, in Agra, there's a 'heavenly body' that shines with the eternal essence of love - the mesmerising TAJ MAHAL.

Counted among man's proudest creations and referred to as one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra is the epitome of tourism in India. What would vacations in India be with without experiencing the tours to Taj Mahal? A memorable image from hundreds of brochures and travel books, the Taj Mahal in Agra is a dedication of love by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory to his beloved wife Empress Mumtaz Mahal. This labour of love involved 22 long years of effort by 20,000 odd people. The construction of the tomb began in 1631, when Mumtaz Mahal passed away while giving birth to Shahjahan's 14th child and was finally completed in 1653.

A magnificent structure in white marble, the Taj Mahal is celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty. A local Muslim architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, designed this supreme temple of love set amongst the serene ambience of a well laid out garden. Conceptualised to mirror the gardens of Paradise to which the faithful ascend, the entire Taj Mahal complex is adorned with gardens, gateway structures and mosque. The mausoleum stands at one end of the garden graced by fountains and marble pavements. The garden contains four water channels to echo the four rivers of the Islamic Paradise.

Synonymous with India travel and a not-to-be-missed tourist attraction when one is on India tour, the structure of Taj Mahal adheres to the Islamic style (Mughal style) of architecture, which flourished in India during the medieval period. The Taj Mahal is entirely made of white marble and its pure white walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. It is said that different types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the Taj Mahal.

More than three hundred and fifty years have gone by since the Taj Mahal graced Agra in India, but its romantic aura still lingers on attracting millions of visitors to India to savour its grandeur. The description of the magnificence of this romantic elegy becomes wordless both at dawn and dusk. And one gets a kind of mystical feeling when the exotic Taj Mahal is seen glowing on a full moon night.

Picture yourself with the Taj Mahal and its reflection in the pool as the backdrop. It's a moment to capture and cherish for a lifetime. Experience the Taj Mahal for a romantic holiday in India. Choose any of the number of holiday packages offered by us centred on the Taj Mahal and the city of the Taj - Agra. No tour package in northern India is complete if Agra and the majestic Taj Mahal does not figure in the itinerary. Pick the best holiday package that suits your family and friends and be rest assured to the time of your life.