What is Taj Mahal famous for?

Sommario:

1. What is Taj Mahal famous for?
2. Who lives in Taj Mahal?
3. Why is Taj Mahal 7 Wonders of the World?
4. Why is the Taj Mahal so important to India?
5. What Cannot be taken into Taj Mahal?
6. Can we go inside the Taj Mahal?
7. Can you go inside the Taj Mahal?
8. Are there bodies in the Taj Mahal?
9. What is under the Taj Mahal?
10. Is phone allowed in Taj Mahal?
11. Can u go inside Taj Mahal?
12. Which day Taj Mahal is closed?
13. What is the entry fee for Taj Mahal?
14. Can you take pictures inside the Taj Mahal?
15. How much is ticket to Taj Mahal?
16. Are there toilets at the Taj Mahal?
17. What is best time to visit Taj Mahal?
18. Is entry allowed in Taj Mahal?
19. What is the right time to visit Taj Mahal?
20. Can you wear shoes inside Taj Mahal?

What is Taj Mahal famous for?

An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 16 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

Who lives in Taj Mahal?

No one 'lives' in the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum. It was built for Mumtaz Mahal, the favorite wife of Shah Jahan, who was a Mughal...

Why is Taj Mahal 7 Wonders of the World?

The Taj Mahal was built in 1648 by Shah Jehan as a memorial to his wife. ... Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, lost his wife Mumtaz Mahal on J. He was inconsolable and envisaged a memorial that would befit his love. Today, the Taj Mahal is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Why is the Taj Mahal so important to India?

The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever created. The exquisite marble structure in Agra, India, is a mausoleum, an enduring monument to the love of a husband for his favorite wife. It's also an eternal testament to the artistic and scientific accomplishments of a wealthy empire.

What Cannot be taken into Taj Mahal?

Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside Taj Mahal. Arms, ammunitions, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, liquor, eatables (Toffees), head phones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except camera), Tripods are also prohibited. Mobile phones are to be kept switched off or on silent mode.

Can we go inside the Taj Mahal?

First, YES, you CAN go inside the Taj Mahal building! ... If you have a “High Value Ticket” (as you likely will), you completely skip that line and go right to the center of the Taj Mahal inside the mausoleum itself, just as you skipped the line to get into the main doors to the courtyard.

Can you go inside the Taj Mahal?

First, YES, you CAN go inside the Taj Mahal building! ... If you have a “High Value Ticket” (as you likely will), you completely skip that line and go right to the center of the Taj Mahal inside the mausoleum itself, just as you skipped the line to get into the main doors to the courtyard.

Are there bodies in the Taj Mahal?

This gigantic mausoleum only houses two people's remains: Mumtaz Mahal's and Shah Jahan's.

What is under the Taj Mahal?

Both of the cenotaphs are empty Inside the Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs honoring Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are enclosed in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with pietra dura (an inlay with semi-precious stones) and a marble lattice screen.

Is phone allowed in Taj Mahal?

Eating and smoking is strictly prohibited inside Taj Mahal. Arms, ammunitions, fire, smoking items, tobacco products, liquor, eatables (Toffees), head phones, knives, wire, mobile charger, electric goods (except camera), Tripods are also prohibited. Mobile phones are to be kept switched off or on silent mode.

Can u go inside Taj Mahal?

Before visitors are allowed access inside the Taj Mahal gates, everyone must pass through a gender-specific security line that includes a pat-down from a guard. Here's what you can't bring: tripods, food, gum, drinks (apart from a water bottle), tobacco products, headphones, chargers, flags, books, and drones.

Which day Taj Mahal is closed?

Fridays Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing. Other days it is always open.

What is the entry fee for Taj Mahal?

The Indian tourists, who are currently paying Rs. 50 to enter the monument, will now have to pay Rs. 80, while foreign tourists will have to shell out Rs. 1200, instead of Rs.

Can you take pictures inside the Taj Mahal?

Photographing the Taj Mahal is easy. You buy a ticket, enter the grounds, pull out your phone and snap a photo. Done. You end up with the same photo approximately 8 million people take of the Taj Mahal every year.

How much is ticket to Taj Mahal?

With the new charges in place, domestic tourists wishing to enter the main dome will have to pay Rs. 480, while foreign tourists will be charged Rs. 1600.

Are there toilets at the Taj Mahal?

There are very few washrooms even on the expressway leading to the Taj Mahal from India's capital, New Delhi. ... The toilet complex at the Taj Mahal cost 4 million rupees (about $65,000). However, one toilet complex is not enough.

What is best time to visit Taj Mahal?

Avoid winters as the Taj will shadowed by fog, i.e., from the months of November to February. So early summers, i.e., from March to June is the best time to visit the monument. And the best days to plan a visit are between Monday and Thursday. Just in case you are planning a trip to Taj Mahal, take note of these tips.

Is entry allowed in Taj Mahal?

While the Taj Mahal reopened on June 16, after almost two months, tourists will now be allowed to enter the monument only by purchasing the tickets online. ... ASI Superintending Archaeologist Basant Kumar Swarnkar told India Today that the monuments will remain open from 7 am to 6 pm.

What is the right time to visit Taj Mahal?

6 AM to 7 PM Taj Mahal is normally open to visitors from 6 AM to 7 PM every day, except on Fridays (as it remains closed for prayers). The monument keeps its gates open for night viewing every full moon from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, plus two days after and before the full moon, i.e., for a total of five days.

Can you wear shoes inside Taj Mahal?

You need to wear booties or go barefoot to reach the top of the Taj Mahal in order to protect it from damage. With the foreigner ticket you get complimentary booties. You can go bare foot and leave your shoes behind, but I have a feeling that it might get pretty hot on your feet in the summer months.