Overall, we had an amazing experience visiting the Taj Mahal. Organisation was great - we were picked up on time, and our driver, Manu, was fantastic. The bus was comfortable, he was incredibly kind, even stopped for chai, and genuinely made the journey enjoyable.
The Taj Mahal itself was unforgettable. Our guide, Sunny, was knowledgeable and warm, and hearing the history as we explored made the visit even more special.
Our only real issue was being taken to a marble workshop that turned out to be a sales pitch, with similar stops suggested afterward. There was also some confusion about the Red Fort, which we thought was included but turned out not to be. It didn’t ruin the day, but clearer expectations would have helped.
Still, visiting the Taj Mahal is once-in-a-lifetime. We just would have liked more transparency around the optional shopping and what was included.