Taj Mahal

[mudskipper]

The worst thing I found in India was the air pollution, even as a smoker I was struggling!

10 days there and didn't once have anything that could be described as a loose stool and I wasn't being overly cautious about what I ate/drank.
However, as with all trips to the east - I was craving for a cheese sandwich by the end

Didn't get the squits, but did throw up. Rest of family had both ends going.

[Spacecadet]

Rest of family had both ends going.

Only time I've ever had that happen to me as an adult was in Switzerland, one of the cleanest countries in the world and I was staying/eating at the Movenpick hotel so hardly slumming it!

[darmstadt]

Better go soon or even sooner

[ASB]

Was talking to somebody the other day who confirmed what I'd heard before and that is that out of all the must see things in the world, this is top of the list.

I've always wanted to go but don't have a lot of time on my hands so was wondering in how short a time it could be done. I'm guessing 2 days for flights to Delhi & back and 2days travelling up to Agra & back.

Anyone been there? Does this sound realistic? I've heard that getting seats on Indian trains can be a nightmare & there are often real long delays.

It is worth a look. Well worth seeing sunrise and sunset over the Taj Mahal, excellent from the far side of the river behind it. In Delhi the red fort is worth seeing at sunrise.

[hugebrain]

Anyone been there? Does this sound realistic? I've heard that getting seats on Indian trains can be a nightmare & there are often real long delays.

There are a bunch of "travel agents" near the station who will pretend to look up the trains for you, find them all busy, and sell you a ticket on a bus instead.

Alternatively you can walk into the station, buy a ticket and ride the half-empty modern train.

Not worth it for the time you want to spend though, Fatepur Sikri (sp?) is also worth a look. You won't feel like you have gone away, since the people are more or less the same as you find working in a modern IT dept.

[TiroFijo]

Was talking to somebody the other day who confirmed what I'd heard before and that is that out of all the must see things in the world, this is top of the list.

I've always wanted to go but don't have a lot of time on my hands so was wondering in how short a time it could be done. I'm guessing 2 days for flights to Delhi & back and 2days travelling up to Agra & back.

Anyone been there? Does this sound realistic? I've heard that getting seats on Indian trains can be a nightmare & there are often real long delays.

Don't forget to add in a few days for a good dose of the trots.

[ChimpMaster]

Having been there years ago, I really didn't see what the fuss was about. Maybe I was mistaken, but certainly I wouldn't recommend going all the way to India only to see the Taj.

I would perhaps suggest going to India for 7 to 10 days and seeing other sites as well as the Taj. Delhi has much to offer and there are many places within a few hours train or taxi journey. They even have supercar parades, a truly historical sight to behold!

India's flashy new rich drive luxury car boom - Yahoo!

[vetran]

Apparently the golden temple is a must see.

Places of Peace and Power - The Golden Temple, Amritsar

India is quite busy for great buildings

Places of Peace and Power - Sacred Sites Map of India

take a few weeks!


Maybe worth going to Hydrebad and see where most of the big money is going.

[Paddy]

Was talking to somebody the other day who confirmed what I'd heard before and that is that out of all the must see things in the world, this is top of the list.

I've always wanted to go but don't have a lot of time on my hands so was wondering in how short a time it could be done. I'm guessing 2 days for flights to Delhi & back and 2days travelling up to Agra & back.

Anyone been there? Does this sound realistic? I've heard that getting seats on Indian trains can be a nightmare & there are often real long delays.

Save your money and instead visit Brighton Pavilion and to make even more authentic, take some laxative tablets

[Hill Station Murthy]

I have some unclues in Delhi who are running agency in the vicinity of main rail station.

If you will allow me I will pass your details to them so they may be assistaing your travel itineraries. They will suggest procurement of a sedan to take you from the airport directly to Agra and will include guide of Taj Mahal in price.

I can guarantee faster journey, better price and quality experience for you if you will allow me to be of assistance please.

HTH Joshi