After the terrorist attacks: The gateway to India is open to the world
11 years, 3 months ago

After the terrorist attacks: The gateway to India is open to the world

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Alongside, other photos salute the hotel’s magnetism: politicos George W Bush, Nicolas Sarkozy, Hillary Clinton; actors Michael Douglas and Richard Gere; musicians – Jagger grinning, Lennon pulling his saintly face next to Yoko. Evolution is everywhere – the shiny new terminal morphing at the airport, set to open next year; the metro system which aims to reduce traffic congestion when its first trains roll in 2021; the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, which, since 2009 has connected the districts of Bandra and Worli across Mahim Bay – a four-mile bridge as iconic as any in San Francisco or Istanbul. The financial chasm yawns along the Western Express Highway, which cuts south from the airport past slum “housing”, before delivering its more select drivers into gilded Bandra, where bedazzled fans pose for photos outside the home of Bollywood legend Shahrukh Khan, and another fine hotel, the Taj Lands End, shimmers by the ocean. It is a Sunday afternoon as I amble onto Mumbai’s key curve of sand – the closing hours of the Diwali holidays, and a day after India’s best-loved sporting son, the cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has retired in triumph at the city’s Wankhede Stadium.

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Tourists evacuated after hoax bomb threat to Taj Mahal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourists evacuated after hoax bomb threat to Taj Mahal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian authorities temporarily closed the …

Taj Mahal receives bomb threat, Agra police conducts searches at monument
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taj Mahal receives bomb threat, Agra police conducts searches at monument

India TV News  

The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday. Bomb scare at Taj Mahal, turns out to be hoax An email threatening to blow up the Taj Mahal was received by the regional office of Uttar Pradesh Tourism in Agra on Tuesday which later turned out to be hoax, a police official said. "An email …

Foreigner on visit to Taj Mahal with elderly father says he ‘prefers separate line’ so they ‘don’t face problems’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreigner on visit to Taj Mahal with elderly father says he ‘prefers separate line’ so they ‘don’t face problems’

Live Mint  

As thousands of tourists from across the globe flock to the Taj Mahal in Agra, a foreign tourist visiting the iconic Mughal monument with his elderly father shared his frustration on social media. The tourist, named Nurad, filmed the security check and expressed his frustration over the long queues at the Taj Mahal’s entrance and called on the government to …

16 years of 26/11: A haunting reflection on Mumbai's terror attacks through pictures
3 months, 3 weeks ago

16 years of 26/11: A haunting reflection on Mumbai's terror attacks through pictures

India Today  

On the evening of November 26, 2008, Mumbai, India’s bustling financial capital, descended into a nightmare that would forever be etched in history. Mumbai Police tightened security in Mumbai after firing outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in November 2008. Terrorist Ajmal Kasab walks outside the premises of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or Victoria Terminus railway station in Mumbai, November 26, 2008. …

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb
6 months ago

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water is leaking into the …

'Travel If You Are Ready For Adventure': Swiss Vlogger On First Taj Mahal Visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Travel If You Are Ready For Adventure': Swiss Vlogger On First Taj Mahal Visit

News 18  

The Taj Mahal, a majestic white marble mausoleum, is situated on the banks of the Yamuna and is renowned for its architectural beauty. The text overlay on the video reads, “Don’t travel to India.” While this text may confuse many of Naw’s viewers, she clarified it further in the caption, “Don’t travel to India unless you’re ready for an adventure …

Artist's post showing construction of Taj Mahal imagined by AI will give you a peek into history
1 year, 11 months ago

Artist's post showing construction of Taj Mahal imagined by AI will give you a peek into history

India Today  

"It appears like a perfect pearl on an azure ground. The effect is such I have never experienced from any work of art” – when British painter William Hodges laid his eyes on the Taj Mahal, he was captivated by its beauty. From the days of the Mughal empire, the Taj Mahal has withstood the test of time and still …

‘No Reasons Can Justify Terrorism; Absolute Evil’: UN Secy General Guterres Pays Tributes to 26/11 Terror Victims
2 years, 5 months ago

‘No Reasons Can Justify Terrorism; Absolute Evil’: UN Secy General Guterres Pays Tributes to 26/11 Terror Victims

