The Taj Mahal at sunrise

By: Ben Schlappig

Published: October 10, 2011

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I’m presently “camping” in India with very limited internet access, so my apologies for the lack of updates. Anyway, yesterday morning we visited the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and to say it was spectacular would be the understatement of the year. I’ll have more details with the trip report, though in the meantime here are a few pictures:

This trip to India has been incredible so far. As I mentioned earlier, India really wasn’t at the top of my list of places to see before the trip, though has turned out to be one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been. Among people that love to travel that haven’t been to India, I’ve found that when India is brought up at least half of them say “that’s one destination I have no interest in visiting.” Let me simply say you’re missing out. It’s easily among the most spectacular places I’ve ever been.

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Million Mile Secrets Guest

October 12, 2011, 10:53 am

Most folks seem to either love or hate India - there doesn't seem to be an in-between. I'm glad you're having a great time there!

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Just Me Diamond

October 11, 2011, 9:34 pm

I have to agree with Seth: India can do the ultra-luxe thing with hotels and resorts, but if you do that, you're missing the "real" India. In some parts (especially the somewhat less touristed south, such as Kerala) there are growing numbers of homestays: basically, someone's house with a few rooms. Kind of like a B&B, but they'll feed you all your meals if you like. This way, you get a room with close to Western standards (i.e., a reasonably clean Western-style bathroom) but get the environment is more homely. You aren't just being served, but interacting with a family.

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Seth New Member

October 11, 2011, 6:37 am

You folks focusing on the hotels as a metric for the quality of your visit are missing out. I stayed in some incredibly low-end properties ($6/night in Agra; $30/night in Goa) on my last trip to India and my experiences were simply wonderful. We're headed back this Christmas and looking for more amazing opportunities in the south of the country. I've got photos very similar to those from Ben in this post and have to say that, without a doubt, sunrise at the Taj is one of the most impressive travel moments I've ever experienced. It was actually the subject of my very first post when I started blogging and was the catalyst for me to travel more and blog about it.

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James Guest

October 10, 2011, 7:42 pm

Ben, its funny you sounds just like the commercials for India. Incredible India!

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k2o Guest

October 10, 2011, 6:48 pm

I've been planning my trip for 2 years and jealous that you beat me there....my turn next week...finally!!

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