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Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Trips

Probably the most extravagant monument ever built for love, the Taj Mahal has become the emblem of India. Known as the jewel in India’s crown, its exquisite white marble dome and beguiling symmetry make it one of the world’s best-loved architectural treasures. 

Built by the Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1648 as a mausoleum for his second wife Mumtaz Mahal, it is the finest existing example of Mughal architecture. It combines intricate Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic styles to wonderful effect and seems to appear as immaculate today as when it was first constructed. Its timeless beauty is perhaps best captured in the words of the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore who described it as “a teardrop on the cheek of time”.

Taj Mahal Adventure Holidays

Highlights of Northern India

Taj Mahal
9 Days from USD 2023
USD 1875

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

From the Taj Mahal to the Bengal tigers of Ranthambore, explore a land packed with culture and excitement

Culture

India's Golden Triangle

Taj Mahal
7 Days from USD 1042
USD 1015

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

A gateway to India’s fascinating culture and spectacular Moghul architecture.

Culture

Highlights of Northern India – Summer itinerary

Taj Mahal
9 Days from USD 1725

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Discover India's Golden Triangle plus the incredible city of Varanasi

Culture

Colours of Rajasthan

Taj Mahal
13 Days from USD 2023
USD 1800

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Discover the domain of the maharajas, exploring regal residences, seeing the Taj Mahal and searching for tigers

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India’s Taj Mahal and Tigers – Premium Adventure

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Taj Mahal
10 Days from USD 4198
USD 3825

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Discover the grandeur of northern India, where a royal reception and majestic wildlife await your arrival

Culture

Highlights of Northern India & Nepal

Taj Mahal
15 Days from USD 3748
USD 3300

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Take a classic journey from India's plains to the mountains of Nepal

Culture

Colours of Rajasthan – Pushkar Festival

Taj Mahal
13 Days from USD 2325

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Experience the best of India's colourful desert state

Culture

India's North & South – Premium Adventure

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Taj Mahal
15 Days from USD 5698
USD 5250

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

A cultural immersion in one of the world’s most fascinating lands

Culture

Golden Triangle Extension

Taj Mahal

Why not extend your trip? Visit the 'Pink City' of Jaipur and its palaces, the abandoned Moghul city of Fatehpur Sikri, and last but not least, the gleaming white Taj Mahal and the Red Fort in Agra.

This trip is amazing. If you are looking to squeeze as much as possible of the must-sees in and around the golden triangle, this is a great choice. It’s not a relaxing trip as it’s constantly on the go with long days of sightseeing and traveling and not much time to just hang out and relax. But it’s very rewarding to get to see so many amazing sights in just 9 days

Mats Liliedahl Highlights of Northern India

What a trip. The variety of once in a lifetime experiences is mind-blowingly. Manic Dehli, the Taj Mahal, mysterious and atmospheric Varanasi, the chill of Nepal and the views of the Himalayas. It will all live with me forever. Amazing trip!

Nicola Fry Highlights of Northern India & Nepal

Just got back from India, and a few things really stood out: seeing the Taj Mahal up close was just incredible. I also ate so much delicious Indian food—each meal was a highlight on its own. And our local leader, Ajay, was fantastic; his sense of humor and all the interesting cultural insights he shared added so much to the experience.

Sarah Hibbert India's Golden Triangle

Taj Mahal tours: Sunrise or sunset?

Get to the Taj early – sunrise is undoubtedly the best time to avoid the huge crowds and the heat. As the sun rises and the early morning mists clear, the delicately carved white marble walls are slowly unveiled to dazzling effect. 

On the other hand… sunset affords the most impressive views of the Taj. As the sun goes down, the white marble first takes on a rich golden sheen, which slowly gives way to rose-pink hues, then deep red and finally blue with the changing light. Mesmerising.

And while in the city of Agra – your base for Taj Mahal tours – visit the Red Fort, a key strategic stronghold of the Mughal Empire. A citadel of over 500 buildings, once you are inside the fortified red walls a palatial city spreads out before you. Fairytale palaces, elegant courtyards and exquisitely crafted mosques create the city within a city.

Meanwhile, just outside Agra is Fatehpur Sikri, another Mughal palace-city. The Emperor Akbar moved his capital there in 1571, with the Red Fort just down the road for protection if it were ever needed. Occupied for just 14 years, its palaces and courtyards feel as though they were left only yesterday.

As far as grand designs go, they don’t come any grander than in Agra.

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