India Day 4: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

Today is a highlight of the golden triangle of India trip, the Taj Mahal. Taking my breakfast at 7am and then walk to the west gate at 8am. It is quite confusing getting to the west gate from some small alley but finally manage to reach the entrance. The entrance cost Rs750 and the price including the shoe sock which is compulsory to enter the mausoleum.

There are very tight security at Taj Mahal and beware not to take any sharp objects or weapon during the visit. I spend almost 3 hours just at every corner of the surrounding of Taj Mahal with photos and observation. Once you reach the foot of the building and always remember to follow the crowd to the right where it bring you to round the Taj before entering the Mausoleum on the left. Don’t forget to visit the Taj Museum where it explain the history of Taj Mahal which is really worth the time.

Taj Mahal is so beautiful build on solid marble by King Shah Jadan to remember his wife. It is a meaningful beautiful heritage architecture that I personally love very much.

After Taj Mahal, then exit from the west gate to continue to the journey of Agra Fort where there are many frequent tuk tuk that cost around Rs50 a way to the fort.

Agra Fort is another nice piece of architecture with full of the Mughal empire history. I didn’t engage any guide but I hire the audio guide for price Rs119 which I found it very useful and clear explanation of the history and better than the guide which may cost you easily Rs200.

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