DELHI-TAJ MAHAL- AGRA- MATHURA-DELHI
Code DT003, DAILY 6:00 A.M TO 10:00 P.M
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TAJMAHAL - AGRA
Agra city one of the five biggest towns in Uttar Pradesh is famous all over the World for its celebrated monuments - Taj Mahal, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. It was built by Emperor Shahjahan in 1653 in the memory of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaj. It took 22 years to complete this beautiful mausoleum. Taj Mahal , situated on the banks of river Yamuna, stands on a white marbel platform of 22 feet with height of 243 feet.
RED FORT - AGRA
Standing parallel on the right banks of the river Yamuna, the massive walls are of solid stand stone rampar is 17 feet height and one and half miles in circular. It was constructed by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1565. The Fort consists of Jahangir mahal, Shahjahan Mahal and Moti Masjid.
LORD KRISHNA'S TEMPLE AT MATHURA
Located on the West bank of river Yamuna is associated with the most enduring God of the Hindu religion. Surroundings are popularly known as Brij Bhoomi. Lord Krinshna was born in a jail at Mathura and believed to have grown up in this area. The place where he was born was converted into a Temple. It is one of the most important pilgrim centres for Hindus since thousands of Years. King Kanishka, made it as capital of his Eastern Empire. The Emperors from the dynasties such as Sakas, Kushans and Chandra Gupta Maurya contributed to the prosperity of Mathura and in the modern India , the region has become an important center of art and culture. Thousands of pilgrims visit the city every day.