The Taj

 Visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra is likely on your itinerary if you're traveling to India for the first time. And it should be! Situated on the Yamuna River, this incredible architectural feat is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World for a reason. 

Often times, we're not super enthusiastic about big tourist attractions. We thought we might be disappointed by visiting the Taj Mahal, but we were actually quite impressed.

Many people claim the building itself is smaller than they expected. And while that may be true, to us the grandeur wasn't in the size, but in the Taj Mahal's exquisite marble detail. 

While the Taj Mahal is a crowded attraction, many of the visitors are Indians traveling within their own country. You'll have the opportunity to get to mingle with friendly Indian families, which may just be a highlight of your visit.

While we truly enjoyed our visit to the Taj Mahal, there are a few things we wish we would have known before arriving in Agra. We're sharing our best tips and tricks to make your first visit to the Taj Mahal unforgettable. Plus, at the bottom of this article, we're sharing some other fun things to do in Agra, including one incredibly inspiring non-profit that we think every traveler in Agra should visit.