Best time to see the Taj?

sam371 · Jan 20th, 2004, 02:08

Hey everyone:

What would you guys say is the best time of day to see the Taj? Best time to avoid the crowds, touts, etc?

Appreciate everyone's help.

feanel · Jan 20th, 2004, 02:57

Most probably even if you go there in the early morning there will be loads of people around. But then I also heard rumours that many tourists boycotted the Tay for the "high" entry fee - at least it was like this some months ago.
To see the changing colour of the marble during the day a good option could be to find a roof top hotel opposite to the Taj. Of course definitely not the same as being inside but perfect if you need a rest after a long trip in buses or trains or else for recovering after a Delhi belly.

One more thing: heard that the Taj is in danger because of the heavy air pollution. To diminish this people shouldn't take auto rickshaws but cycle rickshaws in the Tja area.

Enjoy your trip!

Shannon · Jan 20th, 2004, 06:49

I was there two weeks ago -
if you're going in the winter, don't bother with trying to see the sunrise...it's WAY too foggy. We found that 10-noon was a good time. After noon, there were many more tourists.

goldfish · Jan 20th, 2004, 07:28

I went at dawn, in March last year and it was awesome! It was quite cool and a bit misty, but there was hardly anyone esle around, so it was really quiet.

radz · Jan 20th, 2004, 13:35

Best time to see Taj,early morning,or evening sunset time

But if you are going to winder ,try to see evening,morning coun't see anything with fog .

Peter/Chris Witton · Jul 25th, 2004, 07:36

Thanks for the tips about the time to see the Taj in winter. Any suggestions for a good family hotel - hot showers and clean toilets! near the Taj - preferably with a view of the Taj?
Thanks
P/CWitton

Ikuru · Jul 25th, 2004, 07:54

I was there on a january morning I belive, first it was pitch black then it was good and amazing....
Acording to Hotels etc...
theres a really good lasie in agra thats about it... go to the taj and leave agra behind after that.

swami upanunda · Jul 26th, 2004, 12:38

Best time to see the Taj was pre 1984
You used to be able to jump the fence at night and go in after hours
The Taj with no one around and a good moon
Absolutely incredible
Then Indira was killed and security happened

nomadelmundo · Jan 17th, 2005, 14:58

We saw it on Jan 9th, 2005 in late afternoon until sunset... most of the 1-day tourists had already left for their shatabi express back to delhi.... we saw the beautiful change of color of the building from the reflection of the horizon... no fog no pollution... our driver for the day said we were lucky.. he said in a few weeks the smog will pick up again, and it won't look as good...
will
p.s. been to lot of beautiful places, this is definatly a must of a life time

chaoyi · Nov 12th, 2005, 14:35

Will there be more tourists on weekend then weekday? Or just doesn't matter? Because we maybe arrive Delhi on Fri. night (late Jan.) and don't know go Agra on weekend or go Udaipur first?

Thanks.

malvin · Nov 12th, 2005, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaoyi

Will there be more tourists on weekend then weekday? Or just doesn't matter? Because we maybe arrive Delhi on Fri. night (late Jan.) and don't know go Agra on weekend or go Udaipur first?

Thanks.

i`ve the same question as well.i assume the sunday will be more busy then monday.any advice?

imhere0905 · Nov 12th, 2005, 16:18

Was there this morning, it was lovely, not a brilliant sunrise though. It was busy but not too crowded and I am pretty sure I got there for approx 6.30-6.45am, there was a big line up outside when I went past again at approx 10.00 on my way to the fort, hope this helps. Not going to get to sunrise so can't comment on that.

MEETLC · Feb 3rd, 2006, 10:54

When is sunrise and sunset in the last week of Feb. when I am looking forward to seeing this gr-8 monument? I have heard in winter it may be misty in the AM would that be likely the last week of Feb-- Would you recommend the rising or setting sun?? Advice appreciated-- Thanx in advance!!

lotus blossom · Feb 3rd, 2006, 11:01

not sure if friday is still a free entry day, but i went thursday, late day, and then again, friday morning. the two different times of day offered a completely different view and feeling.

lotus blossom · Feb 3rd, 2006, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter/Chris Witton

Thanks for the tips about the time to see the Taj in winter. Any suggestions for a good family hotel - hot showers and clean toilets! near the Taj - preferably with a view of the Taj?
Thanks
P/CWitton

i'm not a lonely planet traveler, but i went to agra with a group of students who were reading from it and telling me about all of the agra scams. one such scam is deliberate food poisoning at restaraunts necessitating the need for hospitilization. apparently, it's a grand conspiracy between the food eateries and hospitals. So, we stuck to the recommendations from the LP and had a pretty decent hotel (don't recall the name) and ate at a fabulous restaraunt that had some of the tastiest food i had in india. amazing pakoras and sag paneer.

so, if it were me, i'd check out the LP for the best places.

