Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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  • Website

    tajmahal.gov.in

  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

Near Agra Fort (Fatehabad Road) Āgra 282001 Uttar Pradesh India

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The guides u get for 200rs max, do not pay more. The photographers rip u off so careful. It's a must watch. Wear colorful clothes to get amazing pictures. Sovereign u get for 25rs , so do not pay 100

ITC Hotels

One of the Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum is a symbol of Love & also described as Dream in Marble . Best time to visit: Oct-Nov/Feb - Mar. Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Veysel Soylu

Simply perfect... It is worth to see one of the unique examples of islamic architecture .

Dave Mc

Definitely a place that has to be seen to be believed with all kind of interesting facts. The lean of the minarets, it being a tomb for a lost love, decorated with real precious stones, etc...

Dave Mc

There's a lot to see and you'll get wrapped up in listening to a lot of the history, so make sure you allocate at least half a day.

Dave Mc

The artistry is amazing, it's hard to believe that all the inlaid stones are precious / semi-precious. Forget about it, they substituted all the ones you can reach!

Nabila Khalil

Majestic! Great view from the garden in front. There’s a special lane for tourist with 1000 rupee entrance fee. You’ll get a complimentary mineral water. Tripod and foods are not allowed

Bruna Cruz

Incredible! Most beautiful place I have ever seen! Great garden . Everything lovely! Evenings are the best. Bargain is must doing shopping.

divya maheshwari

The Taj has as many shades as any kind of beauty can ever have! It is Pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines. Its beauty can't b expressed in words.

Vimal Prakash

Awesome place, visit it during early morning or late evening. I wud recommend to hire a guide as they wud also assist u taking group photos. Cost fr guides100 - 200Rs during peak season

Eman Sayed

1. Come early morning. 2. Ask for a shoe cover while taking your ticket. 3. Take a guide . 4. Don't be in rush to see everything, take your time to enjoy it. 5. Take a lot of pictures. 6. Avoid Fridays

andy tait

Beautiful and serene place. Go early morning to avoid the rush & pay for an official tour guide who will lead you to the best viewpoints .During Winter months there can be early morning fog

Aman Bajaj

If you're going the 1st time, do remember to take a Guide ... They let you in real quickly! The Story they tell you is must listen as there are tons of misconceptions! ₹300/- wouldnt hurt you much!!

Phillip Bracewell

Go early in the morning to enjoy the peace and quiet . The sunrise is beautiful and there are less people there. Anytime the hawkers come up to you anywhere in India just ignore them. Say nothing

Sandra Foyt

Look for the VIP bench . Princess Diana started a trend sitting on this bench , ever since, world leaders have struck a pose on this photo spot - the closest that allows all the minarets into the shot

Nari

This lot is my most memorable place.. Apparently each person would be shocked by this one. People are like ants near it. Its architect was an iranian engineer in those times ????✌️????

Gato Monge

TAJ MAHAL - World Heritage UNESCO An immense mausoleum of white marble , built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. Read more

Wally VC

Best time to go is bright and early. Avoid the crowd and you get to see the taj change from light blue into golden yellow as the sun rises. We hired a tour guide for 200 Rs that got us pass the line .

Rim Bod

It's beauty exceeds any photo that could ever be taken of it. Go there in a gov't prepaid taxi and get a gov't-approved guide . It's an excellent day trip so long as you stay off the streets.

Helme Athrah Jaafar

Get the tourist guide to tell the history of this monument . It cost only about USD10 for 2-hours tour inside the Taj Mahal compound. It's worth it.

Nathan J.

The place is great, and you could stay here for hours at one of the wonders of the world. The best time to go is winter. In July or August, the heat will kill you, but the Taj is definitely worth it.

Ruslan Nikolaev

Gorgeous experience. But make sure that you don't have your laptop with you. Security doesn't allow it and you'll have to leave it in a clock room 500 meters from entrance.

Lele D

As you make your way through the first gate, allow your eyes to adjust to the bright light as you see the monument through the gate. The first sight of it was so emotional & so moving, I cried.

