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DonLocke

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Sep 7, 2012 11:26 AM
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Taj Mahal under construction?

Hey guys!
I have heard that the Taj Mahal is under construction at the moment and not worth a visit because you can't see a thing.
Does anyone know if thats true?
I am going to visit Taj Mahal at the end of september/ early octobre.. What to do?

Thank you!

edwardseco

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Sep 7, 2012 12:12 PM
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Don't worry. It will be replaced by a nice multi-storied shopping mall. Nobody wants to come to pay an exagerated fee for a tomb anyway. Its not Forest Lawn. Ask any rickshawman for the stone carving shop. They know where it is..

mattyboy876

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Sep 7, 2012 2:47 PM
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Go see the Golden temple in Amritsar instead

joegoozey

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Sep 7, 2012 5:44 PM
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You go. It's been 'under construction' for years now ... they are always restoring a part of it at any given time. Don't let that put you off.

You can also visit the Stone carving shop as mentioned ...

mohdomar

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Sep 7, 2012 8:24 PM
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Nothing is going on at the moment..no need to worry about it...is perfect..go visit.

dreamsignals86

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Sep 7, 2012 8:34 PM
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^^ Yes, the Taj Mahal is expensive (but not really to western standards). It's also incredibly beautiful and should be seen at least once if you have the chance.

musafir

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Sep 8, 2012 2:24 AM
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dreamsignals86

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Sep 8, 2012 6:44 AM
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^^ It's because our eyes are completely difference and we are not able to subtle differences in architecture.

I think what he means- but is saying completely ridiculously- is many non Indians (who he might attribute to be white), have never seen the Taj Mahal other than in pictures. If you showed them a picture of the Bibi Ka Maqbara, they'd probably not know it wasn't the Taj because it's similar in design.

Of course, you can tell by picture that it has nothing on the Taj and was done by a lesser skilled architect. I wouldn't listen to him. I'd go to the Taj.

The the way, there are blacks, Asians, and probably even some Indians who wouldn't know the difference too.

musafir

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Sep 8, 2012 9:08 AM
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What I really meant is those with an untrained eye for architecture . Sorry about that chief.Why not visit both and compare the two?

Edited by: musafir

edwardseco

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Sep 9, 2012 1:11 AM
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I hold the same opinion but its for more emotional reasons. Would you care to elaborate a bit on the architectural differences.?

Freakytrvlr

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Sep 15, 2012 1:10 PM
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""Don't worry. It will be replaced by a nice multi-storied shopping mall. Nobody wants to come to pay an exagerated fee for a tomb anyway. Its not Forest Lawn. Ask any rickshawman for the stone carving shop. They know where it is..
Edwardseco""...............

WTF Edwardseco.... why are you beign so negative & Racist about a simple question.... what do you mean when you say it will be replaced by a multi-storied mall & Nobody wants to come to pay an exagerated fee for a tomb anyway ???? FYI: Taj can never be replaced by anything in this whole World....Indians i can understand what they cum for when i see them visiting Taj Mahal & for people like you who dont Deserve to go there ... Why dont you ask those millions of Foreigners who Visit Taj Mahal and Still pay your "So Called" EXAGERATED FEE Each day-Every Month-Every Year.... the numbers are Increasing every year Because of its Legendary Luv Story behind it... the Beautiful architecture ...the Tomb of Mumtaz & shah jahan and many more Beautiful aspect.... if you wanto know more let me know and Remember Not to Post Anything Nonsense about Any Beautiful Place in India.... if you dont want2 go there it doesnt mean Nobody wants to come ...I bet there will be many foreigners minus you.....

musafir

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Sep 15, 2012 8:29 PM
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2 different trips to AAAAAAgra shall suffice for me.

edwardseco

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Sep 16, 2012 1:00 AM
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#12, buy better Charras. You don't have that many brain cells left.
Luv..

Donkeystone

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Sep 16, 2012 9:51 AM
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Well actually they probably do pay the exaggerated fee because they have know other choice other than not bothering with it, but do assume they are happy about paying it.

Donkeystone

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Sep 16, 2012 9:55 AM
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oops! sorry about the spelling, looks as bad as freakytrvir's.
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