Taj Mahal Temples and Tigers

Taj Mahal Wonder of the World

India is a land of many wonders among those the Taj Mahal is world-renowned. It is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. Made of marble it exhibits one of the finest architecture unique to the Oriental region. It is a mausoleum built to commemorate Shah Jahan the Mogul's most beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The ivory-white marble structure is adorned with the finest calligraphy. Shah Jehan himself rests in peace beside his beloved wife. It is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River. The 17-hectare complex also houses a mosque and a guest house.

Taj Mahal was built by the famous architect Ustad Ahmed Lahori famous for the then Mughal Architecture style. Surrounding the structure is a large garden complex that houses mini gardens all around. The construction of the structure was completed in 1634 after it was commissioned in the year 1631 by Shah Jahan the Mogul Emperor. More structures were built and the work was completed in 1658.

 It was designated in the year 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is regarded as the epitome of Mughal architecture. Thus Taj Mahal the wonder of the World is visited by thousands of tourists from India and abroad. It has become the country's landmark and almost all overseas and domestic tourists make a beeline for the mausoleum. 

Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho Group of Temples is a set of three complexes housing  Hindu and Jain Temples. Built between  885 CE and 1000 CE they are credited to  Chandela Dynasty. According to Ancient the complex housed 85 temples but due to erosion about 24 temples are left in a state of preservation. Some of the temples depict sexual carvings on the outer walls. This has made the temples more popular but the depiction is more of an education for young princes who lived in the hermitages.

Tiger

India now has more than fifty tiger reserves created for the conservation of the tigers. They are accorded complete protection in the reserves. Tourism is organized in the twenty percent of the core area. It is now organized in the buffer as well. Buffer is the outer area of the core. The core is the critical tiger habitat where they breed and survive.

Both the core and buffer tigersafari are organized for the permit holders. The permits are available for a charge which varies from state to state. You can book a permit online or from the respective gates.