Experts' Choice Award Taj Mahal
What the experts agree on
Widely hailed as the world's most beautiful building, this marble masterpiece stuns with symmetry and intricate detail. Arrive at dawn to savor its serenity before crowds and chaos build.
Concierge "The Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century by the emperor Shah Jahan to honor the memory of his wife, is one of man's rare creations that is as awe-inspiring in reality as it is in the imagination."
Fodor's "Stands at the end of a large, four-quartered garden, or charbagh, symbolizing paradise, extending about 1,000 feet in each direction from a small central pool...Taj Museum stands near the mosque"
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Every year, tourists numbering more than twice the population of Agra pass through its gates to catch a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of what is widely considered the most beautiful building in the world" Full review
Fodor's "The tale of love and loss that supposedly sparked the existence of the Taj Mahal...the design, execution, and end result is what truly makes the Taj Mahal a must-see. " Full review
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Five months later, a huge procession brought Mumtaz Mahal's body to Agra, where Shah Jahan began the process of honoring her request.
Afar Magazine "An obvious must-see when in Agra. It does get a little chaotic with all the tourists, but try and zone them out and take in the history and beauty of the place." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This magical palace, the tomb of the wife of Sultan Shah Jahan who died in childbirth, is an extraordinary testament to the power of love. Completed in 1644, the monument took twelve..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Landing India on holidays is always exciting for the travellers after all it’s the most awaited moment for the vacationers to explore India and get back to home with mountains of..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Visitors marvel at the intricate Quran inscriptions, the structure's perfect symmetry, the ornate accents, and the surrounding manicured gardens. " Full review
Frommer's "You expect to be disappointed when coming face to face with an icon that is almost an archetype, but nothing can really prepare you for the beauty of the Taj Mahal." Full review
The Guardian "Built as the resting place for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this symbol of eternal love is considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever..."
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