The video begins with a traveler expressing their gratitude to the people of Jaipur for their warm hospitality. They then leave Jaipur for Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, a journey of about 250 km that takes around 5 hours. Along the way, they stop at a family's house for breakfast and are treated to a delicious meal.
Upon arriving in Agra, they visit the Taj Mahal, a monument built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The traveler is amazed by the beauty and history of the monument, which is made of white marble and features intricate calligraphy and architecture.
After visiting the Taj Mahal, the traveler checks into a hotel and goes out for dinner at a local restaurant called Dhaba 59. They try a Maharaja Plate, which consists of a variety of dishes, including butter cheese, vegetables, pulao, lentils, and roti.
Throughout the video, the traveler expresses their gratitude to the people they meet and the hospitality they receive. They also provide information about the history and significance of the Taj Mahal, as well as their personal experiences and impressions of the monument.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator and their companion, Karthikeyan, are traveling from Jaipur to Agra.
2. They had breakfast at a family's house who invited them.
3. The narrator says that the people in Jaipur are amazing and they loved their experience there.
4. Agra is about 250 km from Jaipur and it may take up to 5 hours to get there.
5. The Taj Mahal closes at 5 pm, so they plan to visit it before it closes.
6. The narrator and Karthikeyan left their hotel in Jaipur and started their journey to Agra.
7. They entered the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) after crossing Baharatpur.
8. UP is the most populated Indian state.
9. They visited Fatehpur Sikri, a historical place, on their way to Agra.
10. The narrator met a man named Manmohan who guided them to a scenic route.
11. They parked their motorcycle in a hotel's basement and paid 900 INR for parking and tickets to the Taj Mahal.
12. The ticket price for foreigners is 1250 INR, while for locals it's 250 INR.
13. The Taj Mahal was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor Shahjahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
14. The construction of the Taj Mahal started in 1632 and was completed in 1648.
15. The project cost about 1 billion USD in today's currency.
16. The mausoleum is built with white marble, while other buildings are made from red sandstone.
17. The height of the mausoleum is almost 70 meters.
18. The adjacent mosque is still functional, especially on Fridays.
19. An estimated 20,000 workers participated in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
20. The architecture of the Taj Mahal was designed by the famous Mughal architect, Ahmad Lahori.
21. Photography is not allowed inside the mausoleum.
22. The narrator and Karthikeyan checked into a hotel called Royal Regent in Agra.
23. They paid 3500 INR for their room, which is a decent price.
24. They had dinner at a restaurant called Dhaba 59 in Agra.