What if your lover after your death builds a palace to show how much he loves you?! Well it’s not that easy too in today’s era. You can’t have one for yourself but surely you can make a visit to the biggest gift gave from history. A monument called ‘Taj Mahal’ that is an example for every lover in today’s era. The structure has been built with an intricate architecture and with the beautiful white marble. This is the reason why it is listed amongst the seven wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal is situated on the banks of Yamuna river in Agra (Uttar Pradesh – India to be more specific), it is the first spot that people use to visit on the arrival to the city. Do you want to know what to do when you come there? Just reach the hotel or hostel (if you are looking for an hostel there is one nearby the monument called Bonfire), set your luggage, rest yourself and then you will be ready to admire the beauty of the Taj.
If you decide to use the “Auto-rickshaw” to reach the Taj please make sure to be really specific with the drivers or they will take you to the railway station with the same name as the monument. Enjoy the vast area of the fort and don’t forget to go on the top of the fort to admire the view. Then you can opt to go to the local market near the Taj for souvenirs and some snacks or decide to wait for dinner to enjoy a typical meal. There are lots of options for that, an example is the Pind Balluchi.
The adventure is not over yet. A new day started with a new place to explore. You can choose to drive or can opt for public transport to reach Fatehpur Sikri. This is one of the best example of architecture from the Mughal Empire. This place is a complex of buildings, a walled city from the Mughal era with public and private spaces. Fatehpur Sikri is situated at 29 km from Agra and 40 km from the kheria airport. Having said that, enjoy your day!
Most importantly, don’t forget to try the Petha at the original Panchi Petha shop and get lots of them so you can share them with your family and friends and you can say you’ve tried them without any regret!
Tips from my experience
- Use the local transport to save yourself from the crowd and from the struggle to find a place where park your car.
- Try to not visit the city on weekends or during the holidays to avoid crowd. I’m sure you don’t want to spend your day like this.
- Try to not visit the city in a too sunny day but if you do this, make sure to keep yourself hydrated.
- Don’t get confused with the original Panchi Petha shop since there are numerous shops with the same name but only two authentic ones.
- At last, don’t forget to check for online offers for your stay to save money.
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As someone who has never visited Agra, but obviously heard of the Taj Mahal, I enjoyed reading about the history of the palace.
What a lovely monument for one you love. A beautiful building and I would love to visit one day!
Thank you for appreciation! We believe that at the basis of a country there is always the history. If you learn something about it you are at a good point to discover what a nation can offer to you 🙂
Thanks for the practical tips. This place has been on my bucket list forever…and I really didn’t know about that hostel- bonfire, that makes me wanna go more….
We are very happy to have hosted a great article like this one!! And we are even more happy to have inspired you 🙂
I never knew the history of the Taj Mahal or why it was built! It’s very beautiful and had always wanted to visit. While not as grand the Fatehpur Sikri is also very beautiful and I had never heard of it. Will have to make note to add this on the list when Going to India.
North India is a special location for architectural structures and Agra with its district seems to be one of the perfect places to host these beauties!!
Loved reading about your take. Your picture is beautiful as well. I would really love to go here sometime as it is, as you said, one of the 7 Wonders of the World!
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This is only one of the 7 Wonders of the World and we are excited to discover the others!!
I had no idea that was why the Maj Mahal was built, that certainly is a very grand romantic gesture!
The most romantic gesture of India history!
One of the reasons why we love travel is that you learn tons of things you will never know if you read only.
Great tips here, I’d definitely keep it in mind, and this place sounds incredibly amazing too 🙂
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Oh, I wish I’ll see the Taj Mahal one day. It’s so impressive! It looks so impressive. It’s great to learn about all these places and monuments through your blog. I love it. Thanks for the great tips!
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When you travel (also through pc) you learn tons of things and this is super!!
The taj mahal has incredibly beautiful architecture! ! I didn’t actually know utility as in terms city Agra. Lovely pics! Ree love30
It was projected like a act of love… This makes this monument even more fascinating!!
If my lover will built me something in my memory, I might not appreciate it (coz I’m actually gone) but my love ones will. And I hope that it will reminds them what precious love is.
Taj Mahal is a great symbol of love that have lasts for many years.
Your way of thinking isn’t wrong haha
At the end love is what matters!!
Taj mahal is the most beautiful heritage we own as Indians. I love Agra and the vibe out there. It’s been a while since I visited the place and would definitely visit soon.
We are very happy to have hosted this article, we love India and its culture so much. You have to be proud of your country 🙂
I pity myself for not having visited this place yet!
Thank you for showing the grandeur of the place and the helpful tips.
You have all the time by your side! Don’t worry, you can find it always there in Agra lol
One day i will visit. My parents just came back from there in facts. xx
Why didn’t you go with them? Damn… Next time follow your parents during their travels, seems that they know cool places 😉
How was your Petha experience? It made me curious what it is and I googled it. But how does this ash gourd vegetable taste?
We really don’t know… We haven’t wrote this article, you should ask to the writer because this is a guest post.
Hii…myself the writer of this post and answering your question I would say Petha is simply inevitable for a person visiting Agra..this holds true not only for the tourists but also for the locals…anyone visiting Agra makes sure to carry back home few boxes of Petha for sure…I am savoring it since childhood and the variety has only increased over the years