Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra - Agra & the Taj Mahal (PDF Chapter)
This is the Agra & the Taj Mahal chapter from Lonely Planet’s Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra guide-book.
The Taj Mahal rises from Agra’s haze as though from a dream. When you first glimpse it through the arched entryway, you might find yourself breathless with awe. Many hail it as the most beautiful building on the planet.
- bask in the beauty of one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal – a must-see!
- maps
- roam Fatehpur Sikri, a sprawling palace complex from Mughal times, with an immense and fascinating 450-year-old mosque next door
- transport
- wander the many rooms of Agra Fort, one of India’s most impressive ancient forts
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Agra & Around, Fatehpur Sikri.
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