ताज महल
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in Agra. Commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, it is regarded as the finest example of Mughal architecture and a jewel of Muslim art in India.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World
Symmetrical Mughal garden layout (Charbagh)
Intricate pietra dura inlay work with precious stones
Changes color at sunrise, sunset, and moonlight
Timing
6:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed Fridays)
Entry Fee
₹50 Indians / ₹1,100 Foreigners
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Agra Airport (Kheria) 12 km; Agra Cantt Railway Station 6 km
27.1751N, 78.0421E
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