The Dos and Don'ts of Visiting Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Before I even set foot in India, I knew that the Taj Mahal was high on my list of places to visit. A tale of true love and some of the most gorgeous architectural symmetry had an allure to it. I used to think that this monument defined India and all that it was. Well, although this may be true in some respects for the tourist boards, it is very far from the truth. There is so much more to India than the Taj Mahal!

Now, I know you’re not going to listen to me. I didn’t before I visited last year when I read multiple blogs about visiting the Taj. I just brushed it off as I was so excited to finally visit. But, hear me out. I’m certainly not trying to put you off, it is one of the most beautiful buildings I have set eyes on, but please don’t centre you’re whole India trip around just seeing this place. Trust me, you’ll be in and out of here in one night and then you’ll need some other places to go!

I think that before I visited I had such high expectations and, like others before me, googled ‘How to get a photo of the Taj Mahal without anyone in it’. But, on reflection, I shouldn’t of set my expectations so high. It is just a building and one stop amongst many other amazing, beautiful and vibrant Indian destinations! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).