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What is near Taj Mahal?
Other popular nearby attractions include Jama Masjid, built for Shah Jahan’s daughter; Guru ka Tal, a holy place of worship for Sikhs; Chini Ka Rauza, dedicated to Prime Minister of Shah Jahan; Mariam’s Tomb, wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great; Mehtab Bagh, a moonlit garden; and Keetham Lake.
Where is Taj Mahal located in which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Taj Mahal/State
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the best month to visit Taj Mahal?
Avoid winters as the Taj will shadowed by fog, i.e., from the months of November to February. So early summers, i.e., from March to June is the best time to visit the monument. And the best days to plan a visit are between Monday and Thursday.
How can I go to Taj Mahal?
You can hire a taxi or hail an auto to reach the monument from there. It takes approx 15 minutes. You can also hire a rickshaw puller to reach Taj Mahal from the bus station. By Road: If you are coming from Delhi NCR by road, you can take the Yamuna Expressway connecting Greater Noida with Agra; it is a 165 km drive.
Is Agra worth visiting?
Although Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal, there is a world beyond this world-famous monument all worth sightseeing in Agra. From Akbar’s Tomb to Agra Fort and the walled city of Fatehpur Sikri, it is home to some of India’s most important monuments that tell the story of the country’s intensely colourful history.
What is not allowed in Taj Mahal?
Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside Taj Mahal. Arms, ammunitions, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, liquor, eatables (Toffees), head phones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except camera), Tripods are also prohibited. Mobile phones are to be kept switched off or on silent mode.
Is camera allowed in Taj Mahal?
Photography is prohibited inside the main mausoleum. Visitors are requested not to make noise inside the mausoleum. Above mentioned list of prohibited items along with mobile phones are banned for night viewing of the Taj Mahal.
Is Agra safe at night?
In terms of general safety, we would advise people to avoid travelling at night as there aren’t many people around. During the day, there’s construction happening all along the expressway so there are enough people all the time.
What is the absolute location of Taj Mahal?
The Absolute location of the Taj Mahal in India is 27.1750′ N, 78.0422’E.
Who commissioned the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum in Agra, India. It was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Muhal, who died during the birt…h of their daughter Gauhara Begum, their fourteenth child. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1648.
What is Taj Mah?
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India’s rich history.