Visit the Taj Mahal at Sunrise
Visit the Taj Mahal early in the morning about 5 or 6 am. You'll see one of the greatest and most famous
buildings of the world and how it looks in different colors when the sun rises.It's one of the most
photographed sights in the world and when you see it for yourself, you'll know why. Early in the morning
there aren't that many visitors around, so that you'll be able to shoot some pics without hordes of people
in front of it. But even if you don't make it that early, the people are so small compared to the building
that they'll look like ants on the photos.
The building is completely made out of white marmor on the outside and in the early hours, this will
glimmer in a light sunny red. Awesome! You'll see how it changes to grey, yellow, and beige until is
completely white.
The Taj Mahal was build by Shah Jahan in 1632 (finished 1653) for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to her 14th child. At
least 20 000 people from all over asia worked to build the Taj. Besides the marmor, it's decorated with corals, jade stones, pearls, crystals and
other similar attractive decorations from Persia, Russia, Afghanistan, Tibet, China and the Indian Ocean.
The gardens around the Taj are also extremely beautiful and were build as a symbol of paradise.
There are three entrances. In the West, South (main entrance) and in the East. I would recommend you to stay in the Sheela guesthouse right at
the east entrance. There it's not so busy and you are situated right at the entrance (200m).
The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, but open on all other days from sunrise until sunset and the entrance costs around RS 750 per person (incl.
levy = Rs. 500 per day). You are not allowed to bring food or drinks in the area, so eat and drink enough before you go in. The moment you leave
the area, the ticket is no longer valid and you will have to pay again for the next visit -- even if it's the same day!
On a positive note, there are no nappers, guides or salesmen allowed in the areal itself! So you can easily relax for awhile on the lawn and enjoy
the unique and great atmosphere.
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