The enchanting city of Agra has one attraction that traverses
beauty and magnificence both. Taj Mahal, a mausoleum that brings to
the surface the innate feelings of beauty and joy associated with
it, lies in the precincts of Agra. The monument has given a meaning
to the arts and architecture, a name to the city and the area in
which it stands.
The region around Taj Mahal is called Tajgunj area. The Tajgunj
area lies east of the city centre and only a few kilometres from it.
Tajgunj region has developed into an enraptured commercial centre.
With the grandiose monument situated in its territory, the place is
the hub of tourist activities. The colony originally was inhabited
by a population of 20,000 who constituted the workers of Taj Mahal.
Today the place is flourished by overwhelming tourist and business
enterprises. The place is provided with surplus accommodational
enterprises and merchandising. The Tourist Shopping Arcade is the
best place for shopping in Agra. The shopping arcade has renowned
stores that merchandise leather goods, carpets, rugs, jewellery,
arts and antiques, glass ware etc.
A number of 5 star, deluxe and budget hotels are situated in the
area. Some important hotels in the region include Hotel Holiday Inn,
Hotel Mughal Sheraton, Howard Park Plaza International and Novotal
Hotel.
The popular Taj Mahotsav festival is celebrated at Shilpgram which
lies in the premises of Tajgunj. The place lies off the road to
Fatehbad in the south-eastern part of Tajgunj. The place is an
important tourist destination and there is lot of activity going on
during the festival days.
Accessibility
- The Tajgunj area is connected by roads to the rest of Agra.
Fatehabad Road and Taj Road connects the place with the city
centre. There is a local bus stand situated west of Taj Mahal
less than a kilometer away.
- The nearest railway station to Tajgunj is the Agra Fort
Railway Station which is about 4 kms from the place.
Areas Under Tajganj
- Patkola
- Rajpur
- Vibhavnagar
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