If you are visiting India for first time then you must be visiting Taj Mahal which is an iconic part of your tour. Most of the tourists visit Taj Mahal while enjoying the Golden Triangle Tour where three magical destinations are explored together in a single tour- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These destinations are known as magical destinations due to the exploration of heritage, culture and traditions in a short span of time. The tour starts with the sightseeing in Delhi and then to Agra where this magnificent Taj Mahal can be witnessed. Well, there are few things that if you know in advance for visiting Taj Mahal then your trip can become memorable.
1| Best Time to visit Taj Mahal
The best time to witness the Taj Mahal is during the sunrise when there is less crowd and nice lighting. In this way, you can also escape from the midday heat which may make your visit unpleasant. For this, you will need to arrive early at the ticket counter, as you will find a long queue. The booth opens at 6:00 am and it would be better if you reach at 5:15 a.m. We know waiting for this much time may be irritating for you but you will end up with some splendid views of Taj Mahal which are worth watching. The ticket booth is 1km far from the entrance. You can walk or hire a rickshaw. If you are a foreign tourist then you will get shutter at free of cost (included in your ticket).
2| Choosing Entrance Gate
There are three gates for entering into the Taj Mahal. You can choose a gate which is near your stay.
- East Gate:
This gate is crowded but you will not require waiting for a long time in the queue.
- West Gate:
This is the most crowded gate during the midday but less crowded during early morning that East Gate.
- South Gate:
This gate opens after 8:00 am so for people who are planning to see sunrise, this gate should be avoided.
3| Ask for inclusions with ticket
If you are a foreign tourist then remember with your ticket costing you INR 1000, you are also provided a shoe cover, water bottle and map of Agra. The prices have been revised before it was INR 750.
4| Be prepared to stand in a different queue for men and women
If you are travelling with an opposite sex then you will have to separate from your travel partner due to the different queues and meet at some checkpoint later. If you have kids with you then take care of them as they may get lost somewhere in the crowd.
5| Wear decent
There is no restriction on what are you wearing? But in India, especially ladies should prefer such clothes covering their body from top to bottom. Also, if it is hot then wear light shades and loose clothes
6| Find out what you can’t bring inside
Before entering into the monument, your bags will be scanned and if found anything which is not allowed to carry inside then you will have to go to the cloakroom to keep such belongings in the locker. Click here (https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/do%26nots.html) to find out what is not allowed to carry inside.
7| Click stunning pictures
Get some good shots in your camera and make the Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour memorable forever. Get some pictures with close up where intricate carvings can be captured.
Enjoy your Golden Triangle Itinerary by adding Taj Mahal in the package and remember the above tips shared with you to have a fantastic trip.