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Shah Jahan Park, Agra |
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Agra, the city of Uttar Pradesh in India is famous for Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. Agra in India attracts many tourists with the magnificence of Taj Mahal. Monuments, buildings, edifices and museums of Mughal era adorn the city. There are several gardens in the city carrying the rich Mughal legacy. Shah Jahan Park, Agra is one of the popular tourist destinations in the city.
Shah Jahan Park, Agra is located to the west of the magnificent Mughal monument, Taj Mahal. The garden is lush and beautiful.
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Motilal Nehru Park is a neighboring park of Shah Jahan Park is another verdant and beautiful garden in Agra. Both these parks lie near the Yamuna Kinara Road leading to Taj Mahal. You can traverse the whole length of the park by the small road bisecting the park. Shah Jahan Park in Agra is ideal for recreation and relaxation. There is a lovely rosarium in the park.
There is a golf course near the Shah Jahan Park, which is a verdant land too. There are some nice hotels near the park. The restaurants near the park offer nice food and good ambience. The tourists staying in the hotels will find this park ideal for a leisurely stroll.
There is a local bus stand near the park. From here there are several buses to Taj Mahal.
Gardens in Islamic architecture are mot just ornamental, they symbolize spirituality. The garden in Koran is a symbol of Paradise on earth. Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty introduced these gardens into India. The idea was taken from Persian philosophy, where pleasure gardens were part and parcel of the landscape. These gardens are vibrant with flowers, fruits and leaves and are beautiful in a unique way.
Shah Jahan Park is a beautiful garden in Agra and is a soothing destination in the busy city.
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