Where in the world is Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is about 200km from New Delhi. As one of the points in the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism that includes Delhi and Jaipur, Agra has good road and rail connections. There are no scheduled flights from Agra’s airport, so all tourist come either by bus or by train. The following information is provided for the benefit of independent travellers. By bus The main intercity bus terminal is Idgah Bus Stand, in the heart of Agra, about 8km from the Taj Mahal. By train There are many trains between Agra and Delhi. Agra Cantt Railway Station is the main railway station. For booking details, visit the Indian Railways Online Passenger Reservation site, http://www.indianrail.gov.in/. Layout of Taj Mahal To enter the mausoleum complex, one goes through the main gate, called darwaza. The tomb is at the far end of the garden. It sits on a podium, or plinth. At each of the four corners of the plinth is a minare
