The Taj Mahal is:
- One of the 7 Wonders of the World
- Said by its imperial creator to “make the sun and moon shed tears”
- Put so eloquently by poet Rabindranath Tagore “a tear drop on the edge of eternity”
That is massive hype . . . and the Taj Mahal lives up to it. Despite it being such a simple experience, you find yourself staring at it, for hours, happily soaking up it’s perfect geometrical beauty. Cheesy indeed, but I surprised myself by just how much I enjoyed staring at it. One of the top 2 highlights of India and a must on any itinerary.
Top tip – this is a light travel entry because you don’t really need tips for visiting the Taj. It’s very straightforward. But, one thing I would recommend is to try and have a tea, beer, breakfast, meal, whatever, within sight of the Taj. Doing so just offers a different perspective, and slightly different experience as you enjoy your food and drinks overlooking this world famous site, rather than being surrounded by the crowds all try to get a look at it. The Oberoi will tick that box, but plenty of other cheaper options.