Discovery Travel and Living Channel - India is frequently airing an ad that goes as ---
sheer poetry in marble
a tribute to eternal love
a monument that has enthralled millions around the world.
celebrating 350 years of taj
Come visit the Taj - Uttar Pradesh Tourism: Amazing Heritage | awesome Experiences
An average of 300,000 foreigners visit the Taj every year, which is a lot. If utilised properly, the revenue generated from tourism should be ample for its maintenance. But I've heard that Yamuna behind is a dumping ground. I've never seen the Taj. The Taj is first on the to-see list for any foreign national just as Niagara falls and NYC is for any one travelling to US. I guess the proximity makes us think we can visit anytime and a lifetime passes without seeing this marvellous piece of architecture. Inspired (or jealous ? ) by the pictures of a few friends who have seen it, we made plans to go to the Taj next Friday enroute Amritsar. There couldn't have been a better time, as it coincides with the celebrations of the 350th anniversary. Hard luck I guess as Taj is closed on Fridays. Maybe some other time :(