After leaving Delhi we arrived in Agra, a city not featuring much, except of course the Taj Mahal. The main touristy part of the city feating most of the hostels and restaurants is built around the landmark. So we spent most of the day walking the streets, exploring the city and peering at the walls surrounding the Taj.
We had decided that an early morning visit would be best because it would have the most chance of sunshine (since it is the end of monsoon season) and it avoids the tour groups who are bussed in from nicer hotels on the outskirts.
The Taj Mahal was everything it was supposed to be and more. Magnificent, beautiful and overwhelming are just a few of the words that best describe it's radiance in the morning sunshine. Despite the fact that pollution has slightly yellowed some of the marble, it still appears to glow white.
The rest of Agra was a bore, but it was all worth it. We are wrapping up the first leg of our trip as we will be heading to Nepal at the end of the week. More to come.
We had decided that an early morning visit would be best because it would have the most chance of sunshine (since it is the end of monsoon season) and it avoids the tour groups who are bussed in from nicer hotels on the outskirts.
The Taj Mahal was everything it was supposed to be and more. Magnificent, beautiful and overwhelming are just a few of the words that best describe it's radiance in the morning sunshine. Despite the fact that pollution has slightly yellowed some of the marble, it still appears to glow white.
The rest of Agra was a bore, but it was all worth it. We are wrapping up the first leg of our trip as we will be heading to Nepal at the end of the week. More to come.
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