Taj Mahal Marathon

For the first time in history, the Taj Mahal Marathon will be run in September 2008.
Starting from the sleepy village of Niyamat Pur, the 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.

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.

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