Since the Taj Mahal was placed into the list of Seven Wonders of the World, it shot to fame. Most of the people in many countries have begun to recognize the country. It is not only playing a significant role in the list of Seven Wonders of the World but also became an integral part of the Indian tourism system. Today, Taj Mahal has turned into the main artery of the economic development from the travel and tourism sectors.

This symbol of love has some of the interesting facts which add more flavors to the existing beauty. This monument is situated at Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India near the river bank of Yamuna River. It was the monument built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on his fond memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who had passed away while giving her 14^th birth to a female child called Gauhara Begum.  Anjuman Banu Begum was the name of Shah Jahan’s beloved wife whom the name ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ was given out of her beauty. ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ literally means the ‘beloved ornament of the palace’ was believed to be awesomely beautiful due to which the Emperor deeply fell in love with her.

She was the beauty queen not only in front of him but also in the eyes of various people including Shah Jahan’s other wives. When his beloved passed away the emperor shah Jahan became so gloomed that he almost remained a year out side the eyes of his publics.

 It is told that when she was on her deathbed she requested Shah Jahan for their true symbol of love and promised him to build a beautiful monument after her death which he did later. This is the historical background about the genesis of Taj Mahal, symbolizing their true immortal love. It took around more than 20 years to complete the monument under the famous architect of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri who had beautifully designed the monument with white marbles. Taj Mahal Tour Packages

Today, it is enjoying the reputation it has earned so far and it was included under the UNESCO World’s Heritage Site in 2007. Taj Mahal has changed most of the people’s mindsets regarding their takes when it comes to the mutual love between the couples.  It looks so serene, sacred and lovely; and became a huge source of inspiration and motivation for every one visiting. The Taj Mahal and full moon have become so famous in the west that most of the tourists have started to visit the monument during the full moon light. The delight one can experience during the full moon is something unforgettable; whoever presents during that time becomes so emotionally nostalgic that he or she hardly be able to keep their eyes from shedding tears. Taj Mahal Tour

It is basically the architectural marvel blended with cultures taken from Mughals, Persians and Turkish and famously known as the “Jewel of Muslim”. The recent development in the various modes of transports and in hospitality sectors have augured the smooth flow of tourists which is seen today.

It is a paradise for lovers, couples and newly wedded ones who can spend their holidays around the Taj Mahal.