You will be amazed to know, that it has been called Arya Griha or the Abode of Aryans It was Ptolemy who gave this place a modern name called Agra. The rich heritage of Agra city is contributed by the rulers of different dynasties. Among the many rulers the credit of laying the foundation stone of modern Agra goes to the ruler of Delhi Sultanate, Sikandar Lodhi. Later the Mughal emperor Babur spent some of his time and also introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens in Agra.
Even as the world is caught in the skirmishes of War & peace, Nuclear and Non-Nuclear; Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was the culmination point of Indo-Persian architecture. The Mughals Emperor were always fond of constructing monuments. Perhaps they knew that they would be gone but these structures will remind the world of their grandeur.
Rules and Regulations at the Taj Mahal
Security is tight and rules and regulations are very important and must be followed at the Taj Mahal. There are many rules to be followed at the premises of the monument to maintain the holiness of the monument and other rules are mostly for the maintainance and protection of the monument. Remaining rules and regulations are to be followed for the protection of all the tourists visiting the Taj Mahal.
•Arms, ammunitions, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, liquor, food, chewing gum, headphones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except video camera) such as Tripods, iPods and similar MP3 and music players are prohibited inside the Taj Mahal complex.
•Mobile Phones are allowed but must to be kept switched off.
•Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Taj Mahal complex.
•Lockers are available at the gates to keep your belongings (of course, at your own risk).
•Avoid carrying big bags and books inside the monument as this may increase your security check time.
•Video camera (handicam) is allowed up to the red sand stone platform at the main entrance gate of the Taj Mahal complex. There is a charge of 25 Rupees per video camera.
•Photography is prohibited inside the main mausoleum, visitors are requested not to make noise inside the mausoleum.
•Tourist must co-operate in keeping the monument neat and clean by making use of dustbins.
•Avoid touching and scratching the walls and surfaces of the monument as these are old heritage sites need special care.
•Tourists are advised to hire approved guides and photographers who exhibit their identity cards.
•Water bottle is allowed inside the monument. Shoe covers, 1/2 litre water bottle and Tourist Guide Map of Agra are provided free of cost with the foreigner's entry ticket for the Taj Mahal.
•Wheel Chair for disabled persons and First Aid Box is available at A.S.I. Office inside the Taj Mahal complex. A refundable charge of 1000 Rupees is to be deposited as security charges before making the wheel chair available for the disabled.
•All the above mentioned items along with the mobile phones are banned for the night viewing of the Taj Mahal.
•Video camera, extra batteries are prohibited though, still video camera is permitted after the security check during night viewing of the Taj Mahal.
•Remember that the Taj Mahal is a religious site and it is best to dress conservatively when visiting the Taj Mahal complex, not only because the Taj Mahal itself is a mausoleum, but there are also mosques inside the Taj Mahal complex, if you wish to visit them as well.
Agra (Taj Mahal City) famous for its three world heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri is in Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahal Tour provide information about history of taj mahal, Golden Triangle Tour. The Taj Mahal of India is one of the wonders and universally admired masterpieces of the world reflecting the finest example of Mughal architecture that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architectural style which has also inspired musicians, poets and painters to capture its elusive magic in song, words and color for centuries. Taj Mahal stands amid acres of gardens on the bank of River Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh which otherwise serves as a wide moat defending the Great Red Fort of Agra.
| AREA | 62 Square Kms |
| TEMPERATURE | Summer - Max. 45 C, Minimum 22 C |
| Winter - Max. 32 C, Minimum 4.2 C | |
| ALTITUDE | 169 Meters |
| DISTANCE | 200 Kms from Delhi |
| 230 Kms from Jaipur | |
| 119 Kms from Gwalior |