Agra, the city that is home to the Taj Mahal, is a standout amongst the most acclaimed and visited places in all of India. Planning a trip to Agra should be in your bucket-list if you have plans to see one of the World Wonders of our planet. The beautiful Taj Mahal covered with  ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river. It was built in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal for showing his love towards his beautiful wife as the sign of love and appreciation.