Taj Mahal, India


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4. TAJ MAHAL, India


White marble glowing in the sunset, the perfect harmony of domes and arches, light and shadow – the Taj Mahal in Agra is rightly considered to be the high point of Muslim architecture in India.


Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the 17th- century domed mausoleum is the focal point of a magical site, balanced with formal gardens, a stately reflecting pool and four minarets at each corner of the mausoleum.


Painters, stone masons, calligraphers and carvers were brought from across the globe to work on the Taj Mahal, embellishing it with gemstones inside and fine carving outside. Despite the crowds, visitors arriving mid- afternoon can find a spot from which to watch the sun set over this most iconic monument. See page 66 for our Delhi to Udaipur tour.


WHILE YOU’RE THERE…


Bird and Wildlife enthusiasts will love Jaagir Lodge, Dudhwa


The Terai is a land of marshy jungle between the Himalayas and the great plains of India, home to the forest reserves of Dudhwa, Katarniaghat, Kishanpur and Pilibhit. Each reserve offers an incredible diversity of rare bird and wildlife.


The elegant 1940s Jaagir Lodge, Dudhwa, is a luxurious base, offering beautifully decorated rooms in the main lodge and thatched villas, pictured below. The Lodge arranges game drives, trips to a tiger reserve, nature trails and bird-watching safaris as well as visits to local villages.


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One of the luxurious thatched villas at Jaagir Lodge


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