It’s creator Emperor Shah Jahan, said of the Taj Mahal, “It made the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.” Sure enough, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful places in the world, not to mention one of those once-in-a-lifetime bucket list places. Should you make the trip to Agra to see it? Absolutely.
We recommend heading out early (like 5-6am early – it opens at dawn) to beat the crowds and enjoy the sun rising behind the white marble mausoleum. Hire a guide for the day to learn more about the history and fully appreciate the structure – we used Travel Matrix India as guides and drivers for our whole trip and they were very good. Take your time and get up close to the walls to marvel over the exquisite stone inlay. There are no clothing restrictions.
Hours: sunrise-sunset, closed Fridays