Signature experiences such as the afternoon tea at Sea Lounge and private dining at the Chef’s Studio make your stay with us truly memorable.Mumbai’s original luxury hotel has 11 newly refurbished halls and venues, ideal for occasions ranging from formal meetings to elaborate weddings. The Ballroom, spacious enough for 450 guests, is perfect for conferences and grand private events.You could opt for a private dinner or yacht party if you are looking to entertain in true style.
Our globally acclaimed Golden Keys Concierge would be happy to help, and caters to all your requirements in the city. Come, experience the legend.
India’s most emblematic monument, the, is probably one of the best known structures in the world. Built in white marble by Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz after her death, the Taj Mahal is famous world over as the monument of love. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal is shrouded in myth and there have been many legends which have cropped up over the years. Here are interesting facts about this world famous monument: Facts About the Taj Mahal • The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. It took a total of twenty two years to complete the construction of this monument.
• The architecture of the Taj Mahal is a combination of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. • The name of the architect of the Taj Mahal is Ahmed Lahauri. • The Taj Mahal was Shah Jahan’s imagination of Mumtaz’s home in paradise. • Around 20,000 people worked day and night for twenty two years to complete construction of the Taj Mahal.
• The cost of construction of the Taj Mahal was around Rs.320 million. • The Taj Mahal was constructed using the best quality marble from Rajasthan, Tibet, Afghanistan and China.
• At different times of the day the Taj Mahal appears to be in a different colour. Some believe that these changing colours depict the changing moods of a woman. • The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • There was a popular myth that Shah Jahan was planning to construct a black Taj Mahal across the Yamuna, this is not true. • Another popular myth around the Taj Mahal is that after the construction of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan cut off the hands of all the workers so that such a structure could not be built again.
Fortunately, this is not true. • The Taj Mahal has a mosque in its premises, which is why the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays and only those going for customary prayers are permitted inside the Taj Mahal. • Shah Jahan approached the Taj Mahal on a boat which would sail down the River Yamuna which ran behind the Taj Mahal. • By the late 19th century, the Taj Mahal had been defaced by the British soldiers who chiseled out precious stones from the walls of the monument.