The Taj Mahal Marathon
For the second time the Taj Mahal Marathon will be run in September 2008.
Starting from the sleepy village of Niyamat Pur, the Marathon route follows a good tarmac road through beautiful rural countryside and villages, before joining the main highway to Agra. The highway runs through fertile fields dotted with eucalyptus trees and mango groves, and past small bazaars and hamlets lining the side of the road. With 7 km to go, we turn from the main highway and onto the secondary Fatehabad road, where we run past rickshaws and bullock carts until a picture perfect view of the Taj Mahal unfolds over the final kilometres. The final straight takes us into the heritage garden of the Taj Mehtab Bagh (Moon garden) on the banks of the Yamuna River, with direct views of the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is India’s most celebrated monument and was built as a symbol of Sha Jahan’s eternal love for his bride Mumtaz. It was built over a period of 20 years by 20,000 labourers and craftsmen, the overall architectural design is as exquisite as the close up detail of semi precious stones inlaid into the marble surface.
Accommodation Details
We have 4 nights at the luxurious 5 star Jaypee Palace hotel.
Amongst the most contemporary of 5 star hotels in Agra India, Jaypee
Hotels offer luxury with a subtle blend of Mughal Architectural brilliance
and modern amenities.
Set in 25 acres of landscaped gardens, tree lined walkways, dancing
fountains, the Jaypee Palace has speciality restaurants, a health
club, and 350 elegantly appointed luxury rooms.
Contact Us
Details of Reference in India
Altaf Chapri or Bilal Chapri,
Directors
Discovery Journeys India Pvt. Ltd.,
Chapri House, 88 Sector 23,
Gurgaon – 122017, Haryana, Near New Delhi, India
Email - discovery@vsnl.net
Phone - 0091-124-4076965/66
Fax - 0091-124-2368604
Details of Reference in UK
Steve Clark
Across the Divide Limited
Jubilee House, Fore Street
Thorcombe, Nr Chard
Somerset
TA 20 4pp, UK
Ph: +44 (0) 1460 30456
Email : steve@acrossthedivide.com
