Dear friends,
I was thinking how can make some variety about HHG6, other than usual photography contest stuffs with regards to daily posting. And I found myself to be in steem for mainly for travel blogs which I already posted one or two. But Quite honestly I didn't continue with further posting of any write ups because as a newbie the response were very low and thought will do whenever there would be some good exposure to my posts.
And I believe this HHG 6 is one such time where many of my friends may visit. So I am planning to post few of my write ups for this week. This is a first part of my visit to the famous TAJ MAHAL. Kindly go through and let me know how you felt.
And Ainie, this one week with this HHG, I am damn busy for anything but I dont want to miss the bus. so I squeezed some time to post this and sorry friends I will visit all the blogs posted one by one sooner or later..
Here my story starts...### Taj Mahal – Intoxicating Love Globally ; PART 1
A symbol of love between two human hearts constructed on Indian soil centuries ago transformed to the soul of Indian tourism for the entire world, A memorial for which a view on a moon light costs 25 times than on an ordinary day, an unanimous choice for one of the world’s wonder in the new list among the old ones.
An iconic structure with unenviable symmetry being its beauty, An architectural wonder that defies the many people’s notion of having content with only one visit to any tourist place and finally a disclaimer from me that this travelogue may well be like a drop in an ocean among the countless articles, travel stories and blogs that had written so far about Taj Mahal.
THE GREAT TAJ MAHAL
Taj Mahal which seems to be an odd one out among the most prominent tourists locations within India is situated in Agra in the state of UP. The proximity of this place with Delhi also makes it more convenient and fame especially among foreign tourists. A world class National Highway from Delhi to Agra via Noida has been also available now to reduce the struggle through the old road that made the level of comfort those who chooses road travel many times than earlier trips.
Even after many trips and except the travelling and driving to and fro from Delhi, but I never lost the excitement in visiting this place even in extreme horrible climate associated with North India. Each trip throws up either some interesting facts, some never seen perspective look from a new location within the structure or the fresh appearance of entire Taj Mahal depends on the brightness of sun especially in the evenings.
A local guide is of great help here and how much one would be able to explore with historical facts and hidden secrets depends on the guide we accompanies. All the way from the main entrance till exit there are many interesting symmetries, stunning designs and patterns on the wall, predefined peep holes and locations that reveals unexpected view of other parts of the complex which only an expert guide can explain in detail. Without a guide it is not possible to understand what is Taj Mahal and where were its real beauty lies and they are enough in numbers from the parking place to the main entrance with proper accreditation cards as well as duplicate too.
All my trips were on holidays and weekends which means standing in a long queue was part of the visit every time before crossing the main entrance and security screening after that it is free until we reaches the main entry to the Taj. The compound wall in red sandstone is so huge that everyone is excused from getting a glimpse of Taj Mahal from outside. The openings made in arch shapes are equally matching for such a grand memorial. Taj Mahal is also one of the UNESCO’S world heritage sites and the security screening is slightly stricter than normally have in other tourists’ attraction in India.
Comparison is not fair but it was funny to think that a huge compound wall separates two Indias with contrasting identities. Outside, a 21st century Indian city consists of unorganized irritating streets with cows wandering on the roads and inside of the compound wall, a reflection of works by Mughal empire left behind almost four centuries ago with huge trees and gardens providing refreshing cool air everywhere in the vicinity.
View of Entrance
A short walk from security check took us to the gateway to the Taj Mahal.. The entrance gate itself is a piece of construction made in red sandstone with white marble and other stones to enjoy for a while. The Arabic verses which means “inviting visitors into paradise” inscribed in the white marble on both sides of the opening is in such a way that the letters on the bottom and at the top at a height of almost 90 feet’s looks exactly same size instead of narrowing as the distance from our eyes goes further, the guide tried to make his point by telling us to think about how a railway track could seen few meters away.