Agra is one of those places that already feels familiar, even if you’ve never set foot there. You’ve spotted its monuments everywhere—in photos, movies, every Indian travel ad under the sun. But being ...

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...

“The one thing that will stay with you for life is that first glimpse of the Taj – there’s nothing quite like it,” said my guide, Manohar Singh, as we walked towards the eastern gate of the mausoleum.

Every time Dilip Doctor visits the Taj Mahal in India, he said he discovers something new. Doctor, 78, of Sands Point, said he has been to the UNESCO World Heritage Site three times. During one trip, ...

I'm normally averse to posing for pictures. But encouraged by my guide, I hired a local photographer just outside the Taj Mahal compound entrance for a short shoot. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Robert ...

The Taj Mahal complex (shown here is the red sandstone and marble mosque flanking the tomb) is increasingly popular, with nearly five million visitors this past year. Shah Jahan would be "happy to see ...

Standing 73 metres tall on the bank of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a monument recognised across the globe. Still, seeing it up close offers a very ...