About Taj Mahal (A Great Love Story)
The history of the Taj Mahal in Agra India is one of the great love stories of the world, and regarded as one of the wonders of the world. According to the history, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan erected this mausoleum in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. She wishes to her husband that after “my death you will build a tomb in my memory such as the world had never seen before”. And thus Shah Jahan fulfilled her wish, creating the most beautiful mausoleum the world had ever seen, he used to spend his time looking across the Yamuna River at the beautiful tomb and waiting for the day they could be united again. After Shah Jahan’s death, he too was laid beside his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. Their real tombs are in a basement of the Taj Mahal. Tourists come from around the world to feel the eternal love that surrounds the Taj Mahal in Agra. There's no time limit on visits to the Taj, Tourists spend most of the day here, sitting, reading, dozing or picnicking in the beautifully kept gardens.

Location of Taj Mahal
City: Agra, on the Banks of River Yamuna
State: Uttar Pradesh
Distance from Delhi: 204 km (approximately)
The city of Agra is a part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region of India and is situated on the west bank of river the Yamuna. Agra is 204 km south of Delhi. The pretty lotus pond that greet you as you enter the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, It is sure to steal your heart, while you tour for Agra, because it is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in India. Thus the travelers can avail this brilliant opportunity to know about Taj Mahal its intern beauty.  Shopping in Agra can be a wonderful experience if you know what are the most exclusive items to shop for. Agra is primarily popular for its handicrafts items that span from beautiful marble tabletops to soft stone lay work. Hand made leather items are also very popular and many more to shop. Market of Agra that include Sadar Bazar, Taj Ganj, Kinari Bazar, Munro Road, Pratap Pura and Gwalilor Road.

Besides Taj Mahal, there are other tourist attractions in Agra.

Agra Red Fort 
Agra Red Fort is the major historical tourist attraction in Agra, which lies on the west bank of river Yamuna. After Taj this was one of the most important group of buildings.

Agra Fatehpur Sikri
The city is a fine example of culmination of Mughal and Hindu architecture. Any visitor to Agra must go to Fatehpur Sikri. You can enjoy the journey to the royal palace, which will take your interest how the oldest place worship at Fateh Pur Sikri.