Leanchere Kamfer Tourism Operation Assignment8 May 2014Activity 1IntroductionTaj Mahal Flag of IndiaThe Taj Mahal is located in India. The city of Agra, northern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahal is known to be a symbol of love, Taj Mahal was built for his third wife (Mumtaz Mahal) who he loved the most. It is known to be a UNESCO world heritage site and famous for its landmark. The Taj Mahal is referred to as the "crown of the palace". The Taj Mahal is known to be one of the seven wonders of the world which has now been changed to the eight wonders as one was included. The Taj Mahal is located on the bank of the Yamuna River, in the heart of the city of Agra. The beauty of the marble of the Taj Mahal is due to a slight reflection during the day and night of the different colors of the marble. Overall, the Taj Mahal reflects on the river water and looks phenomenal because it reflects as if it were an image. It also glows through the reflection of the full moon's light. It is also seen for its architectural beauty, the monument is considered the most beautiful built by the Mughals, "the Muslim rulers of India". Features: • The Taj Mahal was built in a period of 22 years • Employing 20 thousand workers • It was completed in the year “1648 AD” • The Taj is built on a high “square platform of 186 x 186 feet” • 2 mosques are built on symmetrical sides • It is built so that it can be protected from earthquakes • The king was buried in the Taj Mahal in the center. This is the only thing which is not symmetricalTAJ MAHAL SKETCHAccommodation:HOTEL AGRResort in Agra• Hotel Taj Resort – It is one of the best three star hotels in Agra…….middle of paper. ..... Accessed April 20, 2014}3. Pro.con.con Sydney Mashego (29 April 2014) travel agency.4. Rain Alliance (1987-2014) facts about adverse effects, https://www..rainforest-,{accessed April 14, 2014}5. Shiksha.com(2014)DayalBahghAgraAttractionhttp://www.shiksha.com/ {Accessed 18 April 2014}6. Softschools.com(20052014)How tourism developed http://www.softschools.com{Accessed 18 April 2014}7. Travel mastic (2013), national tour operator, https://wwwtravelmastic.com,{Accessed 11 April 2014}8. Trip advisor (2013) successes on trips to the Taj Mahal, https://www.tripadvisor.com, {accessed 15 April 2014}9. UNESCO Agra Fort Attraction (1992-2014) http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/251{Accessed 24 March 2014}10. Tour operators Voyages(2013) www.voyageseuropa.co.uk {Accessed 23 April 2014}11. Webaral(2013)DriversFromDelhiToAnywherehttp://www.driverindelhi.com{Accessed May 27 2014}