The Taj reflected in all its glory- credit Molly Bird

The majesty of the Taj Mahal

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August 6th 2017
We were lucky enough to be staying within walking distance of the Taj, which meant we had no difficulty in walking to the ticket office at 5.15 so that we were in the queue for the sunrise visit at 5.30 and were through the gates when they opened at 5.40. The first real peep at the Taj Mahal in the dawn was simply breath taking. Although there were many people in the crowds, there was a se ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more