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The Taj Mahal
This infamous
building was built by Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved wife,
Mumtaz Mahal, who was also buried here. This majestic beauty is
a work of art in itself, with intricate details, ornate deco and
an overwhelming facade that are guaranteed to take your breath
away.
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Details
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Opening
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Sat -
Thurs: 6.30am-7pm |
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Pricing:
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Adults: IRS 750, Children below
15: Free admission. |
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More
Info:
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Tel: + 91 0562 233 0496/
0562 233
0498 |
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Getting
Here:
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Location:
On the bank of the Yamuna River, near the Agra Fort. |
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The Agra Fort
It was
here where Shah Jehan, having been imprisoned by his own son
Aurangzeb, had spent his last days gazing out of the fort's
window at Taj Mahal, the majestic mausoleum he had built for
his late wife. This powerful fortress of red sandstone
encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the
imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
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Details
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Opening
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Open sunrise
to sunset every day except Monday.
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Pricing:
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Adults:
IRS 300; IRS 50 discount with Taj ticket.
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More
Info:
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Tel: +91 0562 233 0496/
0562 233
0498 |
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Getting
Here:
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Location: Yamuna
Kinara Road,
Agra, near the Taj Mahal. |
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Akbar's Mausoleum
The Mausoleum
of Akbar the Great is built in red sandstone marble, with a
mixture of Hindu and Islamic design elements. The complex
consists of two buildings, one being the mausoleum and the other
a gigantic gate, connected to each other via a wide paved
walkway.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily,
sunrise-sunset. |
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Pricing:
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Adults: IRS 110
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More
Info:
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Tel:
+91 0562
237 1230 |
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Getting
Here:
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Location:
Sikandra,
approx. 10 kms from Agra on NH
2 |
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Fatehpur Sikri (City of
Victory)
Built during
the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar,
Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only
some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a
uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques
in India, the Jama Masjid. It remained untouched for over 400
years now and its palaces are a remainder of the extravagance of
the Mughals.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily
sunrise-sunset.
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Pricing:
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Adults: IRS 485
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More
Info:
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Agra Tourist
Office - Tel: +91 0562 2226431 |
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Getting
Here:
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Location:
Approx.
40kms west of Agra, on the way
to Jaipur. |
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