Travel Tips: From August 5 to August 15, roam the Red Fort and Taj Mahal for free, know more...

Now you can roam the Red Fort and Taj Mahal for free from August 5 to August 15. Yes, tourists will get free entry to Red Fort and Taj Mahal from August 5 to August 15. For this, they will not have to pay the admission fee. Although this does not apply only to Red Fort and Taj Mahal, during this time tourists will get free entry to all the monuments of the country. This free entry to the monuments is available under the Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi. Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy says that it aims to connect the youth with the rich historical heritage of the country. Let us know in detail about Red Fort and Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal
The most prominent tourist place in Agra is the Taj Mahal. Which is called a sign of love. It was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. If you are going to Agra, then definitely visit the Taj Mahal. Its carving and beauty will win your heart. The architecture of the Taj Mahal mesmerizes the tourists. The tomb of Mumtaz Mahal is just below the central dome of this monument. It took 22 years to build the Taj Mahal. It was built by more than 20,000 workers. Shah Jahan spent his last years imprisoned in the Agra Fort. After his death, his grave was placed next to his wife inside the Taj Mahal.

Red Fort
Red Fort is located in Delhi. Tourists come from far and wide to see it. It took 10 years to build the Red Fort. The architects Ustad Hamid and Ustad Ahmed started its construction in 1638 and it was finally completed in the year 1648. The color of the Red Fort is red but once it used to be white. The color of the Red Fort, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, was changed from white to red by the British as white stones started coming out of their place. Earlier it was called "Qila-e-Mubarak". The British named it Red Fort.