findingalexx
This is what it’s like to be the first person through the Taj Mahal gates at 5.45 in the morning 😍
Agra, UP
Monday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Taj Mahal gates open 30 minutes before sunrise year-round, I visited in December which is quite cold (jacket and scarf weather in the morning) and arrived 30 minutes before gates opened. There are two lines for entry, one for tourists and one for locals. Because I had booked a local guide (which I recommend!) we were able to go in the local line which meant we got in first. We ran in to be able to get to the main photos spots early before everyone else, then after taking photos my guide gave me a full educational lesson about the Taj and its history.
findingalexx
The gates open half an hour before sunrise (that’s why it’s still quite dark) & I arrived 30 minutes before gates opened to be first in line
Agra, UP
Monday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Taj Mahal gates open 30 minutes before sunrise year-round, I visited in December which is quite cold (jacket and scarf weather in the morning) and arrived 30 minutes before gates opened. There are two lines for entry, one for tourists and one for locals. Because I had booked a local guide (which I recommend!) we were able to go in the local line which meant we got in first. We ran in to be able to get to the main photos spots early before everyone else, then after taking photos my guide gave me a full educational lesson about the Taj and its history.
findingalexx
It got super foggy just as the sun started coming up and you could hardly see a thing 😱
Agra, UP
Monday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Taj Mahal gates open 30 minutes before sunrise year-round, I visited in December which is quite cold (jacket and scarf weather in the morning) and arrived 30 minutes before gates opened. There are two lines for entry, one for tourists and one for locals. Because I had booked a local guide (which I recommend!) we were able to go in the local line which meant we got in first. We ran in to be able to get to the main photos spots early before everyone else, then after taking photos my guide gave me a full educational lesson about the Taj and its history.
findingalexx
But the fog started lifting at around 6.45am so we could see the absolutely incredible architecture 😍
Agra, UP
Monday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Taj Mahal gates open 30 minutes before sunrise year-round, I visited in December which is quite cold (jacket and scarf weather in the morning) and arrived 30 minutes before gates opened. There are two lines for entry, one for tourists and one for locals. Because I had booked a local guide (which I recommend!) we were able to go in the local line which meant we got in first. We ran in to be able to get to the main photos spots early before everyone else, then after taking photos my guide gave me a full educational lesson about the Taj and its history.
findingalexx
By 7am the place was packed with people, definitely get in super early for the best photography opportunities!
Agra, UP
Monday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Taj Mahal gates open 30 minutes before sunrise year-round, I visited in December which is quite cold (jacket and scarf weather in the morning) and arrived 30 minutes before gates opened. There are two lines for entry, one for tourists and one for locals. Because I had booked a local guide (which I recommend!) we were able to go in the local line which meant we got in first. We ran in to be able to get to the main photos spots early before everyone else, then after taking photos my guide gave me a full educational lesson about the Taj and its history.