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Monday, January 11, 2010

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri Fast FactsLocation : 40 kms south-west of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.Built By : Akbar Open to Visitors : From sunrise to sunset. Entry Fee : Rs. 10, entry is free on Fridays. Fatehpur Sikri - OverviewSituated 40 kms south-west of City of Taj - Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a perfectly preserved Mughal city that you should not miss during your Agra trip. The name ‘Sikri’ originates from the Urdu word ‘Shukriya’, meaning thanks to Allah (God) and was originally uttered by Mughal Emperor Babar on the occasion of his triumphs over the Rajputs. But, today everything else related to Babar has vanished in Fatehpur Sikri except the place name ‘Sikri’.  When Emperor Akbar conquered Gujarat, he expanded the name by adding Fatehpur to...

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Fast Fact Location : Agra, Uttar Pradesh.Built By : Shah Jahan.Built In : 1653 A.DOpen to Visitors : From sunrise to sunset (6 A.M to 7 P.M). Taj Mahal is closed on Mondays. Entry Fee : Rs. 20 for Indians and Rs. 750 for foreigners. Entry is free on Fridays. No entry fee is charged for children below 12 years. Information is subject to change. OverviewThe Taj Mahal, arguably the most attractive mausoleum in the globe is a symbol of immortal love. Built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this monument in white marble is also said to be a noble tribute to the grace of Indian womanhood. The beauty and grandeur that the Taj possesses could hardly be surpassed...

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort General Information District : Kasargod, Kerala Distance : 156 kms, north of Kozhikode, 69 kms from Kasaragod Best Time to Visit : November to February Location Bekal Fort is located about 19 kms from the Kasargod district, in the state of Kerala. The fort stands rooted at the northern most point of the state. The fort is established over 35 acres of land and is abutted by the Arabian Sea. Overview Bekal Fort, that stands abutted by the vast stretches of the sea is a beautiful spot. The fort region is quite and calm, with the only noise coming from the waves that dash against the fort headland. The scene here is unique and reflects the dual faces of nature, the steadfast, quite fort and the rush and rumble of...

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