28 Apr 2023
In February 2023 my wife and I took a version of this tour by the same company, and what an incredible time we had! Our tour began in Agra instead of Delhi since we had already arrived there on a trip organized by Tiger Safari India, and started off in the afternoon at stunning Agra Fort with our awesome, knowledgeable guide, Hussain. Next stop was Mehtab Bagh, a park on the Yamuna River with incredible views of the Taj Mahal. After touring these sites, we visited a local business supporting craftsmen who demonstrate the same type of Marble Inlay art process that was used to ornament the entire Taj.
The next day we were up before dawn to be at the Taj Mahal when the gates opened. Hussain knew the quickest way through the entrance maze, getting us to the iconic view of the reflecting pool where we would return to take pictures later. But first, it was time to head for the Taj Mahal itself, where we shared the immense emptiness of the plaza surrounding the Taj with the first few visitors. The sun was rising as we came out, giving us unforgettable views. We then had plenty of time to tour the grounds and take pictures to our hearts’ content. Hussain knew all of the best spots to take photos and could answer any question. We enjoyed this tour and our guide’s company so much we didn’t want it to end!