After Chandigarh, we arrived at one of the major cities in Uttar Pradesh via a train change and few hours stopover in Delhi.
One of our more interesting hotel stays was here. We had a view of a special monument directly from our hotel room. You’ll see it in the photos. Seeing the changes in light and mood as the day moved from dawn to dusk was a real treat. There was also a rooftop restaurant at the hotel, which afforded superb views. A photo is attached.
Have a look at the photos. There are many aspects to this monument. I’ll let you see different aspects, and then lead you down the page to a different view. If you don’t peek, you’ll enjoy it more …
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To quote a cliché, indeed the Taj Mahal is a magnificent monument to love. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan had it built in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Now … since she died bearing their 14th child, Shamir wonders how much *consideration* went with that love … but it is still a testimony to the emotion. Floral themes permeate the carvings and inlaid marble work throughout. The amount of semi-precious stone inlaid into marble is simply amazing. Unfortunately, the inner portion with the most magnificent work is relatively dark, and photos are not permitted there.
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