The Taj Mahal is an awe-inspiring construction, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third and favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The marble building is pristine, the main entrance is carved with Koranic verses, and the walls are inlaid with semi-precious stones. The whole complex is a masterpiece, and while the details are phenomenal, the story makes it even more magical.
The actual tombs are pretty small compared to the whole mausoleum, and they’re the only non-symmetrical items of the complex (Shah Jahan’s tomb was added at a later date). We spent almost three hours wandering through the complex and then headed back to our hotel for breakfast.
In the evening, we went to Mohabbat The Taj Show, which recreates the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal with beautiful dancers and musical pieces. The show is performed in Hindi (with audio translation), and it’s a great thing to do in Agra. I would highly recommend it. Also, while you’re in Agra, don’t miss Agra Fort and, if you have any extra time, visit Fatehpur Sikri.