Sit back and relax, armchair travelers. Today we're taking a virtual trip to India to behold the wondrous Taj Mahal.

Built more than 350 years ago by the powerful emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his beloved wife, the white marble mausoleum is known around the world for its symmetry and beauty and is visited by millions every year. But now, anyone with an Internet connection can behold the majesty of the Taj Mahal, and 29 other iconic monuments in India, through Street View on Google Maps.

?wmode=transparent"These Indian heritage sites have historically been admired by those lucky enough to journey to and across India," Google Street View Program Manager Gautam Gandh, wrote in a blog post. "With the new panoramic imagery live on Street View, people around the world can now visit these iconic monuments online."

The Google Street View team used Trekker, a 40-pound wearable backpack with a 15-camera system on top, to capture 360-degree views of the stunning monument. The new imagery lets you take a virtual tour of the Taj Mahal's gardens, then go up close to take in the hand-carved details of the monument itself.

Besides the Taj Mahal, you can also now virtually stroll through the grounds of Humayun's Tomb, check out the red sandstone walls of Red Fort, and explore the ancient temples at Muvar Koil.

"In a country as rich with heritage as India, technology can change the way we learn about and understand the past," Gandhi wrote. "We hope the Street View imagery of these 30 iconic Indian monuments will help share and preserve these sites, their stories and more of India's diverse heritage for generations to come."

For a look inside Google's trip to the Taj Mahal, check out the video below.

If you're ready for more culture and adventure after your trip to the Taj Mahal, Google has you covered. The Web giant also recently added Street View imagery of the Canals of Venice, the Eiffel Tower, and even Harry Potter's Diagon Alley.