Overview

The Taj Mahal is a monument located in Agra, India, constructed between 1631 and 1654 by a workforce of 20,000. The Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its construction as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, who is better known as Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (sometimes called "the Taj") is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Islamic, Indian, Persian and Turkish architecture. The Taj Mahal has achieved special note because of the romance of its inspiration. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures.

Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The entire mausoleum (inside as well as outside) is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy using precious gems such as agate and jasper. The main archways, chiseled with passages from the Holy Qur’an and the bold scroll work of flowery pattern, give a captivating charm to its beauty. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.

The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it. The large garden contains four reflecting pools dividing it at the center. Each of these four sections is further subdivided into four sections and then each into yet another four sections. Like the Taj, the garden elements serve like Arabesque, standing on their own and also constituting the whole. 

DELHI – AGRA – JAIPUR ( 7 Days )

Day 1: Delhi
After arrival Delhi pick up from Rail station/ air port and transfer to Hotel. Evening free, Overnight stay in Hotel. 

Day 2 : Delhi
After Breakfast proceed to Delhi local sightseeing .Visit Red Fort, Delhi gate, Lotus Temple , Akshardham Temple etc. Over
night stay Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi- Agra
Early morning after Breakfast drive to Agra en-route visit Mathura & Brindavan, arrive Agra and check in Hotel. Overnight
Stay in Agra.

Day 4 : Agra
Full day Agra local sightseeing visit The Taj , Agra Fort etc. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 5 : Agra –Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fahtepur Sikri. After arrival pink City Jaipur check in Hotel.Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 6 : Jaipur
After Breakfast proceed to local sightseeing, visit Amber Fort Jal Mahal , Haowa Mahal ,Jantar Manter ,City Palace etc.Overnight stay in Jaipur .

Day 7: Jaipur –Delhi
After Breakfast drive to Delhi and drop at Delhi Air port/ Rail station.