AGRA- The city of Agra is hosting its first ever Taj Balloon Festival this year between Nov. 14 and Nov. 18. This festival would give visitors a privilege to get a bird’s eye view of the numerous historical sites dotting the former Mughal capital.
This seems a lifetime experience, hovering on the breathtaking view.
The city is conspicuous from here.
A bird’s eye view of Taj Mahal.
Besides the 17th-century marble monument, Agra also houses the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, both built by rulers of the Mughal dynasty.
The area around the Taj Mahal is normally a no-fly zone for security reasons, and special governmental permissions have been obtained, to let the balloons fly at a distance of 500 m from the festival.
Around 15 teams from countries such as Britain, Spain and France are participating and get the chance to ride over the Taj Mahal at sunrise.
There are short tethered balloon rides being organized for visitors in the evenings as well. While views of the Taj Mahal have been obscured by seasonal haze, it hasn’t deterred participants.
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