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Moments at The Taj Mahal Palace, India
The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture.
The Taj Mahal Conceived by grieving Emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife, the marble mausoleum was built over 22 years, involving tens of thousands of stone workers and European inlay experts. Discover its beauty at daybreak as dawn colors light up the white marble.
Enter through red sandstone gates decorated with Quran inscriptions. As you approach, notice the symmetry of the complex, from the structures standing on either side of the mausoleum to the layout of the canals and gardens.
Sitting atop a raised base, the Taj Mahal’s only background is the sky. The huge dome and towering minarets cast a stunning silhouette at dawn. Throughout the day the marble seems to change color with the angle of the sun. Some say the grandiosity of the building was intended to represent the glory of the Mughals.
Look up to notice carved arches with gemstone flowers and calligraphy set into the marble. Once inside, listen for echoes created by the shape of the dome; this ensured prayer would reverberate before fading away. In the octagonal main hall, cenotaphs of the Shah and his wife stand amid mosaics and marble screens with spectacular gemstone inlays. The shah’s tomb is not symmetrical, as his intentions for a mausoleum of his own were thwarted when his son seized power.
Get an in-depth history of this remarkable place, including architectural plans, in the Taj Museum located in the western mosque. Here you’ll find examples of artworks, weapons, literature and craftsmanship from the time of Shah Jahan.
Photography is not allowed inside the mausoleum. It is closed to tourists on Fridays. Electric buses, which help reduce smog levels, take you from the ticket office to the monument. Tickets are reasonably priced and discounted for Indian nationals. Your ticket includes entry to nearby Agra Fort.
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If you are a fan of Mughal architecture, the Taj is a must go, even if you’re not a fan of crowds or typical tourist attractions. There’s just something magical about seeing all that white marble in person, you will marvel at how well-constructed it looks.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Taj Mahal which really goes without saying. Word of advice which many people will tell you is to go early in the morning to beat the majority of the crowds, we went around 06:30 which also meant we got to seen the sunrise over the Taj Mahal.
beautiful wonders of the world must visit in agrait's a long walk from the entrance be prepared wear comfy shoes and take water.
Taj Mahal is beautiful! But be really, really careful of the scams1. Make sure you view the sunset at Mehtab Bagh and sunrise. The Taj Mahal view is mesmerizing! 2. The hotels are not the best (esp if you might be disappointed if you come from Jaipur or Delhi). The service might not be great. So pl keep your expectations low. 3.Scams. Everywhere. Be really careful. Here are some scams I came across: a. Tour guide scams: There will be people trying to sell guide services in front of Taj Mahal. Just ignore and walk away from them. Check if they are a proper government tour guide (which they fake again). Best would be to Ignore. b. People might stop you and try to sell souvenirs. Ignore and continue moving. They are 2 to 3x overpriced at the least and foreigners tend to do impulse buying when in front of Taj Mahal. You can get it in airports or government registered shops. c. Taj Mahal photographers:Don't deal with them. They try to make impulse buying by saying you come to Taj Mahal only once.
Taj Mahal-One of my best trips.It’s in Northern side of India, and obviously for the location you can simply type Taj mahal in maps.🙃what attracts the most here is the building of marbles. when you go inside the white colour building Taj mahal (called for a tombstone of Mumtaz couple) you may not find any bulb or lamp post..because, the walls of building it self illuminate in night absorbing outside moonlight.. and believe me, there’s not just white colour, but also so many decorative colours like orange, blue, green, red, yellow etc.simply in a full moon night, inside the tombstone is lit up like an Indian festival..❣️definitely never miss your phone to click this epic view..