Jan 20th, 2004, 02:08	#1
sam371 Dreaming of India... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 377	Best time to see the Taj? Hey everyone: What would you guys say is the best time of day to see the Taj? Best time to avoid the crowds, touts, etc? Appreciate everyone's help.

Jan 20th, 2004, 02:57	#2
feanel Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 24	Most probably even if you go there in the early morning there will be loads of people around. But then I also heard rumours that many tourists boycotted the Tay for the "high" entry fee - at least it was like this some months ago. To see the changing colour of the marble during the day a good option could be to find a roof top hotel opposite to the Taj. Of course definitely not the same as being inside but perfect if you need a rest after a long trip in buses or trains or else for recovering after a Delhi belly. One more thing: heard that the Taj is in danger because of the heavy air pollution. To diminish this people shouldn't take auto rickshaws but cycle rickshaws in the Tja area. Enjoy your trip! __________________ viva la vida!

Jan 20th, 2004, 13:35	#5
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	Best time to see Taj,early morning,or evening sunset time But if you are going to winder ,try to see evening,morning coun't see anything with fog . __________________ My Photo gallery

Jul 25th, 2004, 07:54	#7
Ikuru the only "end" is "you" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: infront of the screen Posts: 1,913	I was there on a january morning I belive, first it was pitch black then it was good and amazing.... Acording to Hotels etc... theres a really good lasie in agra thats about it... go to the taj and leave agra behind after that. __________________ http://www.ikuru.se My art.

Jan 17th, 2005, 14:58	#9
nomadelmundo a.k.a Sanyasin - the Wandering Aesthetic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 149	We saw it on Jan 9th, 2005 in late afternoon until sunset... most of the 1-day tourists had already left for their shatabi express back to delhi.... we saw the beautiful change of color of the building from the reflection of the horizon... no fog no pollution... our driver for the day said we were lucky.. he said in a few weeks the smog will pick up again, and it won't look as good... will p.s. been to lot of beautiful places, this is definatly a must of a life time __________________ Visit my forum for backpackers, trekkers & hikers where you can share stories, discuss trails, and upload unlimited amount of travel photos for FREE... @ PlanetNomads.com

Jan 20th, 2004, 06:49	#3
Shannon bunder Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN, US Posts: 153	I was there two weeks ago - if you're going in the winter, don't bother with trying to see the sunrise...it's WAY too foggy. We found that 10-noon was a good time. After noon, there were many more tourists.

Jan 20th, 2004, 07:28	#4
goldfish Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 20	I went at dawn, in March last year and it was awesome! It was quite cool and a bit misty, but there was hardly anyone esle around, so it was really quiet.

Jul 25th, 2004, 07:36	#6
Peter/Chris Witton Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 47	Thanks for the tips about the time to see the Taj in winter. Any suggestions for a good family hotel - hot showers and clean toilets! near the Taj - preferably with a view of the Taj? Thanks P/CWitton

Jul 26th, 2004, 12:38	#8
swami upanunda Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 19	Best time to see the Taj was pre 1984 You used to be able to jump the fence at night and go in after hours The Taj with no one around and a good moon Absolutely incredible Then Indira was killed and security happened

Nov 12th, 2005, 14:35	#10
chaoyi Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Taipei ,TAIWAN (NOT China) Posts: 7	weekday or weekend? Will there be more tourists on weekend then weekday? Or just doesn't matter? Because we maybe arrive Delhi on Fri. night (late Jan.) and don't know go Agra on weekend or go Udaipur first? Thanks.

Nov 12th, 2005, 16:18	#12
imhere0905 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 199	Was there this morning, it was lovely, not a brilliant sunrise though. It was busy but not too crowded and I am pretty sure I got there for approx 6.30-6.45am, there was a big line up outside when I went past again at approx 10.00 on my way to the fort, hope this helps. Not going to get to sunrise so can't comment on that.

Feb 3rd, 2006, 10:54	#13
MEETLC Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 30	TAJ Sunrise/ Sunset When is sunrise and sunset in the last week of Feb. when I am looking forward to seeing this gr-8 monument? I have heard in winter it may be misty in the AM would that be likely the last week of Feb-- Would you recommend the rising or setting sun?? Advice appreciated-- Thanx in advance!!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 11:01	#14
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,890	not sure if friday is still a free entry day, but i went thursday, late day, and then again, friday morning. the two different times of day offered a completely different view and feeling. __________________ Not all who wander are lost

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