The Taj Mahal – Star Attraction of Golden Triangle Tours in India

Author: amitets | Posted: 12.06.2012

Are you looking for a right tour package to explore the remarkable Taj Mahal with several other interesting historical sites in India? The popular golden triangle circuit will be the perfect option for you. It covers three important tourist destinations from northern region of the country. The national capital Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are the important destinations of this popular tourist circuit. A well planned trip of these cities will provide you wonderful opportunity to be the witness of rich Indian culture and heritage.

The masterpiece of Taj Mahal is the center of attractions of most of the golden triangle tours in India. The beautiful monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shan Jahan in memory of his gorgeous wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death in mid of 16th century. About twenty thousand craftsmen worked over long time period of twenty-two years to complete this amazing heritage monument. Afterwards the Taj Mahal gained immense popularity as the epitome of true love around the world.

The architecture of Taj Mahal is based on Muslim Art. It was built with rich white marble and precious gems. Tomb is the centre of attraction of this complex. It is set over a high square platform. Four minarets located one at the each corner offer symmetry to the whole structure were primarily built as the working minarets. An arched shape door is the entrance way to inside this complex.

A beautiful garden is also set around this complex known as the Mughal Garden. It was well decorated with flower pools, variety of plantation and marble paths. A reflecting pool is located inside Mughal Garden offer wonderful views of the Taj Mahal on surface of water attract most of the tourists. One can plan tour Taj Mahal at any time and in any season except Fridays, weekly closed. If you want enjoy the best views of the Taj Mahal then visit it at the time of sunrise, sunset or in the full moonlight.

Tourists will enjoy much more on their golden triangle journey. In Agra, tourists can visit City Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb and many other interesting sites. Delhi, the national capital of India is also important destination of this popular tourist circuit. Delhi is also known for many appealing Mughal period heritage monument like Red Fort, Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India), Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, etc.

Jaipur is another important destination of golden triangle tourist circuit. It is the capital city of Rajasthan. It was also the capital brave Rajput warriors. The city is famous for several majestic forts and palaces like Amber Fort, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Water Palace, Birla Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Well, plan your golden triangle trip with any reputed travel agency of the country. There are many tour and travel service providers operated at all the popular tourist spots of the country offer well planned and budget tour packages according to interests of vacationers. They will provide you excellent services throughout the journey and make your trip full of pleasing experiences.



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