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Same Day Taj Mahal Tour By Car
New Delhi, India
From 8 hours to 10 hours
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History
Date
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What You Will Do
1. The Taj Mahal was built by a whopping 22,000 laborers painters stone cutters artists
2. Legend has it that Emperor Shah Jahan intended to build another Taj Mahal in black marble across the river but a war with his sons interrupted these plans
3. It intricate work of art and architectural genius took 17 years to complete
5. The most recognizable feature is the white dome at the peak of the mausoleum Often called the 'onion dome' it rises to about 35 meters (115 feet) and is surrounded by four other domes
6. Taj Mahal is a famous Indian landmark and tourist magnet, attracting more than a million tourists every year
7. As always, rumor mills are on the overdrive about this Taj Mahal It is rumored that the Emperor ordered that all the workers who worked on the mausoleum get their hands chopped of so that no one could make anything like it ever again but not yet confirmed by anyone
8.Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian and earlier Mughal architecture
2. Legend has it that Emperor Shah Jahan intended to build another Taj Mahal in black marble across the river but a war with his sons interrupted these plans
3. It intricate work of art and architectural genius took 17 years to complete
5. The most recognizable feature is the white dome at the peak of the mausoleum Often called the 'onion dome' it rises to about 35 meters (115 feet) and is surrounded by four other domes
6. Taj Mahal is a famous Indian landmark and tourist magnet, attracting more than a million tourists every year
7. As always, rumor mills are on the overdrive about this Taj Mahal It is rumored that the Emperor ordered that all the workers who worked on the mausoleum get their hands chopped of so that no one could make anything like it ever again but not yet confirmed by anyone
8.Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian and earlier Mughal architecture
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- Monument Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Taj Mahal
2 hours
TAJ MAHAL The Taj Mahal "Crown of the Palaces") is an white marble mausoleum on bank of the Yamuna river in the India city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work continued on other phases of the project for another 10 years.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Delhi Routes Tour Transport.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Every one can travel
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Russian
- Guide - Ukrainian
- Guide - Japanese
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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