Rabindranath Tagore gave Taj Mahal the epithet "a teardrop on the cheek of time"! A sublime poetic testament to the longing desire and everlasting love of a powerful emperor.
And this sublime paean to love etched in white marble is most surreal in a full moon night!!!
Around this Full Moon Night 'Chand Raat' of November, allow the intrepid explorers of Team DBF/TBT to take you on a quick, magical getaway for the ultimate Taj Mahal experience under a full moon....and since Agra, is incredibly intriguing once you move beyond the Taj, this imperial capital city of three successive Mughal 'Badshahs' boasts many a regal landmark of yore, small & big in its myriad alleys, and across the Yamuna; a profusion of artistic and architectural wonders, some 'zaaikedaar khaana', and many a Mughal tales await you at the most unlikeliest of corners of this old town.
We continue our search of less known stories and some hidden gems in Vrindavan, a place you least expect to be labelled a Mughal township, as we visit a few historical temples made by Badshah Akbar and patronised by Raja Man Singh and shrines to Lord Krishna set up by Mughal noblemen!
Join Maryam, your storyteller, a Mughal History PhD scholar as she brings you Agra, literally, in a (New Moon) light! Complete with its hidden stories, foods in old Agra bazaars and lesser-known gems of Mughal architecture across Agra & Vrindavan!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WEEKEND GETAWAY-
- See The Taj Mahal in Silvery Glow of a Full Moon. Seeing this white marble miracle shining under the full moon, one can understand why Shahjahan named it Rauza–e–Munawwara, (the illuminated tomb)
- Explore 'Beyond The Taj', a set of hand-picked lesser-known monuments & hear stories of Mughal Women and marvel at their powers behind the scenes!
- As DBF/TBT revels in uncovering for you, less-seen, intriguing architectural gems & tales we will explore the place you least expect to be labelled a Mughal township, Vrindavan!
- Be ready for the street food fun in Old Agra chowks, gulleys and jubilant bazaars!!
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO BOOK YOUR THIS HERITAGE TRIP NOW!
Date: 16th-17th November, 2024
Location: Agra & Vrindavan
For more details and detailed itinerary contact Maryam @ 6266766967 / 9810788053
Or drop a mail to- [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Agra, India