News 18  

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai on the first day of his three-day visit to India. Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a foral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel. …

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 terror attacks victims in Mumbai
2 years, 5 months ago

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 terror attacks victims in Mumbai

The Hindu  

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai on the first day of his three-day visit to India. Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Mr. Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel. …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 5 months ago

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower

India Today  

As the Archaeological Survey of India keeps the iconic Taj Mahal closed for tourists on Fridays to facilitate weekly maintenance of the monument, and Friday namaz that takes place at the royal mosque inside the monument, the Agra administration has found other ways to allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal, without entering the premises. Just like the Agra Development …

ASI releases pictures of 22 underground rooms of Taj Mahal | Pics Inside
2 years, 10 months ago

ASI releases pictures of 22 underground rooms of Taj Mahal | Pics Inside

India Today  

Following the widespread debate over the 22 locked rooms in the basement of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has tried to diffuse the tension by releasing pictures of the restoration work done inside these rooms. Agra ASI chief R K Patel told India Today that the pictures are live on the ASI website as a part of …

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Don't make a mockery…’ : Allahabad HC denies permission to open Taj Mahal rooms for search of Hindu idols

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday rejected a plea to open 22 closed rooms in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of Hindu idols, calling it a “mockery” of the public interest litigation system and asking the petitioner to research the topic first. The plea, filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media …

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects petition to open Taj Mahal's 22 closed doors
2 years, 10 months ago

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects petition to open Taj Mahal's 22 closed doors

India TV News  

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects petition to open Taj Mahal's 22 closed doors The Allahabad High Court rejected a petition that demanded to open 22 closed doors inside Taj Mahal. Highlights A petition was filed seeking orders to open 22 closed doors in Taj Mahal The petition also demanded a fact-finding inquiry into the "history" of the Taj …

Open closed doors in Taj Mahal to ascertain presence of Hindu idols: Plea in HC
2 years, 10 months ago

Open closed doors in Taj Mahal to ascertain presence of Hindu idols: Plea in HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow : A plea was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court seeking the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities. "Some Hindu Groups and reputable Sants are claiming this monument as old Shiv Temple supported by …

Aircraft spotted over Taj Mahal's high-security no-flying zone
3 years ago

Aircraft spotted over Taj Mahal's high-security no-flying zone

India TV News  

Highlights A report has been sought from CISF officials in this regard Aircraft passed over one of the minarets but actual position will be clear only after the report According to CISF staff, they cannot assess the height and distance of the air craft An aircraft was spotted flying across the high-security no-flying zone of the Taj Mahal on Monday …

Agra: Security fencing to be upgraded around Taj Mahal
3 years ago

Agra: Security fencing to be upgraded around Taj Mahal

India Today  

In an attempt to enhance the security of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has decided to replace the existing barbed wire fencing with iron mesh fencing supported with iron angles and concertina coils on the top in about 300 meters of area around the monument. According to a report published in the Times of India, ASI’s superintending …

The red Taj Mahal and other hidden treasures of Agra
3 years, 5 months ago

The red Taj Mahal and other hidden treasures of Agra

Live Mint  

A Taj Mahal of red sandstone, with slender turrets and a dome, rises above the trees. The most magnificent structure here is “the Red Taj Mahal”, commissioned by Ann Hessing, in memory of her husband John Hessing, who was a Dutch soldier serving in the Maratha army in Agra. “When she died, her personal wealth was equal to almost $40 …

Agra: Visitor dressed as Krishna denied entry at Taj Mahal, ASI says self-promotion not allowed
3 years, 6 months ago

Agra: Visitor dressed as Krishna denied entry at Taj Mahal, ASI says self-promotion not allowed

Op India  

On August 28, the security personnel stationed at the 17th-century monument Taj Mahal reportedly denied entry to a man dressed as Lord Krishna to celebrate Janmashtami inside the premises. On several occasions, the security personnel at Taj Mahal have stopped people as they were wearing dupattas with Shri Ram written on them, which led to controversies. Visitors rush at Taj …

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here
3 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from today. Check slot timings here

