traveling to india Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:44:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png traveling to india Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Why You Need to Visit the Taj Mahal https://travelerdreams.com/why-you-need-to-visit-the-taj-mahal/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:44:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=15675 Defined as an UNESCO world heritage site in 1983 and chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world in 2007, the Taj Mahal has definitely earned its place in history. Located in Agra, India, this is one splendid piece of architecture you shouldn’t miss if you happen to be in the neighborhood. […]

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]]> Defined as an UNESCO world heritage site in 1983 and chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world in 2007, the Taj Mahal has definitely earned its place in history. Located in Agra, India, this is one splendid piece of architecture you shouldn’t miss if you happen to be in the neighborhood. While you surely know the name of this place, what do you really know about it? Here is some useful information for visitors.

How It Came to Be

The Taj Mahal is in fact a love monument. Back in 1632, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan started building it to commemorate his beloved third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Legend has it that right before her death, she asked her husband to make the world remember their grand love. The meaning of the name “Taj Mahal” is actually “crown place” while Jahan’s wife’s name means “the lady of the palace.”

How It’s Designed

Architecturally speaking, the Taj Mahal is an impressive combination of Muslim and Persian architecture along with Indian influences. The 42-acre complex includes a large garden, divided in four by water canals; a mosque; and the mausoleum itself which is located at the center of the complex. Many people know the iconic marble dome on top of the tomb, which is almost 115 feet high.

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]]> Things You Should Know Before Traveling to India https://travelerdreams.com/things-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-india/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:29:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14002 The second most populous and seventh largest country in the world, India obviously has quite a bit to offer travelers. In fact, there is so much that it can be kind of overwhelming to visit for the first time, especially if you come from a culture that is quite different from the Indian culture, which […]

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]]> The second most populous and seventh largest country in the world, India obviously has quite a bit to offer travelers. In fact, there is so much that it can be kind of overwhelming to visit for the first time, especially if you come from a culture that is quite different from the Indian culture, which most are. So to make sure that you don’t have a culture shock, here are some things you should know before traveling to India.

Be Prepared for Pollution

Unfortunately, India is one of the most polluted countries in the world, which means that for your own safety, it’s best to bring a mask that can protect you from hazardous air quality. But you should already have one of those these days, anyway.

Poverty is Real

India is notoriously overpopulated, with a very high poverty rate throughout the country. That means that seeing a lot of people begging on the street is unavoidable. It can be a lot to take in at first, so it’s good to be emotionally prepared.

Watch What You Eat

You may have heard of the phenomenon of “Delhi belly”, which is the tummy ache that can happen from suddenly eating lots of spicy foods that you probably wouldn’t have usually. So go ahead and enjoy the local cuisine, but avoid anything that looks sketchy. Bringing Pepto and/or a probiotic with you can be a good idea.

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]]> Defined as an UNESCO world heritage site in 1983 and chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the world in 2007, the Taj Mahal has definitely earned its place in history. Located in Agra, India, this is one splendid piece of architecture you shouldn’t miss if you happen to be in the neighborhood. While you surely know the name of this place, what do you really know about it? Here is some useful information for visitors.

How It Came to Be

The Taj Mahal is in fact a love monument. Back in 1632, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan started building it to commemorate his beloved third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Legend has it that right before her death, she asked her husband to make the world remember their grand love. The meaning of the name “Taj Mahal” is actually “crown place” while Jahan’s wife’s name means “the lady of the palace.”

How It’s Designed

Architecturally speaking, the Taj Mahal is an impressive combination of Muslim and Persian architecture along with Indian influences. The 42-acre complex includes a large garden, divided in four by water canals; a mosque; and the mausoleum itself which is located at the center of the complex. Many people know the iconic marble dome on top of the tomb, which is almost 115 feet high.

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]]> Things You Should Know Before Traveling to India https://travelerdreams.com/things-you-should-know-before-traveling-to-india/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:29:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14002 The second most populous and seventh largest country in the world, India obviously has quite a bit to offer travelers. In fact, there is so much that it can be kind of overwhelming to visit for the first time, especially if you come from a culture that is quite different from the Indian culture, which […]

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]]> The second most populous and seventh largest country in the world, India obviously has quite a bit to offer travelers. In fact, there is so much that it can be kind of overwhelming to visit for the first time, especially if you come from a culture that is quite different from the Indian culture, which most are. So to make sure that you don’t have a culture shock, here are some things you should know before traveling to India.

Be Prepared for Pollution

Unfortunately, India is one of the most polluted countries in the world, which means that for your own safety, it’s best to bring a mask that can protect you from hazardous air quality. But you should already have one of those these days, anyway.

Poverty is Real

India is notoriously overpopulated, with a very high poverty rate throughout the country. That means that seeing a lot of people begging on the street is unavoidable. It can be a lot to take in at first, so it’s good to be emotionally prepared.

Watch What You Eat

You may have heard of the phenomenon of “Delhi belly”, which is the tummy ache that can happen from suddenly eating lots of spicy foods that you probably wouldn’t have usually. So go ahead and enjoy the local cuisine, but avoid anything that looks sketchy. Bringing Pepto and/or a probiotic with you can be a good idea.

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