Mesmerized at Dawn, But Go Early!  - My husband and I were on a private tour of India that included the must-see Taj Mahal. All the major hotels are only 10 minutes from the monument, so we... read more didn’t doubt our guide when we were told that our 6:30 am pick up would be enough time to catch the sunrise experience (which in February was to occur about 30 minutes later). That was a mistake. No way was it enough time to arrive and park, walk the 10-minute distance to the entrance, and then wait in the long security lines (separate for men and women) in order to get in. It was an hour from the time we left our hotel until we got our first glimpse of the Taj. Given that the morning was cloudy and overcast, there wasn’t much of a sunrise to see. However, the experience is still mesmerizing. But I would urge anyone going to set out much earlier in order to avoid disappointment.

  Horrible Yamuna Expressway - Taj in Agra is of course a great monument. But the Yamuna Expressway is horrible. It might have been constructed for ease and comforting travel, but the fact is it... read more makes travel less enjoyable. Reason: no proper fuel pumps, no properly spaced food outlets, no proper urinals. Overall, a highway made and inaugurated by someone hurriedly and without using brains, if they have any.

  Trip to Agra.  - Wonderful experience As read in books was eager to see one of the seven wonders on earth I was amazed to see the magnificent beauty of Tajmahal.. One... read more must visit this place, we also clicked family pics by professional photographers and bought souvenirs.. Great experience..

  Ali, best tour guide  - been to Agra where our tour guide was Ali. He is well educated, very knowledgable and polite. His bacground in history and knowledge of the place were amazing. I strongly... read more recommend him as your first choice tour guide.