Hindustan Times  

Taj Mahal, the 17th-century marble mausoleum in Agra, is set to reopen for night viewing from Saturday after more than a year, owing to relaxations in the coronavirus disease -related restrictions. The Taj Mahal, also categorised as one of the "seven wonders of the world", was closed down for night viewing on March 17 last year when the Covid-19 lockdown …

Iconic places from around the world re-created in Minecraft, including Taj Mahal
3 years, 8 months ago

Iconic places from around the world re-created in Minecraft, including Taj Mahal

Hindustan Times  

Every now and then, we come across social media pages or handles that share incredible content. The page is filled with images of various iconic places from around the world, including Taj Mahal, that are recreated in Minecraft. The image shows the iconic Taj Mahal created in Minecraft. The latest post shared on the page, about a day ago, shows …

Taj Mahal to reopen from Wednesday, 650 visitors allowed at a time
3 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen from Wednesday, 650 visitors allowed at a time

Deccan Chronicle  

Agra: At the Taj Mahal, which will reopen for visitors from Wednesday, only 650 people will be allowed to enter the premises at a time, officials said on Tuesday. All the centrally protected monuments, museums and sites closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic will reopen on June 16, an Archaeological Survey of India order issued on …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 11 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid cases in the country, the Union Culture Ministry has decided to shut down the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and other Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments with immediate effect. The news of the Taj Mahal's closure has disappointed the tourists who had arrived in Agra to view the world-famous monument. Talking to …

Taj Mahal Bomb Call a Hoax, Caller Seems ‘Mentally Unstable’: Cops
4 years ago

Taj Mahal Bomb Call a Hoax, Caller Seems ‘Mentally Unstable’: Cops

The Quint  

Earlier, on Thursday morning, Shiv Ram Yadav, Superintendent of Police, Agra, was quoted by ANI as saying, "We had received information from the control room that a man called them up saying that there are discrepancies in military recruitment and he wasn't recruited. A security check is being done around Taj Mahal," "CISF has been alerted. Security personnel, as per …

Coronavirus: No crowds as Taj Mahal reopens despite surge in cases across India
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: No crowds as Taj Mahal reopens despite surge in cases across India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India reopened the Taj Mahal …

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day
4 years, 6 months ago

Taj Mahal re-opens for public after 6-month, only 5,000 visitors allowed a day

Live Mint  

India reopened the Taj Mahal after six months on Monday, with the first visitors trickling into the famous monument as authorities reported 86,961 new coronavirus infections across the country, with no signs of a peak yet. "We can survive for another four to six months: after that we will have to take some serious calls," said Abid Naqvi, who saw …

Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar
4 years, 6 months ago

Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar

Al Jazeera  

Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India. India, home to 1.3 billion people and some of the world’s most crowded cities, has recorded more than 5.4 million COVID-19 cases, with approximately 100,000 new infections and more than 1,000 deaths recorded daily in the past several weeks. Instead, in recent months …

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts
4 years, 6 months ago

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts

News 18  

Tourism industry representatives are demanding for the reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, why not the two world famous heritage sites located near here in Maharashtra. Digital promotion of tourist spots is also needed to resume tourism activities during the pandemic, they said during a …

Long waitlist expected for entry to Taj Mahal from September 21 due to visitor limit
4 years, 6 months ago

Long waitlist expected for entry to Taj Mahal from September 21 due to visitor limit

India Today  

With the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort set to open from September 21, the online booking servers are seeing a tremendous rise in traffic with people trying to book the next possible date to view the monuments. Signboards have been placed in Hindi and English, outlining the new rules for visiting the Taj Mahal, which includes a no-touch rule for …

India to reopen Taj Mahal despite having second highest number of coronavirus cases
4 years, 6 months ago

India to reopen Taj Mahal despite having second highest number of coronavirus cases

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Despite soaring coronavirus infection rates, India has announced that its most famous tourist attraction, the Taj …

Tourists 'disappointed' over closure of Taj Mahal in Agra
4 years, 6 months ago

Tourists 'disappointed' over closure of Taj Mahal in Agra

India Today  

Both international and domestic tourists, who have been visiting Agra to see Taj Mahal have been disappointed as the mausoleum, along with Agra Fort, remain closed till date. Wednesday being the second day of reopening of the “lesser” popular monuments of Agra, only 298 tourists visited Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Rambagh and Mariam's Tomb. A couple from Kolkata told India …