Daniel Pérez

marvel of the world. totally recommended.i got the guide , but you can also get the stuff from wikipedia in advance and enjoy anyway the view

GregWasThere

Amazing piece... I have see a lot of monuments around the world but that one top them all... www.gregwasthere.com to see more !

Prerna Sehgal

Come early. Gates open at 5:30am in the morning, sunrise is the best time. Taj Mahal looks beautiful and the stone changes color. Take booties before entering so u don't have to remove ur shoes .

Kyrre Gjerstad

Most beautiful building I've ever seen! Got a very nice guided tour from "Dave", just make sure you don't get overcharged, give no more than 500inr for the guide .

Aman Bajaj

Always remember to enter from the "South Gate" you find absolutely no rush whatsoever... It comes from the Labour Bazaar i.e. The labourers who constructed Taj Mahal! A Guide is always beneficial!!

Itai Jamshy

Don't enter through the West gate! Walk 500m to the south gate, there's practically no line . I didn't book a guide . The Taj feels more like a piece of art than a page of history.

Stephanie

It's worth it to come at sunrise for the best light. If you arrive that early, it's before they turn on the fountains so the Taj is mirrored the water.

Jorge Elizondo

Wonderful place! A must when visiting India . Temperature in summer is above 40 Celsius so take all precautions, sun block, water and comfortable clothes .

Neelam Deshpande

TAJ TAJ TAJ..... finally my dreams gonna come true. initially I was has having difficulties to find out a good hotels at the nearby location to Taj Mahal, but now this problem is fixed and I'm ready. Read more

Faraneh N

One of the most beautiful seven wonders of the world. Photographers ready to take ur picture for a cheap price. Be aware of the monkeys running around in the yard.

Hooriya Hussain

The gorgeous view , the gates around the Taj. Take time to actually see the intricate marble work. It is fabulous.

Francesca Scalon

Breathtaking. Go early in the morning with the sunrise , the light at that time makes it more magical.

Ashish Shukla

Nothing can describe its Beauty! If you find Rush in Que.,Let me tell you Taj have 3 gates for Entry find the other Gates to save time!

Tian Chad Chen

Remember to take a photo of the reflection if you are visiting soon =) Definitely looks good and be ready to get amazed!

dAn

Iranian architecture in India ! Truly wonderful and wondering!

Easy Tours of India

Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings. Taj mahal is a mausoleum , an enduring monument to the love of a husband for his favorite wife. mahal. http://www.easytoursofindia.com

Kankan Ji

A hotel with Taj Mahal view on the roof is a MUST-DO choice!! A guide is necessary if u want to take photos, and our guide only charge us 50rps for 2~3hour-tour in Taj Mahal.

Nokia

Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful places you'll ever visit. Take a photo of this wonderful symbol of eternal love and send it to someone you love.

Himanshu Chaturvedi

If you are coming here, don't forget to purchase some leather goods , visit to RedFort and Buland Darwaja. Enjoy the best sweet Petha here which is world famous for its flavour and taste

Ali Latifi

It’s very crowded , even later in the evening. The final entrance is at 1700, it’s about a three hour drive from Delhi. It’s gorgeous, though. Go!

Filmsquare

James Bond flies past the Taj Mahal in an establishing shot in Octopussy (1983). The shot, however, only establishes the location as India since he is actually on his way to Udaipur. Read more

JK

The colour is dull in rainy days, be you can still get the deflection of Taj Mahal from the water.

Anbu Jawahar

Get early to avoid crowd. Worth seeing at early morning and evening. Must see it from across the Yamuna where there is a park .

Hannah GM

Try to avoid during holidays like Diwali- the crowds will crush you! early morning in the summer is a better bet, and take a horse-driven tonga to the gate if you can!

Vidya Ranjith

Truly a wonder.. which wonders everyone with how cud he even think of building this huge and beautiful monument ... ♥ neva dies :)

Amy Liu

Frame the taj mahal with the arches of the white stone benches in the garden platform rather than the doorway first coming in - you have to get under the bench on your belly but it's a great shot!

Irina

From afar, it's a serene oasis. When there, you're in a maelstrom of moving bodies. Don't be gulled by the 'professional' photographers : they're too expensive , their pictures are mostly crap.

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