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The Taj Mahal

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FYI

  • CLOSED FRIDAYS
  • Located in Agra- 3 hrs from Delhi
  • Opens 30min before sunrise to 30min after sunset
  • Weather hit or miss cloud/rain/hotter than the sun
  • Day trip from Delhi Highly reccomend
    • Sunrise tour to avoid the Disney land crowds (2am pickup from Delhi)
    • Also stops at baby taj nearby
  • No backpacks inside

Getting here

  1. Tour: Day trip from Delhi– Long day but worth it
  2. India Rail– Cheaper, not worth it, most crowded train of your life
    • Gatimaan Express (12050) or Shatabdi Express (12002)
    • Dew dheli station: NDLS –>Agra Station: AGC 

Within the grounds

  • Don’t waste time at entrance view- best is at the fountain
  • Fountain view in middle of grounds= instagram shot
  • Then walk wherever you want
  • Inside actual building= no photos
    • Will be given shoe covers
    • take your time inside- one way pathway
  • Will be harrassed for “professional” photos even if with a guide
  • DONT TOUCH THE MONKEYS

NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR INSTAGRAM

Getting around New Delhi

Baby Taj

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