Aug 19, 2005 04:29 PM
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(Updated Aug 19, 2005 04:29 PM)
Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and dedication, is one of the best and most reckoned tourist places in the world. Known for its wonderful architecture and unmatched beauty, this monument is more a legend than just a place of interest. A tourist’s paradise, this universal wonder has much more to it than meets the eyes.
Apart from its historical values, Taj Mahal is also becoming a regular tourist’s choice due to many reasons. Located on the banks of the holy river Jamuna, this monument provides cheap travel options due to its closeness to the capital city of Delhi. Not just this, the strategic location of the monument allows easy access to other famous tourist attractions like Fateh Pur Sikri, the pink city of Jaipur etc. This helps travelers on budget trips to explore a major part of India and take the best out of cheap travel. Due to its popularity and ageless charm, Taj Mahal had been drawing the attention of people from all corners of the globe, incessantly. As a result, the tourism department of Uttar Pradesh, has been generous to promote the opening of hotels and offer various packages for long distant admirers. Arrangements like exhaustive timing, unlimited stay option within the monument and competitive entry fees are made in this direction. Built in the early 17th century during the reign of mughal badshah, Shah Jahan, to commemorate and celebrate his undiluted love for his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal still demands astonishment and adoration. Lovers from all over the world, treats this marvelous piece of art as a classic written in marble. Needless to say, easy availability of tourist facilities have made Taj Mahal a real booster to the Indian Travel Tourism industry, as well.
The green garden encircling the monument witnesses foreigners flocking during the winter to see the changing color of the marbles during daytime. Taj Mahal is a lover’s dream and couples plan a trip to Taj Mahal at least once during their lifetime just to wonder at the different hues of love painted and engraved in the walls. And Taj, with the generosity of love endears tourists within its marble magic. Come lets fall in love with Taj Mahal to rediscover and celebrate the feelings of love and passion for our near ones.