Taj Mahal Infographic

Taj Mahal Introduction One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of enduring love, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan to memorialize his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal It is a mausoleum made of white marble, in which the Emperor had his wife entombed, and after his own death, Emperor Shah Jahan was entombed next to his wife Designed in the Mughal Empire style with touches of Persian influence and delicate designs, there is an entire complex that surrounds the mausoleum The complex includes gardens, fountains, and a reflecting pool, which reflects the image of the Taj Mahal, which means 'Crown Palace' The white-colored tomb rests on a square plinth and comprises of a symmetrical building with an arch-shaped doorway crowned by a large dome and finial The original finial was constructed of gold, but it was replicated by a bronze model in the early 19th century The recherché inlay work and elaborate craftsmanship together with the calligraphy leaves one utterly fascinated For the interior inlay work, Shah Jahan preferred to use precious and semi-precious stones Four minarets, each more than 40 meters tall, recall the traditional component of the mosques The minarets were constructed somewhat outside the plinth to avoid damage that may occur if any minaret falls Facts The symbol of love, the Taj Mahal was built in the year 1653 In 1983, the Taj Mahal was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site WELTERBE. Around 22,000 people were hired for the construction of the Taj Mahal It took 17 years to complete the monument Location The Taj Mahal is located in Agra city of India, in the Uttar Pradesh state INDIA TAJIKISTAN Major Cities FGHANISTAN CHINA PAKISTAN uinda TIBET NEPAL Ga langa Jodhou Sln Kah BANGLADESH Tiphal MYANMAR Bay Vhakhatnam Arabien yderabad Sea Panaj (Bengalune chennal Manlo Puduchchen urt r Koch Madtra Thiruenarthapurah EGEND aon ndy Cnty Cap Copyright 2011-12 www.map on OCEAN The Taj Mahal is situated upon the banks of the Yamuna River, overlooking Agra Fort Agra's Domestic Airport is connected to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi One can take a flight to Agra or choose to hire a cab to reach Agra The Agra city is also connected via rest of the country with a fine network of railways You need to check the TICKET availability of tickets at the Indian Railway website Best Time to Visit Many recommend visiting the Taj Mahal around sunrise, before the arrival of huge crowds on the train from Delhi, allowing for better photos Sunrise and sunset also showcase the Taj, often casting soft light and lovely colors onto the monument and the reflecting pool Around the time of a full moon, it is sometimes open at night, though the Night View is limited, and visitors must stay at the red sandstone plaza The months of October through January are usually the best months for visiting the Taj Mahal as they are cooler Opening/Visiting Hours The opening hours of the Taj Mahal are from sunrise to sunset on all days except on Fridays as it is closed on Fridays Ticket Pricing & Information Different rates are applicable for entry in the Taj Mahal For foreign tourists, the ticket costs Rs. 750, the citizens of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) and BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries have to pay Rs. 510, while Indians have to pay Rs. 20 Children below 15 years are allowed free entry in case of both the foreign and domestic tourists Ticket booths at the Western Gate (near Saheli Burj) and Shilpgram (750 meters from Eastern Gate) sell tickets from sunrise to sunset TICKET The Southern Gate ticket booth is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Nearby Attractions • Agra Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Sikandra • River Yamuna • Mathura Copyright 2013 MapsofWorld.com, All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: The into-graphics is prepared after colecting data from various reliable sources and beleved to be true. The Data logo / marks of certain Organization are used here merely for reference and used in good faith with no intention to intringe the intelectual property rights of the Orgorizations. 'WORID HERITAGE MONDIAL RIMOINE