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The Taj Mahal :(1.5 Kms) |
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One of the worlds most renowned
architecture marvels was built by the Mughal Emperor
Shahjahan to enshrine the body of his favourite whife
Mumtaz Mahal. A dream in white marble, it is most
alluring a moonlit night or even when it is shrouded in
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Agra Fort : (2 Kms) |
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The Agra Fort was built by
Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujrat, boats of
mangificent towers, bastions, ramparts and gateways,
Other monuments at the Agra Fort are The Jahangir Mahal,
Khas Mahal, The Musamman Burj, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam
and the Moti Masjid.
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Sikandra (14 Kms) |
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Akbar's mausoleum
is a majestic composition in deep red sandstone and
marble and was completed by his son Jehangir. The
monument is a perfect mix of Hindu, Christian, Islamic,
Buddhist and Jain motifs. The Tomo has Three-storey-minarets
which was built in red sandstone and has exquisite inlay
work, which rise from the four corners of the tomb.
There is a beautiful garden around.
The tombstone of Akbar lies in the middle of Akbar's
daughters, Shakrul Nisha Begum and Aram Bano. |
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Fatehpur Sikri:
(36 Kms) |
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A masterpiece of
Architecture, Fatehpur Sikri was the creation of Mughal
Emperor Akbar to celebrate the birth of his son. The
city was constructed in gratitude to Sheikh Salim Chisti.
The enchanting marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti still
draws thousands who seek the blessings of the saint.
Other places of interest are Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas,
Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai's Palace and
Birbal Bhawan. Annual Urs of Sheikh Salim Chisti is
celebrated in the month of Ramzan, a great event for
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Itmad-ud-daulah
(8 Kms) |
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The Craftsmanship
of Itmad-ud-daulah foreshadows that of Taj Mahal. The
marble tomb was created by Emperor Jahangir's queen Nur
Jahan for here father, Mirza Ghiyas Baig. The Monument
displays for the first time, the use of 'Pietra dura'
inlay work on marble, so characteristic of the Taj |
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Soami Bagh (12
Kms) |
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Soami Bagh which
houses the samadhi of the founder of the Radha Swami
faith, 'Swami Maharaj' is a majestic building, built of
pure white marble. The most impressive features of the
samadhi are the detailed and exquisite carvings on the
walls, arches and pillar capitals. |
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Patna Bird
Sanctuary (54 km) |
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Located in the
Jalesar town of Etah District, the Patna Bird Sanctuary
is spread over an area of 108 hectares. Over 300
different species of exotic birds cluster here during
the breeding season in winter months. The interwined
date trees convert the sanctuary scenically into a mini
Goa. |
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Taj Mahotsav |
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A rare
opportunity to see master craftsmen working on
traditional crafts. The Taj Mahotsava, festival of arts,
craft, culture and celebration, is a perfect
introduction to India and Uttar Pradesh, Mughal
delicacies, heart warming songs, drama and music by
celebrities add colour to the festival organized every
year from 18th to 27th of February. |
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