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Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, forms the first destination on the itinerary of most travellers coming into India. Forming part of the famous 'Golden Triangle' (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra), it is placed on the western bank of the Yamuna. The Palace On Wheels takes you to the amazing city of Agra where the Taj Mahal is the perfect finale to your royal sojourn.
Taj Mahal
The world is divided between those who have seen the Taj and those who have not. Very soon, I hope to be on the side that has seen the Taj." Words said by William Jefferson Clinton President, United States of America while addressing the Indian Parliament on 22.03.2000 rightly defining the immense architectural and emotional significance the Taj Mahal has, in the hearts of people around the world. There is nothing comparable to the elegance, beauty, and design of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is undoubtedly India's greatest gift to world heritage monuments. Architecture of Taj Mahal is perhaps the greatest of anything designed by great Mughals. Taj Mahal was a natural progression of earlier examples of Mughal Architecture and a symphony of Indian architectural styles. more...
Fatehpur Sikri
The imperial city of the Mughal dynasty between 1571 and 1584, Fatehpur Sikri was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The architectural grandeur of this deserted city cannot be described in words and one can only experience the aura of its magnificent edifices by seeing them. Fatehpur Sikri is the most popular day excursion from Agra, the city of Taj and capital of invincible Mughals for a long time.
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