Location of Taj Mahal

If there is one historical edifice that appeals aesthetically as much as visually then it is Taj Mahal, the wonder of the world created out of the human hands and took the stature of absolute magnificence. The over all impact of the Taj Mahal was kept in mind when the concept of the creation of Taj Mahal was in the process of taking shape. In this plan of action, the element that counted as being one of the most significant was the location of Taj Mahal as it was realized that only a perfect placement of this child of love would could help augment the its beauty beyond comprehension. It was very natural for the location of Taj Mahal to be in the former historical Mughal capital of Agra, spread over large acres of land.

As you take a local transportation to reach the gateway of Taj Mahal, you will be completely overwhelmed by the breathtaking location of Taj Mahal, rising elegantly over the lush gardens that surround the entire main tomb. From the grand arched gate the Taj looks nothing short of a white and glowing pearl in the distance, placed against the azure blue sky. The entire area including the mausoleum, the mosque and the jawab, the formal garden amidst which all of these rest, are located on the banks of the River Yamuna, which has seen the edifice grow and stand against the onslaughts of time to recreate the aura of romanticism and grandeur everyday with equal splendor. The sight of the main structure surrounded by four minarets standing aloft a marble platform, reachable only via the walkway flanked by gardens and the open air waterways reflecting the beauty of the Taj will transport you to the realm of the extraordinaire.