“The Taj Mahal shows three faces,” said Nicholas Wapshott, a great British writer and journalist. In the early morning, it is floating in mist as though sitting on clouds like a heavenly palace in the middle of the day. The heat is searing, and it’s crowded. You see the Taj Mahal flat on. In the evening, or if you are lucky enough to be there during a full moon, the white marble building glistens and shimmers. Once children see the Taj Mahal, they will constantly look at the setting of any building relative to the time of day. It will change the way they see all other buildings from then on.”
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the new seven wonders of the world, the Taj is the icon of India. Even children can’t help but set their expectations high for a visit.
Some Helpful Tips:
Do not waste your time at the ticket window of the Taj now, tickets are available online as well; you can book it through the Archaeological Survey of India’s website directly in advance.
If you buy a foreign ticket, then you will get a free water bottle and shoes cover at the ticket counter. Additionally, you can also avail the facility of a free electric shuttle from the parking to the Taj Mahal entry gate by just showing your ticket there.
The best time to visit the Taj is during the sunrise, as it's the least crowded at dawn and you will also be able to take some best pictures of your tour.