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6
4 years, 8 months ago

Taj Mahal, Red Fort to reopen from July 6

India TV News  

After an unprecedented lockdown that lasted almost 3 months, monuments, including the Taj Mahal and Delhi's Red Fort will be reopened for visitors from Monday. The decision to reopen the Taj Mahal and other ASI protected monuments for visitors from July 6 was taken by the Union Culture Ministry and was welcomed by the tourism industry captains in Agra. Union …

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone
4 years, 9 months ago

Taj Mahal in fetters: No early hope of reopening as Agra still red zone

Live Mint  

People will have to wait for a long time to visit the cynosure of Agra, Taj Mahal as the city is still in the covid red zone. Though the Union Tourism and Culture Ministry has green-signalled opening of 820 ASI protected monuments in the country, including 34 in Agra, the district administration has denied permission, as the city is still …

India’s beloved attraction, the Taj Mahal, closes amid coronavirus concerns
5 years ago

India’s beloved attraction, the Taj Mahal, closes amid coronavirus concerns

CNN  

CNN — The Taj Mahal in India has joined the list of attractions around the world that are closing their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The scale and extent of our interventions have increased in alignment the evolving situation of COVID-19 across the world, and India in particular,” Harsh Vardhan, India’s Minister of Health, told reporters earlier this month. Victor …

India’s iconic Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears
5 years ago

India’s iconic Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears

Al Jazeera  

The monument, which attracted over 7 million visitors last year, is shut as India tries to combat spread of COVID-19. India will close the iconic Taj Mahal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to visitors from Tuesday as part of measures to try and combat the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism ministry said on Monday. Most schools and entertainment facilities, …

Donald Trump visits Taj Mahal, says America loves India
5 years ago

Donald Trump visits Taj Mahal, says America loves India

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love. Massive billboards bearing greeting messages and pictures of Trump, First Lady and Modi dotted the nearly 13-km convoy route as street roundabouts decked up with US and …

Trumps cherish an iconic moment – touring the Taj Mahal
5 years ago

Trumps cherish an iconic moment – touring the Taj Mahal

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — It’s the most popular tourist attraction in India, but for a few moments on Monday evening, all was still while the first couple of the United States took a romantic, sunset stroll outside the Taj Mahal. Despite naming his Atlantic City hotel after the iconic landmark, it was the President’s first visit to the real Taj …

Waah, Taj: In romantic mood, Donald Trump and Melania Trump gush about beauty of Indian culture
5 years ago

Waah, Taj: In romantic mood, Donald Trump and Melania Trump gush about beauty of Indian culture

India Today  

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania looked like any married couple might if offered a chance to have the world's most beautiful monument all to themselves, if only for an hour or so. Of course, it couldn't have been a completely private moment, given the presence of security personnel, fellow dignitaries and, of course, the reporters -- surely …

Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am ahead of Donald Trump's visit
5 years ago

Ticket counters at Taj Mahal to close at 11:30 am ahead of Donald Trump's visit

India Today  

Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, top officials. According to Agra DM Prabhu N Singh, Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at …

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage
5 years, 1 month ago

As Trump visit draws near, Yamuna & Taj health take centre-stage

India TV News  

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the Taj city next week, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has mounted a massive image makeover of the city, that people have called "unprecedented". More than 900 cusecs of water have been released by the state irrigation department, after the sorry plight of the river Yamuna was highlighted by and …

Remembering 26/11: Images from then and now
6 years, 3 months ago

Remembering 26/11: Images from then and now

The Hindu  

Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across Mumbai, taking Westerners hostage and leaving parts of the city under siege. In this file photo taken on November 27, 2008 firefighters attempt to put out a fire as smoke billows from the hotel. The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the …

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: 10 years on, city moves on from tragedy but scars remain
6 years, 3 months ago

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: 10 years on, city moves on from tragedy but scars remain

India TV News  

Ten years ago, chef Raghu Deora stood face-to-face with death. He was in the kitchen of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel’s private club, The Chambers, when four gunmen walked in with assault rifles and sprayed the guests and hotel staff with bullets. Survivors recall their harrowing experiences during the November 26, 2008 attack on the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in …

