Sunrise at the Taj Mahal

Coated in shimmering white marble, the Taj is a mirror of daylight conditions and it begins the morning bathed in delicate hues of pink, giving way to cream and amber as the sun climbs. This stunning monument (closed on Fridays) has been described as a 'tear on the face of eternity', and is an enduring monument of love. The unique beauty of Taj Mahal is its blend of grandeur: a massive overall design, matched with immaculately intricate execution. Built by Mughal Emperor Shan Jehan in the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal complex took 22 years to be completed and is today counted among the Seven Wonders of the World,