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Information on attractions and travel to Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a white marble mausoleum commissioned by a Mughul emperor for the burial of his favorite wife. Taj Mahal is a key Asian travel destination, hosting more than 7 million visitors each year.

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Information on attractions and travel to Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a white marble mausoleum commissioned by a Mughul emperor for the burial of his favorite wife. Taj Mahal is a key Asian travel destination, hosting more than 7 million visitors each year.

Agra Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Agra, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Agra
Taj Mahal Hotels - Expedia

Looking for hotels in Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal, India? Compare cheap deals & rates and choose from over 75 Taj Mahal hotels.
https://www.expedia.com/Taj-Mahal-Agra-Hotels.0-n6126828-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Taj Mahal, more often Persian for "Crown of Palaces", is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658), to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
India: How to Reach Taj Mahal - TripAdvisor

Inside India: How to Reach Taj Mahal - Before you visit India, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293860-c150006/India:How.To.Reach.Taj.Mahal.html
10 Best Hotels Near Taj Mahal - TripAdvisor - Agra

Hotels near Taj Mahal, Agra on TripAdvisor: Find 30,823 traveler reviews, 16,235 candid photos, and prices for 253 hotels near Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g297683-d317329-Taj_Mahal-Agra_Uttar_Pradesh.html
Taj Mahal Vacations: Explore Cheap Vacation Packages - Expedia

Build your own Taj Mahal vacation. Bundle your flight + hotel & save 100% off your flight. Best Price Guarantee. Over 510,000 hotels & 400+ airlines worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Taj-Mahal.d6126828.Destination-Travel-Guides
Taj Mahal India Essential Travel Guide - About

The Taj Mahal is India's most recognized monument and has a rich history. Here's what you need to know to plan your trip there.
http://goindia.about.com/od/historicalplaces/p/tajmahalguide.htm
Taj Mahal World Heritage Site - National Geographic

Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Taj Mahal, a World Heritage site in India, from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/taj-mahal
India Travel Costs and Prices - BudgetYourTrip

India is one of the world's most affordable and impressive destinations. It is a country of extremes.
http://www.budgetyourtrip.com/india
Best Agra, India Transportation on VirtualTourist

Agra Transportation: 158 tips on getting to and getting around Agra, India from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/India/State_of_Uttar_Pradesh/Agra-1104554/Transportation-Agra-TG-C-1.html
Travel to Agra: Destinations, Hotels, Foods, Transport and Tour Guide - Maps of India

Travel to Agra - Detailed information on Agra travel destinations, hotels, transport, tourist map, tourist helpline numbers, how to reach Agra by air, bus and train.
http://www.mapsofindia.com/agra/travel-to-agra.html

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Taj Mahal

Location	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates	27°10′30″N 78°2′31″E / 27.17500°N 78.04194°E / 27.17500; 78.04194
Area	17 hectares (42 acres)^[1]
Height	73 m (240 ft)
Built	1631–1653; 372 years ago (1653)^[2]
Built for	Mumtaz Mahal
Architect	Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Architectural style(s)	Mughal architecture
Visitors	4.84 million ^[3] (in Apr'22-Feb'23)
Governing body	Ministry of Culture, Government of India (via Archaeological Survey of India)
Website	tajmahal.gov.in

Monument of National Importance
Official name	Taj Mahal and grounds (including the Masjid on the west side, the pavilions on the east and west sides of the grounds)
Reference no.	N-UP-A28 (and monuments a-p)


Location of Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh, India Show map of Uttar Pradesh Taj Mahal (India) Show map of India

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: i
Reference	252
Inscription	1983 (7th Session)
Location of the Taj Mahal in Agra

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Agra Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Agra, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Agra
Taj Mahal Hotels - Expedia

Looking for hotels in Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal, India? Compare cheap deals & rates and choose from over 75 Taj Mahal hotels.
https://www.expedia.com/Taj-Mahal-Agra-Hotels.0-n6126828-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Taj Mahal, more often Persian for "Crown of Palaces", is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658), to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
India: How to Reach Taj Mahal - TripAdvisor

Inside India: How to Reach Taj Mahal - Before you visit India, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293860-c150006/India:How.To.Reach.Taj.Mahal.html
10 Best Hotels Near Taj Mahal - TripAdvisor - Agra

Hotels near Taj Mahal, Agra on TripAdvisor: Find 30,823 traveler reviews, 16,235 candid photos, and prices for 253 hotels near Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsNear-g297683-d317329-Taj_Mahal-Agra_Uttar_Pradesh.html
Taj Mahal Vacations: Explore Cheap Vacation Packages - Expedia

Build your own Taj Mahal vacation. Bundle your flight + hotel & save 100% off your flight. Best Price Guarantee. Over 510,000 hotels & 400+ airlines worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Taj-Mahal.d6126828.Destination-Travel-Guides
Taj Mahal India Essential Travel Guide - About

The Taj Mahal is India's most recognized monument and has a rich history. Here's what you need to know to plan your trip there.
http://goindia.about.com/od/historicalplaces/p/tajmahalguide.htm
Taj Mahal World Heritage Site - National Geographic

Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Taj Mahal, a World Heritage site in India, from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/taj-mahal
India Travel Costs and Prices - BudgetYourTrip

India is one of the world's most affordable and impressive destinations. It is a country of extremes.
http://www.budgetyourtrip.com/india
Best Agra, India Transportation on VirtualTourist

Agra Transportation: 158 tips on getting to and getting around Agra, India from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/India/State_of_Uttar_Pradesh/Agra-1104554/Transportation-Agra-TG-C-1.html
Travel to Agra: Destinations, Hotels, Foods, Transport and Tour Guide - Maps of India

Travel to Agra - Detailed information on Agra travel destinations, hotels, transport, tourist map, tourist helpline numbers, how to reach Agra by air, bus and train.
http://www.mapsofindia.com/agra/travel-to-agra.html

Taj Mahal

Location	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates	27°10′30″N 78°2′31″E / 27.17500°N 78.04194°E / 27.17500; 78.04194
Area	17 hectares (42 acres)^[1]
Height	73 m (240 ft)
Built	1631–1653; 372 years ago (1653)^[2]
Built for	Mumtaz Mahal
Architect	Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Architectural style(s)	Mughal architecture
Visitors	4.84 million ^[3] (in Apr'22-Feb'23)
Governing body	Ministry of Culture, Government of India (via Archaeological Survey of India)
Website	tajmahal.gov.in

Monument of National Importance
Official name	Taj Mahal and grounds (including the Masjid on the west side, the pavilions on the east and west sides of the grounds)
Reference no.	N-UP-A28 (and monuments a-p)


Location of Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh, India Show map of Uttar Pradesh Taj Mahal (India) Show map of India

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: i
Reference	252
Inscription	1983 (7th Session)
Location of the Taj Mahal in Agra

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Information on attractions and travel to Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a white marble mausoleum commissioned by a Mughul emperor for the burial of his favorite wife. Taj Mahal is a key Asian travel destination, hosting more than 7 million visitors each year.

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