Home to the most breathtaking building on earth
With the most famous tomb in the world, Agra is a must-see destination on any India itinerary
Your expectation of seeing the Taj Mahal will never match up to the real-life moment of walking through the Great Gate, and having your first glimpse of the tear-drop marble monument to lost love, as white as the hair of its heartbroken builder. It’s a tale you will hear more about during your visit. Overlooking the sacred Yamuna River, this 400 year-old tomb of the emperor’s favourite queen is still the most beautiful building on earth. The Taj Mahal is an unmissable stop on a first visit to India, and you’ll need to spend some time here to soak it all in.
500 selfies later there is still plenty more to see in Agra, including the Red Fort, the Baby Taj, and if you like, the charmingly diminutive and lesser-visited Red Taj in the Catholic Cemetery.
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