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Sunday, 13 May 2012

Taj Mahal, Agra


I am now on an official trip :((( and since this place is near Agra, thought I might as well make it a bit cheery and fun by visiting the most beloved TajMahal.  Hope you like the pictures below. Since it wasn't a planned trip, I didn't have a camera and these pictures were taken with a mobile phone.

My  laptop still has some issues and I have not been able to visit any blogs :((



Entrance to Taj



Designs on the marble walls


The Uttar Pradesh government should really be more considerate of Indian tourists and provide appropriate footwear and facilitate easy and (guide/ nagar palik/ cheating dhaba)-hassle free environment for both Indian and foreign tourists. The trip was a nightmare other than the marvellous architecture.
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28 comments:

  1. FilipBlog13 May 2012 at 11:52

    Super pictures, I saw a documentary last week about this building and the queen burried in it.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  2. The Girl13 May 2012 at 12:18

    I have been to Agra twice and loved Taj Mahal. But more than that I loved Agra Fort.
    And you are right, something should be done about this harassment thing by the sellers there. Not to mention the cleanliness problem that exists in and around the monuments.

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  3. Red13 May 2012 at 16:01

    With the large population there would be challenges around the Taj Mahal. However, I would still like to see. Someone like me who lives in a sparsely populated area would suffer some culture shock.

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  4. Beyond13 May 2012 at 20:05

    I have been to many places in India and except Mysore, I realized Indian government didn't care about any of it's heritage.
    Not a surprise, government doesn't cares for India let alone it's heritage :(

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  5. sprinkles14 May 2012 at 13:34

    Wow, how beautiful! I'm sorry it was such a nightmare, though.

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  6. Suldog15 May 2012 at 10:41

    That is such an iconic structure. It's one of those places that it seems everybody should visit at least once in a lifetime, if possible.

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  7. Helma16 May 2012 at 04:51

    Hello Ruby,

    despite your photos taken with a mobile phone I think they're really very nice. Enjoy your trip.

    Kind regards, Helma

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  8. La sonrisa de Hiperion16 May 2012 at 10:31

    Una preciosidad de fotos las que nos has dejado. Como siempre un placer haber vuelto por tu casa.

    Saludos y un abrazo.

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  9. Zuzana17 May 2012 at 01:49

    Oh lovely, my dream is to visit Taj Mahal.;) That and the Pyramids of Giza, hope I will still get to see these.;))
    Thank you for your recent visit and lovely comments.;))
    xoxo

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  10. Dave17 May 2012 at 02:02

    It would be nice to be able to see this building Ruth. Can you take photos inside? - Dave

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  11. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment17 May 2012 at 03:41

    When I visited the Taj over 20 years ago I was amazed at the intricate inlaid stonework. The architectural beauty is only the beginning. It would be truly amazing two view it at sunrise or sunset, but I think it's closed to the public at these times.

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  12. Marco C.18 May 2012 at 08:58

    wish I could there too! but with my canon :)

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  13. ashok18 May 2012 at 10:01

    wonderful pics..no words can describe this building!

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  14. Ash19 May 2012 at 16:30

    I visited the Taj about 15 years ago and I completely agree with what you say. Granted, the Taj is amazing but the facilities are absolutely appalling.

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  15. theconstantwalker20 May 2012 at 01:10

    I have never been but have always wanted to see it in person.. thanks for sharing your lovely images Ruby and the entrance.

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  16. Ramakrishnan20 May 2012 at 04:55

    A visit to the Taj is always romantic. I am sure you felt the romance in the atmosphere too !

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  17. LilliStJohn21 May 2012 at 04:14

    Lovely photos and stonework. I love the history and think it would be great to visit and walk along the great long pond. I really like the designs on the marble walls. Just found your blog and dropped in. Thank you so much.

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  18. penyuluh perikanan24 May 2012 at 12:01

    very nice post, pretty cool .... with images that match the design view, very beautiful, Tajmahal, is great and extraordinary
    successful greeting to your friends
    thank you, please come back

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  19. Magia da Inês26 May 2012 at 22:36

    ¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮
    Muito lindo, um monumento ao amor.
    Bom domingo!
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.
    ♥✿⊱╮

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  20. PeterParis28 May 2012 at 14:34

    Despite some "warnings" I read here, this is a place I just MUST visit! :-)

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  21. Anonymous29 May 2012 at 04:15

    I'm sorry the trip itself didn't go better, but the pictures are beautiful!!

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  22. Kirsti29 May 2012 at 07:42

    Kävin 15 vuotta sitten, Agrassa ja Taj Mahal. Kiitos kauniista kuvista:)

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  23. Indrani6 June 2012 at 04:35

    Have a great trip.

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  24. Joop Zand7 June 2012 at 10:15

    Wonderful place and photo's.....good work Ruby.

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  25. Giancarlo8 June 2012 at 08:40

    Fotografie stupende! dall'Italia un caloroso saluto...ciao

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  26. SandyCarlson9 June 2012 at 06:45

    What amazing photos of a gorgeous place.

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  27. Graham Edwards8 August 2012 at 00:06

    Living as I do in a very sparsely populated area of Britain and in New Zealand where there are only 4.5 million people in a country the size of Britain I don't think there is any way that I would cope with India. Close friends have travelled around your country and love it and have been to the Taj twice they loved it so much.

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  28. obat pelangsing cepat22 November 2013 at 18:50

    thank you for sharing and good jab

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