Best time to see the Taj?

Lakshmi Bhabi · Feb 4th, 2006, 23:29

When I went in the evening (December), there was still a very large line at the southern entrance...we went around to the eastern gate and wlked right in.

davyd · Feb 4th, 2006, 23:49

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Originally Posted by sam371

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.

Best time to see Taj is glorious Indian summer, preferably april and less may.
The weather is just fine to make fotos and who will remember how tourists felt under scorching sun. To have picture of Taj and Jamuna - visit after monsoon. To enjoy details of Taj from close distance - any time of the year.

Darmabum · Feb 5th, 2006, 00:24

LC - regarding sunrise/sunset times, I'd suggest looking into a website www.wunderground.com

It's a weather site, provides much more than weather though. Type in Agra, India, then scroll down the Agra page. Lots of info . . . astronomical stuff - sunrises/sets/moon phases/and much more.

By late February fog should be starting to clear up along the river valleys. My favorite single sunrise was in November. Fog was present but laying low. I viewed sunrise from the Fort in Agra. I got to the fort as soon as they opened then bolted upstairs. At first nothing . . . then slowly the sun rose through the fog and smog directly over the dome of the Taj. It was magical. Another view is from the other side of the river. It's quite a long trip to get there . . . but if you want the Taj to yourself, go to the other side. Enjoy. Scott

ndhillon · Mar 13th, 2006, 21:35

I was just there 3 weeks ago and we arrived at the Taj around 10:00 AM. We stayed there for just over 2 hours and by the time we left, the lineups to get inside were quite lengthy. It's also best to go on a weekday ( but not on a Friday since the Taj is closed on Friday's )

Feb 5th, 2006, 00:24	#18
Darmabum On the Road, wherever I am Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho . . . now the red-rock plateau of southern Utah Posts: 888	LC - regarding sunrise/sunset times, I'd suggest looking into a website www.wunderground.com It's a weather site, provides much more than weather though. Type in Agra, India, then scroll down the Agra page. Lots of info . . . astronomical stuff - sunrises/sets/moon phases/and much more. By late February fog should be starting to clear up along the river valleys. My favorite single sunrise was in November. Fog was present but laying low. I viewed sunrise from the Fort in Agra. I got to the fort as soon as they opened then bolted upstairs. At first nothing . . . then slowly the sun rose through the fog and smog directly over the dome of the Taj. It was magical. Another view is from the other side of the river. It's quite a long trip to get there . . . but if you want the Taj to yourself, go to the other side. Enjoy. Scott __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson

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Feb 4th, 2006, 23:29	#16
Lakshmi Bhabi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 212	When I went in the evening (December), there was still a very large line at the southern entrance...we went around to the eastern gate and wlked right in.

Mar 13th, 2006, 21:35	#19
ndhillon Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 46	I was just there 3 weeks ago and we arrived at the Taj around 10:00 AM. We stayed there for just over 2 hours and by the time we left, the lineups to get inside were quite lengthy. It's also best to go on a weekday ( but not on a Friday since the Taj is closed on Friday's )

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