Heritage
Taj Mahal and Agra
India's best-known monument and the anchor of Agra, pairing the Taj Mahal with Mughal gardens, riverfront heritage, bazaars, and nearby forts.
Uttar Pradesh
- Altitude
- 171 m
- Coordinates
- 27.175°, 78.042°
TagsHeritageUNESCOFamily FriendlyMughal HeritageArchitecture
Altitude171m
Best seasonwinter · spring
Suggested stay1–2 days
Difficultyeasy
Nearest cityAgra
Current Weather
About this place
The Taj Mahal is India's most recognizable heritage monument and the reason most first-time visitors place Agra on their route. Built in the 17th century as a Mughal mausoleum, the white marble complex sits beside the Yamuna River and is listed by UNESCO for its architectural harmony and craftsmanship. Agra also works as a wider Mughal heritage stop, with Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, craft workshops, food lanes, and direct connections to Delhi and Jaipur.
Plate I
Location
Uttar Pradesh
27.175°N · 78.042°E
27.1751°N, 78.0421°E