The Taj Mahal is turning yellow – and time's ticking to restore it
6 years, 7 months ago

The Taj Mahal is turning yellow – and time's ticking to restore it

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These pollutants – sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and mainly carbon-based particulates – have steadily weathered …

Save the Taj: This is why Taj Mahal is dying a slow death
6 years, 8 months ago

Save the Taj: This is why Taj Mahal is dying a slow death

India Today  

Whenever a tourist enters the premises of Taj Mahal, he is mesmerised by the sheer beauty and timelessness of the world-famous monument. The crematorium, called Moksh Dham, is so close to Taj Mahal that it shares a wall with the monument complex. Bodies are burned, foul smell persists and the particles from issuing smoke and fumes settle rather ominously on …

Taj Mahal to introduce three-hour limit on tourist visits to avoid overcrowding
6 years, 11 months ago

Taj Mahal to introduce three-hour limit on tourist visits to avoid overcrowding

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Taj Mahal is set to impose a three-hour limit on tourist visits in a bid …

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时
6 years, 11 months ago

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时

China Daily  

作为爱情的象征，印度泰姬陵每年吸引着数百万游客。鉴于逗留游客数量过多带来的问题，印度有关部门发布公告宣布，从4月1日开始，所有游客购票游览泰姬陵一次最多逗留3小时，如想逗留更多时间，需再付费。 来源：人民网 One of India's most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. 泰姬陵是印度最著名的地标建筑之一。为避免这一著名景点过于拥挤，印度计划将游客每次游览泰姬陵的时间限制在3小时以内。 The enormous white marble tomb, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can attract at least 50,000 visitors a day on the weekend, according to a spokesman for the Archaeological Survey …

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时
6 years, 11 months ago

印度泰姬陵将限时参观 每次最多3小时

China Daily  

作为爱情的象征，印度泰姬陵每年吸引着数百万游客。鉴于逗留游客数量过多带来的问题，印度有关部门发布公告宣布，从4月1日开始，所有游客购票游览泰姬陵一次最多逗留3小时，如想逗留更多时间，需再付费。 来源：人民网 One of India's most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. 泰姬陵是印度最著名的地标建筑之一。为避免这一著名景点过于拥挤，印度计划将游客每次游览泰姬陵的时间限制在3小时以内。 The enormous white marble tomb, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can attract at least 50,000 visitors a day on the weekend, according to a spokesman for the Archaeological Survey …

India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person
6 years, 11 months ago

India limits visits to Taj Mahal to 3 hours per person

CNN  

CNN — One of India’s most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is planning to place a three-hour cap on visits to avoid overcrowding at the popular tourist location. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, Hyderabad: This collection of beautiful monuments is the resting place of the fearsome Qutb Shahi family, which ruled the Golconda Kingdom in southern …

Taj Mahal entry fee hiked by govt; Rs 200 charge introduced to access main mausoleum
7 years, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal entry fee hiked by govt; Rs 200 charge introduced to access main mausoleum

Firstpost  

The tourists visiting the Taj Mahal will have to shell out extra from 1 April as the government has decided to introduce Rs 200 charge for seeing the main mausoleum and also raise the entry fee to Rs 50 from Rs 40 New Delhi: The tourists visiting the Taj Mahal will have to shell out extra from 1 April as …

Reflections: Taj Mahal politics in Uttar Pradesh
7 years, 4 months ago

Reflections: Taj Mahal politics in Uttar Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Taj Mahal, not the luxury hotel in Mumbai, but the iconic monument in Agra, a testimony to undying love from the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to the love of his life Mumtaz Mahal, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. An irresistible magnet for tourists, the Taj Mahal is considered a jewel in the crown …

‘If Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at Taj Mahal, Hindus should also be permitted to perform puja there’
7 years, 4 months ago

‘If Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at Taj Mahal, Hindus should also be permitted to perform puja there’

India TV News  

‘If Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at Taj Mahal, Hindus should also be permitted to perform puja there’ Akhil Bhartiya Itihaas Sankalan Samiti also demanded that the Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Site, should remain open for everybody on Friday. Amid raging controversy over Taj Mahal, Akhil Bhartiya Itihaas Sankalan Samiti, the history wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, today …

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