Everyone knows it, everyone has at least seen a picture of it – and considers it THE quintessential Indian building – the Taj Mahal.

So here we were – visiting the Taj Mahal, getting our own impression.

On first glimpse it was the same wow-effect as with other major monuments (e.g. Machu Pichu, the great wall of China or Angkor Wat) … however – at least for me – that did not last too long.

The place was packed with people … and felt more like India-themed area in Disneyland. The atmosphere and magic emanating from the buildings and their setup – in my view – was kind of overpowered by all those people. So nice to look at, but without the aura of other places.

Ultimately – this was kind to be expected … as the Taj Mahal is the main attraction in India, with virtually every tourists stopping by at some point – – for me the Taj Mahal is  one of the highlights and probably the most anti-climatic experience of the trip at the same time.