What an amazing sight,it leaves one speechless. My husband and I went to Agra in 2007 and went back there again in 2008,this time accompanied by our 14yr old daughter.This is one of the must see,must do things before you die.I loved traveling to India.We live in a beautiful country (South Africa )but I saw and experienced a different and special attitude there towards life,that I find absent in our country.

i would love to visit india in april-may time and would love any tips/opinions for a journey! any info wuold be really appreciated!

Great Taj

I was there 3 times in the 80's. Great place.

Best in the mornings. First one in. Still peaceful.

Amazing mughal architecture and craftsmen ship.

Quiet 'touristy'. An Indian 'honey-moon' - place.

how old is the building

i wish to knw the year of construction

regarding Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan built it for his wife for the love

he had for her & never asked anything for return, now thats real, real love comparing now these days............

I took some pictures of you who took pictures of the Taj:

http://www.matsart.se/taj/

i have spent two beautiful days in agra (visited fatehpur sikri also) and i will never forgwet them. it was the x-mas day 2008, over a month after my indian wedding, the weather wasnt too hot. taj will take your breath away. it is a love gift and everybody will love it in return.

« Una lacrima di marmo ferma sulla guancia del tempo »

(Rabindranath Tagore)

I was privileged to be able to visit the Taj in Nov. of 2004 while on a short term Mission trip to India. It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen!

I arrived tired and really in no mood to see anything especially, expecting to be disappointed seeing as it's rated so highly, but as I turned to see it, it was breathtaking, stunning, I have never seen anything man-made with such dignified beauty, it sent me thoughtless and my tiredness slipt away...

No doubt... one of the most mystical place on EARTH....

I was at the Taj Mahal during my college tour in september 07..Amazing Architecture,The Pure n the peace it brings is enormous..Love is surely in air at the Taj..A must must visit..Wish i would visit it again!!!Cheers..

I visited the Taj Mahal with my two daughters Stephanie and Sarah in Dec 2006. My daughter Sarah was in a wedding in Mumbai and my other daughther Stephanie and I got to tag along; It was surreal. After hearing about it for years from my husband Bob and seeing the documentary on the Taj it was as totaly amazing as I thought it would be; what a love story. Truly words cannot describe the beauty and the magnificence of the structure and the care of the monument to preserve this one of the original seven wonders of the world. At the same time what a contrast outside the gated area to see the poverty and filth that others have to experience who are not as priviledge. Other then that it was an experience one can not ever forget and the words can not describe. It is something you and you only can and should experience as part of your bucket list. I saw a poster with the Taj and although I don't remember the words exactly but the sentiments are so appropriate "and to think some men give chocolate"

The Taj Mahal lived up to everything I had ever heard about . . . and then surpassed it. It was beautiful at sunset from the back on the other side of the river. And, on the next day, it was beautiful at dawn from the front when we came in the official entrance. What made it even more exquisite was the detailed inlay work in all the marble when I got up close. The grounds are lush and the parakeets flying around just add to the perfect scene. I will always feel very lucky to have been there in person.

It was my second time in India, July 2009,and i was not leaving again without seeing the infamous Taj Mahal. It was nearly a five hour drive from New Delhi, a very early start and bumpy all the way, but i have no regrets. I first viewed the monument from one side.

The symmetry was so obvious and remarkable. It was a scorching hot day in the mid 40's, and after an hour standing in the burning hot sun, finally saw the tombs of the famous Emperor and his wife. I had been told the story repetetively, that the emperor had the Taj built in memory of his beloved wife. That it took 22 years to build. That the hands of the architect had been chopped off so that there could only be one Taj Mahal. The building was breathtakingly beautiful and elegant. A sight never to be forgotten.

I was so excited when i saw the Great Taj for the first time, in 2006. its really a wonder of the world, i couldn't believe that it was built over 350 year ago. how did they do that? without machines, no vehicles, no electricity.

There is a saying about the taj, that whoever see the Taj for the first time he/she will definetlly get a second chance to see it.

So guys must go and see the world's biggest and preeminent architecture build over 350 year ago.

thanks

My husband and I visited the Taj Mahal in May 2005. There are just no words to describe the beauty of the Taj. The light against the marble creates a translucence that is hard to describe. The inlaid floral designs, the carved marble screens, the gardens, the red sandstone mosque and matching building on the opposite side are all just breathtaking to see. We stayed throughout the day & then watched the sunset from the other side of the river. Just simply wonderful.

No other structure could silence a bus full of teens. . .

I saw the Taj for the first time, and I pray not the last, in 1985. I was a 16-year old Rotary youth exchange student traveling with other exchange students. We took a bus from our hotel to Agra, and I have a flash memory of that first glimpse of the Taj in the distance. Every voice on the bus became instantaneously silent, as there, still miles away, rose the Taj Mahal. Who hadn't seen a million photos of it? What was it that, even from miles away, inspired such awe? I'm not sure, but the best way I can express it is that the Taj Mahal itself has a soul. It is impossible to describe the wonder and peace one experiences while staring, not caring that you look like a gormless prat with your mouth wide open, straight up into the air at the amazing mosaics that cover its walls, and the megalithic pillars that flank it. This is no tourist trap. This is the real thing, a genuine wonder. So if you ever have the opportunity and wonder if it's worth the effort, don't think twice -- you will never regret it, and never forget it.

Despite all the hype, this place just completely lives up tp its reputation, and even surpasses it. I don't know what it is, but the building is so perfect it inspires awe and peace - maybe it is the translucence of the building materials, maybe it is the perfect symmetry, but it just works! Love it. Myself, I never realised it was on the bans of a river, and that just added to the beauty of the location. Best views - definitely from the Red Fort. Sad to think that the Mughal was imprisoned in the Fort and could only gaze on his creation from afar every day!

I visited the Taj Mahal in 1997 and eversince I hope I'll be able to go back. I think there are no words strong enough to express the beauty of this building. It's simply breathtaking. No photograph of it, even the most beautifull, can reproduce the beauty of this white marble building. I think everyone who has been there will agree that the Taj Mahal is absolutely a "must see".

Taj In 1989

It was my first visit to india and i still remember it to this day if ever anyone goes to the taj there was a small leak in the dome and rain would come through and we were told then that they have tried for some time to find where the water was coming from and they never could find where it was coming from.

I also remember just sitting there with not a worry in the world and how happy i was.

For me it was tranquil and peaceful and a wonder of the world that i would love to visit again one day and all should visit once in their life time

I also remember my guide taking me to a place at some distance from the taj and i looking in a small piece of mirror which was stuck on the wall and in the reflection i could see the whole of the taj in the background

Dreams come true

It's simply great awesome i would like to visit it once again its like so great when i show it first time simply great work !!!!!!!!!!! i would suggests people to visit it before they die.

The most beautiful building I have ever seen.

I have travelled a lot, from North to South America, through Europe, and in China and India. Nothing has ever had the same impression on me as the Taj Mahal. When I see a picture, tears still spring to my eyes, and I can feel the warm breeze that blew around it, and a sudden happiness invades me. There is just nothing like the Taj Mahal.

Sofie

lost

I lost the few seconds of my life when I first saw The Taj Mahal. I was dealing with my innerself and was totally lost. Its amazingly beautiful!

A great day in Agra!!

I was so fascinated and enchanted by the beauty and story of Taj Mahal.His very preciuos love to His wife...the moment my tour guide explained about the story,I was so touch and feeling like staying there and staring it with out blinking!!I could never imagine how those people work to build that wonderful and lovely"TAJ MAHAL"!

Taj Mahal

An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

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