Taj under sun, a tourist nightmare

etin · Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:53

The vast and open-air surroundings that add to the beauty of the Taj Mahal are proving to be a major dampener for tourists as they brave the Indian summer and come in thousands to the 17th century marble wonder.

With no shade from the scorching sun, visitors are finding the Taj experience in the ongoing heat wave not exactly what they had bargained for. Full Story

otwisted · Jun 23rd, 2005, 06:33

I was there about a week ago... very hazy (and hot). I carried a couple bottles of water inside my backpack, and no one said anything...

The security people at the gate DID take away my tripod and a pack of M&Ms!! LOL

Then again, I live in Arizona so I'm used to being outside in 45+ temps.

crvlvr · Jun 23rd, 2005, 07:17

Isn't marble usually cool even in direct sunlight?

SHIMLA · Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:41

What do tourists expect in summer ?

Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:51

Marble heats up like a frying pan in direct sunlight. One of the best pieces of advice I picked up before heading to the Taj was to bring an extra pair of socks so you're not walking on the sometimes freezing, sometimes burning marble in bare feet or a single pair of socks.

lyndy · Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:46

I would never want to see the amazing spectacle of the Taj with hundreds or thousands of others! Get to the gates by 6 am & take a torch & watch the light rise over the Taj. Unforgettable & unmissable to us!

Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:53	#1
etin ° Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Confoederatio Helvetica Posts: 256	Taj under sun, a tourist nightmare The vast and open-air surroundings that add to the beauty of the Taj Mahal are proving to be a major dampener for tourists as they brave the Indian summer and come in thousands to the 17th century marble wonder. With no shade from the scorching sun, visitors are finding the Taj experience in the ongoing heat wave not exactly what they had bargained for. Full Story

Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:41	#4
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,126	What do tourists expect in summer ? __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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lyndy Gypsy at heart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 344	Get there at 6am I would never want to see the amazing spectacle of the Taj with hundreds or thousands of others! Get to the gates by 6 am & take a torch & watch the light rise over the Taj. Unforgettable & unmissable to us!

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Jun 23rd, 2005, 06:33	#2
otwisted Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18	I was there about a week ago... very hazy (and hot). I carried a couple bottles of water inside my backpack, and no one said anything... The security people at the gate DID take away my tripod and a pack of M&Ms!! LOL Then again, I live in Arizona so I'm used to being outside in 45+ temps.

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crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,667	Isn't marble usually cool even in direct sunlight?

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belkin_wonder_boy Posts: n/a	Marble heats up like a frying pan in direct sunlight. One of the best pieces of advice I picked up before heading to the Taj was to bring an extra pair of socks so you're not walking on the sometimes freezing, sometimes burning marble in bare feet or a single pair of socks.