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Agra - home of the Taj Mahal - need I say more? - Agra
Agra - home of the Taj Mahal - need I say more? - Agra

  • Last visit to Agra: Nov 1988
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Do not encourage!!!!!!!! - Agra Do not encourage!!!!!!!! Tourist Traps (1)

Along the side of the road between Agra and Fathepur Sikri, we saw dancing bears brought down from Kashmir. This is a... more travel advice

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The hotel has a small mini golf course in its grounds, which is a fun way to soend an hour or so. more travel advice

Typical local work - Agra Typical local work Shopping (1)

We were taken to a marble workshop where we were shown how the Pietra Dura - the typican Agra inlay work was being done.... more travel advice

Russel Gowen's Grave - Agra Russel Gowen's Grave Things to Do (10)

The grave of Russel Gowen who died defending the fort in 1857. more travel advice

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    illumina's Profile Photo
    Mar 24, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    Some great tips on the Taj and the Red Fort - I've got to get cracking on mine!

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    SLLiew's Profile Photo
    Jul 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    Taj Mahal is truly a world wonder. So sad about the bears, the elephants are treated the same way in the streets of Bangkok.

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    Sep 5, 2007 at 2:00 AM

    yeah you are right! The bear dancing was cruel as bear don't dance. This practice has been stopped by the Administration and all the bears have been rescued due to concern of good people like you. Thanks

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    nepalgoods's Profile Photo
    Jul 16, 2005 at 9:54 AM

    Taj Mahal is the most beautiful building I have ever seen.

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    freya_heaven's Profile Photo
    Jul 15, 2005 at 3:41 PM

    I really loved this page Grete, your Taj & sunset photos are even quite moving for someone who hasnt been (yet, (~_~) ). Very beautiful, thank you!

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