Taj Mahal: Take an umbrella. It's hot but the umbrella will enable you to enjoy everything without worrying about the sun. Take a pair of sunglasses if you have them. I found it very hard to see my mobile screen when taking photos when next to the Taj Mahal.

Feb 29, 2024 · tl;dr: It's definitely possible to make a day visit to Taj Mahal from Delhi. But if budget is a big constraint, Delhi itself is very beautiful to roam around. The most convenient way would be to hire a cab for the entire trip. Cab driver will pick you from your place in Delhi, take you to Taj Mahal in Agra and drive you back.

Mar 9, 2022 · In reality, the workers had been working on the Taj Mahal for nearly 2 decades. Working with the white marble for that long a time required a lot of labour, by the time they finished the construction, their fingers became so stiff …

Mar 16, 2022 · Taj Mahal is one of the rare auction games that over half the group I normally play with bounced off.Ra, High Society, and Modern Art were all well-liked but Taj was just "okay".

Dec 11, 2023 · So if your sole purpose in going to the Taj Mahal is to get pictures of yourself, I’m not sure going there at sunrise is necessary. The time when you’d be getting pictures without anyone in them isn’t going to be the time when there’s the best light — and if there is an actual sunrise, there’ll be people around by the time it comes up.

May 11, 2014 · The Taj Mahal complex covers an area of approximately 1000 feet by 1900 feet and consists of a gateway, garden, mausoleum, mosque, and guest house. The first three buildings are clad in white marble and covered with geometric patterns, while the mosque and guesthouse are built of brilliant red sandstone.

Jan 3, 2017 · Taj Mahal is the one overly publicized tourist spot, which is still worth seeing in real life. Though I've seen thousands of Taj's pics online, I was totally awestruck the 1st time I saw it. IT WAS SO FUCKING HUGE. EDIT: Pro Tip: The best time to visit the Taj is either in early morning or in the evenings.

Aug 25, 2023 · You can drive upto almost 500m from Taj Mahal. And you don't need to go through Agra city at all. From the parking point, you can either walk, take an e-bus, or take animal rides (camels etc.) right upto the entry gates (South gate).

Apr 30, 2013 · I visited the Taj in January (please, people, go see this if you have the chance. I expected to be non-plussed. I was blown away.) and the guide asserted that Shah Jahan had the workers' hands amputated so that they couldn't ever create a masterpiece to rival the Taj. I've also heard that the architect had his hand cut off.

Feb 14, 2023 · Ironically Taj Mahal was built by the Islamic Mughal Empire who were invaders from Central Asia that conquered India. Then 200 years later the Mughals were themselves conquered by the British. People have been taking over land from each other for a long, long time.