Taj Mahal Wonder of the World
India is a land of many wonders
among those the Taj Mahal is world-renowned. It is often referred to as the 8th
wonder of the world. Made of marble it exhibits one of the finest architecture
unique to the Oriental region. It is a mausoleum built to commemorate Shah
Jahan the Mogul’s most beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The ivory-white marble
structure is adorned with the finest calligraphy. Shah Jehan himself rests in
peace beside his beloved wife. It is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna
River. The 17-hectare complex also houses a mosque and a guest house.
Taj Mahal was built by the famous
architect Ustad Ahmed Lahori famous for the then Mughal Architecture style.
Surrounding the structure is a large garden complex that houses mini gardens
all around. The construction of the structure was completed in 1634 after it
was commissioned in the year 1631 by Shah Jahan the Mogul Emperor. More
structures were built and the work was completed in 1658.
It was designated in the year 1983 as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. It is regarded as the epitome of Mughal architecture. Thus
Taj Mahal the wonder of the World is visited by thousands of tourists from
India and abroad. It has become the country’s landmark and almost all overseas
and domestic tourists make a beeline for the mausoleum.
Khajuraho Temples
Khajuraho Group of Temples is a
set of three complexes housing Hindu and
Jain Temples. Built between 885 CE and
1000 CE they are credited to Chandela
Dynasty. According to Ancient the complex housed 85 temples but due to erosion
about 24 temples are left in a state of preservation. Some of the temples
depict sexual carvings on the outer walls. This has made the temples more
popular but the depiction is more of an education for young princes who lived
in the hermitages.
Tiger
India now has more than fifty
tiger reserves created for the conservation of the tigers. They are accorded
complete protection in the reserves. Tourism is organized in the twenty percent
of the core area. It is now organized in the buffer as well. Buffer is the
outer area of the core. The core is the critical tiger habitat where they breed
and survive.
Both the core and buffer tigersafari are organized for the permit holders. The permits are available for a
charge which varies from state to state. You can book a permit online or from
the respective gates.