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Mehtab Bagh, Agra |
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Agra is the city of historic splendor and cultural affluence. The city is famous for the Taj Mahal, the edifice built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Agra is the city of magnificent Mughal architecture, verdant gardens and rich culture. Mehtab Bagh, Agra is a beautiful garden in Agra.
Mehtab Bagh, Agra is a famous tourist spot in the city. The location of Mehtab Bagh makes it more attractive to the tourists. Lying opposite Taj Mahal, this garden offers fabulous view of the marble dome. This piece of greenery on the Yamuna bank attracts lots of Taj gazer and tourists all through the year. The meaning of Mehtab bagh is “moonlit garden” and the view of Mehtab Bagh in a moonlit night is breathtaking. When the Taj mahal reflects in the moonlit pool, you will be transported to a different world driven by beauty only.
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The main magnetism of the Mehtab Bagh is the Taj Mahal. The Archaeological Survey renovated the garden as per the original plan. The garden is beautified by the rich flowers and vegetation. There are about 40 species of plants in Mehtab Bagh in Agra.
Mehtab Bagh, like other Mughal garden is a charbagh garden. The graden is divided into four parts by paths and waterways.
From Taj Mahal the Mehtab Bagh lies at a distance of 2 km and it takes 15 minutes to reach the garden. You can take ferry to reach Mehtab Bagh from the east of Taj Mahal, it will take a few minutes. Yamuna Bagh Railway Station lies near Mehtab Bagh. Agra Airport lies at a distance of 13 kilometer from Mehtab Bagh.
Mehtab Bagh is one of the hottest tourist destinations in Agra.
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