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Sep 16th, 2007, 15:33
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Is Taj a bit over rated...??
...i mean with respect to a number of other attractions in India.
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:08
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When I went to the Taj Mahal, I thought it would be just one of the things you have to do when in India, to tick off the box 'Taj Mahal'. But to my surprise I have sat there for hours with my mouth hanging open with the beauty of the building. Never expected it, but I was pleasantly surprised. Havent seen many other 'tourist' musts such as Rajasthan, so I cant compare to those....
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:37
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absolutely not.
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:52
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Yes..
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:53
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No, the Taj deserves all the accolades it gets.
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:54
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definitely not
It deserves all the honor |
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:55
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Quote:
 Have been to Rajasthan, and still consider the Taj to be a most magical experience.The thing that hit me was its size. You can be told (as I was) that the size is a shock, but nothing beats being there.
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Sep 16th, 2007, 16:59
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It was never high on my list of things to do (as I always envisioned making many trips back to India) but my partner had firm ideas on his first trip that it had to include the Taj. It was stunning. I was still for hours. Happy to examine the building and observe the changing views as the light faded.
I have had similar experiences in India in different places. Are they as valuable/impressive- yes. Does it matter - no. I guess the message is that the Taj is a very special place but not the only special place. |
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Sep 16th, 2007, 17:23
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Is Claudia Shiffer a bit overrated?
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Sep 16th, 2007, 18:22
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Sep 16th, 2007, 20:42
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De gustibus non disputandem.....
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Sep 16th, 2007, 21:16
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Sep 16th, 2007, 22:00
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I never dispute with a windy bus.
Especially in Chennai: they're lethal.
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Sep 16th, 2007, 22:12
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For the ease of the journey in getting to Agra, the multitude of eager guides willing to lug you around, enlighten & otherwise plan your day, the other mughal forts, tombs, gardens, & rustic ruins that are to be found nearby, and the omnipresent ambience created by it's reputation & storied history ...... in a word - NO!
...... slightly over priced but not over rated.
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Sep 16th, 2007, 22:43
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I prefer Fatehpur Sikri to the Taj anyday. In fact, once on a drive to Delhi from Hyderabad, I went upto the Taj, skipped it and went to Fatehpur Sikri instead.
I suppose once is enough. |
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