Taj Mahal

candid India tips

 

Why the
Taj Mahal
is special

Most travelers call this wonder in India the world's most beautiful building - ever. Some say it's worth a trip half way around the world just to see it.

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About my
animated picture
of the Taj Mahal

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The hue of the marbled Taj Mahal of India varies from hour to hour, season to season. My picture on the left illustrates three of its most sublime times: daytime, sunset and full moon. I've experienced them all and was most moved by the last phase.

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When to go - and not go

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Best time

March to April and October to mid December are the ideal times.

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Least desirable time

Heavy monsoon rains fall in July to mid September - and temperatures can be scorching from April to June.

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Full moon - 
the good and the bad

The experience of seeing the Taj Mahal during a full moon (or on the night or two before or after that lunar event) is mesmerizingly mystical.

But this full-moon happening draws high tourist traffic, which partially diminishes the ethereal experience.

Your best bet is to arrive late at night when crowds have thinned.

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Why it was built

Page three

Who designed it

Page four

Getting there

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