It is incredible to think that, a mere 30 hours after today’s misty morning visit to the amazing Taj Mahal, we will be back in New York!
Our visit did not disappoint. The Taj, built over 22 years beginning in 1631, is worthy of its reputation as the world’s great Monument to Love. The mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his third and favorite wife, Mumtaz. In fact, the name "Taj Mahal" is a contraction of her full name: Mumtaz Mahal.
The structure, an octagon posed on a square features three onion-shaped domes (typical of Islamic architecture) and a minaret in each of the four corners. The entire building is made of white marble adorned with intricate carvings and inlaid previous and semi-precious stones, inside and out.
Although we didn't even attempt a sunrise visit due to the layers of fog, we lucked out and got a sunny day by the time we arrived at 9:00 a.m. We also thanked our lucky stars and tour operator for scheduling our visit for after the holidays; We were told that there were waits up to four hours just before and after Christmas Day!
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