Agra is widely known as the town of Taj Mahal. Situated in the northern state of India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra is indisputably India's maximum travelled city. The town is closely connected by flights, trains and road transportation. The transportation system is strong and reaching the city is easy.
When in Agra, the best place to visit is the Taj Mahal. According to Sir Edwin Arnold, an English poet described Taj Mahal as “Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones.”
The grand monument and one of the world's eight wonders was built during the 16th and the 18th century. This epitome is crowning jewel to Indo-Islamic architectural style. It stands strategically on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra. Uttar Pradesh is also known to be one of the highly visited tourist destinations of India.
One of the best ways to reach Taj Mahal is by air; especially if you are short of time. The Taj Mahal tour by air saves a lot of time and efforts on the part of tourists.
How to Reach Taj Mahal by Air?
It takes less than half an hour to arrive at Tajmahal Agra if you are travelling by air from Delhi. The Indian airlines carry out flights to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi. These flights are carried 4 times in a wee. They start from the Kheria airbase, positioned roughly 7 km from the city of Agra. It is the only domestic airport in the city. Hence, the worldwide passengers must take a stop at the Delhi International Airbase before resuming their journey by catching the flight to Agra.
Kheria is accessible easily by cabs and auto rickshaws. These are available at the predetermined rates by Agra tourism. The Indian Airlines has twin administrative centers. Hence, it is easy for travellers to reserve travel document at the Kheria airport itself. You may also enjoy a stay at the Hotel Clarks Shiraz, situated at the Taj road.
A trip to Tajmahal ensures a lot of things to the tourists. From the time you may enter the main gate, constructed in red stone. The main thing that will grab your attention is the Tajmahal dome built in snow white marble. The monument also includes four lush green gardens with watercourse and a pool in the middle. Tajmahal looks stunning and splendid on moonlit nights.
Nguyen An Tra My
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