Home > Discover New Delhi > Sightseeing > Around the City

Around the City Taj Mahal | Agra Fort | Mathura | Fatehpur Sikri | Ranthambhore National Park | Keoladeo Ghana National Park | Corbett National Park | Haridwar | Rishikesh | Dehradun | Mussoorie A monument of love. A symbol of eternal love. Taj Mahal, one of the most fabulous monuments in the world, history and time. Thronged by visitors year round, Taj Mahal is 200 km from Delhi. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shahjahan, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. The monument is a perfect piece of architecture. It took 22 years, 41 million rupees, 50 kilos of gold and around 20,000 workers to complete this marvel of marble. Situated by the river Yamuna, Taj Mahal sits on a high red sandstone terrace, topped by marble terrace. It is flanked by four minarets. The jewel in-laid cenotaph of the empress lies within the dome. The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy with semi precious stones like jasper and agate. One can take a train, either the Shatabdi or Taj Express. Location: Tajganj, Agra Timings: 6:00 am to 7:30 pm Entrance fee: Rs 15/-. Rs 100/- (at sunset or sunrise). There is no entry fee on Fridays. The monument is closed on Mondays. Situated on the west bank of the Yamuna river and two km from Taj Mahal, the Agra fort was started by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. The impressive red sandstone fort extends for about 2.5 km and is surrounded by a deep moat which was once filled with water of Yamuna. Though Akbar built it mainly as a military centre, it was under Shahjahan's rule that the fort became more of a mini city. Of the many gates, the only one open to public is the Amar Singh gate, which leads into the fort. Immediately on the right is the Jahangiri Mahal. The other impressive monuments within the fort are the Diwan-i-Khas, where the emperor met the dignitaries, the Diwan-i-Aam, Nagina Masjid (built by Shahjahan for his harem) and the Moti Masjid. Towards the northeast of the fort is the Musamman Burj, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. Location: Agra Timings: 6 am to 6 pm					Golden Temple From the famed Taj Mahal to, Dehradun, there are several places of visit around Delhi.Click Here My Journey to the Kumbh... Read about the exciting experiences of a lonely pilgrim.Click Here All about the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Triveni Kala Sangam.Click Here Evenings at India Gate The Red Fort, Qutb Minar...all the famous monuments of Delhi under one section! Click Here The International Dolls Museum, the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets...Delhi Museums... Click Here Deer Park Wonderful place for nature lovers The Mughal Gardens, Shalimar Garden, Lodi Gardens...for a cool day read on...Click Here The National Zoological Park It is one of the most serene places in the city of Delhi...Click here For the spiritaully inclined and the not-so-spiritually inclined the places of worship in Delhi... Click Here Lotus Temple This towering ensemble of pure magnificence is a centre of universal faith Click Here Everything you need to keep in mind while visiting the capital. Click Here
|