Have you really seen the Taj Mahal?

Have you ever looked at birds flying over the Taj Mahal, which comes under seven wonder of the world. Everyone wants to fly like a bird. Flying like a bird over the city of Agra through hot air balloons is really a great achievement. Everyone asks where is the balloon festival?  The Taj Mahal in Agra represents stunning piece of architecture and it has been admired by people all around the world for years. People normally take a look at it from the front, the back and both the sides but with the area above the Taj Mahal in Agra being a no-fly zone. But our desire to get a glimpse of it from above has just never been fulfilled.

However, with the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Air Force, the Archaeological Survey of India, the Agra District Administration and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, all giving the go ahead, this dream might just come true.

More than 15 balloons have been permitted to fly over three routes during different parts of the day from November 14-16, and the passengers travelling on the balloon will get a chance to view the city like never before. The total ballooning experience has been divided into three parts, including Taj View, the Agraban and Nightglow.

First ride offers a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal from above.

Second ride will be along the Red Fort and other important landmarks of the Mughal era.

Third ride will be held in the evening, you will take a look at another beautiful sight with the balloons lighting up the night sky to the sounds of some beautiful tunes.

Notably, each balloon has the capacity to carry 4 passengers. Pilots are ready to provide safety measures and instructions for your safe ride. If you really want to fly over the Taj Mahal, get yourself registered before time runs out.

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Taj Mahal: the Epitome of Love

Love consists of four alphabets that are not meant for Land of sorrow, ocean of tear, value of life and end of life;it is something beyond that, what Shah Jahan realised once in his life, in the memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz. His love for her resulted as a monument of immeasurable beauty, Taj Mahal.  It’s nothing but an epitome of love. The beauty of this monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. Its antiquity and artistic design also represents the phenomenal beauty, but the immense love for one’s wife.

Once you visit the Taj Mahal, definitely you will be mesmerized. You will recall the past glory of the Mughal Empire and the degree of love that Shah Jahan had for his wife. As an eloquent testimony of eternal love, the Taj Mahal stood silent, and the people bowed in homage as they recalled the poignant saga of love encapsulated in the annals of history.  One of the Seven Wonders of the World, it attracts many tourists across the world. The Taj Mahal stands on the banks of the river Yamuna.  Immovable and unsurpassed in its beauty, yet the Taj Mahal has moved thousands of people to an expression of eloquent emotion.

If you really want to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, visit it during Taj Mahotsav festival.

Taj Mahotsav festival is celebrated in the month of February, from 18th Feb. to 27th Feb. Notably, Taj Mahotsav festival has been organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of India. Especially, Taj Mahotsav festival is mainly dedicated for efficient promotion of India's rich art and craft, culture, cuisine, dance and music. The festival starts with a procession, including bejewelled elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists and master craftsmen. Once you visit this Taj Mahotsav festival, you will get a chance to buy fabulous works of art and craft at the most authenticated prices.

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