Taj Mahal Day Trip: Book Taj Mahal Day Trip From Delhi at Indiator
by Indiator
Taj Mahal! Definitely, you read this name several times in books, heard numerous times in movies, and from your family and friends, but did you ever see this enchanting monument. If not, then what are you waiting for, get up and book your Taj Mahal day trip package to experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
This pearly mausoleum is situated on the bank of the river Yamuna, Agra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by Shah Jahan, a fifth-emperor of the Mughal dynasty in the remembrance of his beloved wife Mumtaz-UL-Zamani (commonly known as Mumtaz Mahal). Through this Taj Mahal trip, you can get the advantage to explore the every corner of the Taj Mahal and to learn about the facts and figures of this mausoleum.
Architecture:</>
The architecture of the Taj Mahal is the perfect example of self replication and geometrical symmetry. All the four sides of the Taj Mahal are perfectly identical in all terms for example – in shape, size, distance and carvings. The two tombs reside in Taj Mahal are different in size, The size of the king’s tomb is bigger than the Queen’s tomb.
Figures of used resources:
Without learning about the used resources, you can not imagine the enormousness of this enchanting wonder and your trip of Taj Mahal is a waste. This mausoleum was constructed by a drudgery of 20,000 artisans including laborers, stone cutters, painters, arts under the guidance of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. More than 1000 elephants are used to transport the material used for construction from various parts of the World.
To enhance the beauty of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan arranged the white marble from Afghanistan and Rajasthan. He ordered more than 28 different gems to embellish the allure of the Taj Mahal.
Shah Jahan has to wait for 20 years to see the finished structure of the Taj Mahal and its cost to the emperor of around 32 million rupees of that era.
Inside Story:
There are many more facts & figures related to the architecture of the Taj Mahal. Few of them are:
- The colour of Taj Mahal changes with change in time like pinkish in early morning, glowing white in the afternoon, and light golden at night.
- It is a myth that the arms of the architect has been cut by the emperor, but actually the same architect later works on other projects like Red Fort.
- The four minarets of the Taj Mahal were constructed tilting outward, so that in case of earthquake it didn’t damage the mausoleum.
- The fountains of the Taj Mahal have a special feature, under each fountain there is copper pot which is filled first, then uniformly raise the water pressure in the fountains.
So, if you are willing to book your Taj Mahal Day Trip then book with us at www.indiator.com . If you want your Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi, even then we organize a perfectly customized plan for you.
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