there are a lot of tombs to visit in agra and I was able to see three of the well-known ones.
tomb of akbar the great
tomb of itmad-ud-daulah
tomb of mumtaz mahal
i took these last four pictures at mehtab bagh, which is opposite the taj mahal along the yamuna river and gives the mausoleum a different view. it used to be a complex with a garden and fountains. i was told that this site offers a good picture of the taj mahal during night time.
from the place where i was standing, the view was like the hazy sky was a canvas and the taj mahal itself was just.. a painting. it was the main reason i wanted to visit the golden triangle – and felt this kind of excitement comparable to a kid seeing his birthday present.
this was the gate where all the visitors were crowding up for the reason of getting a good picture of themselves with the palace on the background. i myself have to wait patiently to have my turn.
these ‘shoe covers’ are provided when you buy the ticket. a bottled water is also included.
i started walking around, taking random pictures.
the details of the intricate design in the walls.
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one of the pillars.
the taj looks the same on all sides.
photography is not allowed inside where the tomb is located. i took this ‘blurry shot’ near the exit.
another one of the gates.
a closer look.
the yamuna river.
.. and this is what i paid for! 😀
