Sunday, January 9, 2011

Agra - The City Of Taj Mahal

Three heritage monuments -The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort, Agra is one of the important destinations of the World Tourism charts with Northern India Tours. It is not just a decadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a vivacious centre of Culture, Art and Spiritual philosophies that have enriched mankind and fashioned human contemplations over centuries. Agra with Golden Triangle Tour is well-known for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on Marble, Leather work, Footwear, Brass wear, Carpets, Jewelry, Zari and Embroidery work. The architectural magnificence of the mausoleums, the fortification and the palaces is bright reminder of the lavishness of the renowned Mughal kingdom, of which Agra was the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Some of the main attractions
of Agra Tours are as follows:



Taj Mahal: It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal "the essence of love". A monument of beauty beyond measurement. The beauty of Taj Mahal Tours outstanding monument is such that it is beyond the extent of words. Located royally on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and affection. It is supposed that the name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal and it means "Crown Palace".


The purity of the white marble, the superb embellishment, expensive gemstones used and its charming location,all make Taj Mahal travel add a place amongst the most admired ones. However, unless and until, one knows the love story behind the Taj Mahal of India, Wildlife Tour with Taj Mahal will come up as just a gorgeous building. But, the affection and love behind this terrific memorial is what has given a life to this monument. As one passes through a high wall, he suddenly comes upon the Taj - raised upon a marble platform, and framed on each side by striking mosques and grand minarets. In the forefront large gardens surround a pool in whose waters the upturned palace becomes a trembling dream. Every section of the composition is of white marble, valuable metals, or expensive stones. The structure is a multifaceted stature of twelve sides, four of which are portals. A slender and lean minaret rises at each corner, and the crown is a gigantic spire dome.



Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri is a city 37 kms from agra built principally in red sandstone. Mughal Emperor Akbar built this city. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the best examples of Mughal architectural magnificence at its peak. Despite the fact that the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra.But in actual terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend a while. The sunset over the ruins is scene to relish.Fatehpur Sikri is the finest example of the zenith of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a replica of the mosque in Mecca and has means, derived from the Persian & Hindu architecture.Taj Mahal Tour with Fatehpur Sikri is one of the famous tour for all the tourists.



Red Fort: Agra Red Fort was also built by the great Mughal ruler, Akbar. The Red Fort is located in Agra, on the banks of Yamuna River. It is identified as Red Fort because it is made of a type of red sandstone. Within this Fort there lies some of the most beautiful Museum & architecture of the Mughal Period; like the Pearl Mosque, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and Jahangiri Mahal.

You can take a Museum Architecture Tour to India here http://www.northernindiatours.com/india-tours/museum-architectural-tour-india.html.

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