The Taj Mahal – top 12 tips to make your visit awesome!

By Larch GauldJuly 15, 2018August 17, 2018 101 in 1001, 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Asia, India, Insider Knowledge, Unesco World Heritage Sites 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Agra, India, Photography, Taj Mahal, Unesco Heritage site Leave a comment

The Taj Mahal is on most people’s travel bucket list. The iconic testament to love, it was built in the 17th Century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. The stunning intricately carved white marble monument rightly deserves its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. As…

Top 7 Photography Tips for the Taj Mahal

By Larch GauldJuly 4, 2018August 17, 2018 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Asia, India, Resources, Unesco World Heritage Sites 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Agra, India, Photography, Taj Mahal, Unesco Heritage site 2 Comments

The Taj Mahal is one of the most photographed monuments in the world. With its stunning ivory-white marble domes, minarets and intricate details it is a photographers dream! Built in the 17th Century to house the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the favourite wife of Shah Jahan, it stands on the banks of the Yamuna river…