For me it's the Taj.
Sure it's absolutely stunning from a distance, in fact that first glance from far away is unforgettable as is when you first enter the compound thru the gates.
That said, up close it didn't do much for me just plain white and smooth and big. Not much else near it a couple other cool buildings but it's just not one of those things where you can spend a day wandering the grounds being impressed.
Worst was inside. I guess it has some cool inscriptions but it's pretty small and you've got tons of people who don't believe in using deodorant creating a mosh-pit of sweat, heat, and body odor.
That said it is a pretty easy train ride from Delhi, which itself is a pretty good time. Also within close striking range of Pushkar and Jaipur. Overall simple routes up in there for independent traveler type.
Way better alternative = Angkor Wat. It's as impressive up close as far away, the scale is even greater, the style is more varied from temple to temple.
Sure it's absolutely stunning from a distance, in fact that first glance from far away is unforgettable as is when you first enter the compound thru the gates.
That said, up close it didn't do much for me just plain white and smooth and big. Not much else near it a couple other cool buildings but it's just not one of those things where you can spend a day wandering the grounds being impressed.
Worst was inside. I guess it has some cool inscriptions but it's pretty small and you've got tons of people who don't believe in using deodorant creating a mosh-pit of sweat, heat, and body odor.
That said it is a pretty easy train ride from Delhi, which itself is a pretty good time. Also within close striking range of Pushkar and Jaipur. Overall simple routes up in there for independent traveler type.
Way better alternative = Angkor Wat. It's as impressive up close as far away, the scale is even greater, the style is more varied from temple to temple.