An immortal homage paid to his beloved wife,Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal which is among the coveted seven wonders of the world. Visit Taj Mahal in Agra, India to catch a glimpse of this scintillating mausoleum that has beguiled art connoisseurs since centuries. An epitome of eternal love and passion, the Taj Mahal is located in the Indian city of Agra. Perhaps one of the finest instances of architectural brilliance and grandeur,Taj Mahal Tours can be taken all year round although the best time is during a full moon night when the marble attains a golden tinge. Agra which houses this awesome building is also one of the cities which has a convenient location and because of its proximity to many an important locations,it is ideal to plan Buddha Tours in India from here.
With a distance of 577 kilometers from the holy city of Varanasi,aboard a flight or take a bus to the capital city of Kathmandu. In fact for mapping any Buddha Tours in India one could also reach Delhi which is just 240 kilometers from the Taj Mahal. Apart from being the administrative hub of Nepal, the city has ever since been the center for art, crafts, culture and a rich heritage. An ancient city cocooned in the foothills of the Himalayas,Kathmandu is known for its opulent and famed temples.From Kathmandu,tourists can make a day's trip to Bodhnath which is the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. This ancient site of Buddhism is also surrounded by numerous monasteries. A few hundred miles away is the historic birthtown of Gautama Buddha-Lumnbini which is one of the noted archaeological sites of the world,other attractions here are the Puskarini pond and the derelict Kapilvastu palace which was Buddha's domicile. Located 3 kilometers west of Kathmandu City The Swayambhunath Stupa is yet another place worth visiting. A Unesco World Heritage Monument,this is the oldest shrine in Nepal. Buddha Tours in India not only takes you back to history,it also adds to the glory that is India.
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