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myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel1 year ago

I just read an article on yahoo news saying that the Taj Mahal may be closed! They said that pollution and constant tourist traffic is damaging it, so the Indian authorities want to close it down. If they do, the only way to see it will be from a distance. So if you want to see it, you should come to India soon, before it's too late! I've been in India 2 months already, and haven't seen it yet!

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 53/100. tulipstrader (915)   ranked 3,997 out of 5,380 in travel   1 year ago

well, that is good news. that is a good way to forget about it. problem is people are obsessed with things of past and never learn anything new. its a good idea. the same should done with all other places. the town of agra is a dirty one. nobody listens and nobody wants to be clean. that is the truth. one look around the area will give you a good idea why i am saying this.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

Well, I haven't been to Agra, but I can tell you that Delhi is pretty dirty, too.
I still want to see it, because I heard it's beautiful.

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2. myLot reputation of 81/100. michaeldadona (3787)   ranked 1,332 out of 5,380 in travel   1 year ago

Me too, never seen yet the eternal beauty of Taj Mahal. In this short time I think I'm not able to pay a visit to Taj Mahal, maybe next time. During my school time, I learned about Taj Mahal and it was described by the Indian classical poet Tagore as a "tear on the face of eternity" - the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the zenith of Moghul architecture and quite simply one of the world's most marvelous buildings. Volumes have been written on it's perfection, and its image adorns countless glossy brochures and guide books; nonetheless, the reality never fails to overwhelm all who see it, and few words can do it justice.


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myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

Hi, how did you upload the picture? I can't figure out how to upload stuff.


myLot reputation of 81/100. michaeldadona (3787)   ranked 1,332 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

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myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

Thanks for the info! I'll try uploading something.


myLot reputation of 81/100. michaeldadona (3787)   ranked 1,332 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

As a prove while uploading photo on doing "comment".

 
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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. onlydia (1609)   ranked 827 out of 5,380 in travel   1 year ago

That would be sad in a way. But you know maybe they can use just bikes. That could be a good idea. be able to see it and get exserice as well, Have taxie bikes for those that can't bikie them selves. Your friend onlydia. I'm freezing. We are having a winter storm.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

I think they mean that it will be closed to tourists completely...you won't be able to get close to it.


myLot reputation of 98/100. onlydia (1609)   ranked 827 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

That really is a shame. But it only takes a few to ruin it for the rest of the people. Maybe they will come up with a plan to keep it open. Have a great day your friend onlydia

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4. myLot reputation of 55/100. gaylalou690 (343)   1 year ago

well for me thats a good news cause we must preserved taj mahal. it was one of the 7 wonders of the world. and we must preserved the history.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

Yeah, but what good is it if no one can see it? Plus, its one of the main reasons tourists come to India. They will lose a lot of money.

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. maximax8 (10709)   ranked 3 out of 5,380 in travel   1 year ago

I really want to see the Taj Mahal in real life because I seen some amazing photos of it. I would fly to Delhi and get a train to Agra. I know that in popular tourist destinations there are often too man tourists so the government might have to restrict the numbers like in Peru they did that with the Inca Trail. India is a large country so I imagine most travelers see one region at a time. Seeing the Taj Mahal from a distance would be disappointing. I guess that tourist numbers would go down because the Taj Mahal is the number one attraction.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

I agree,it would be bad for tourism. The country would lose a lot of money.

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6. myLot reputation of 100/100. schulzie (2184)   ranked 207 out of 5,380 in travel   1 year ago

I know - I saw the same article that you did. That is just a shame because it is just so beautiful. I guess seeing the pictures on the internet or television might be the only way that people will be able to get a real good look at it from now on. That is really so sad as it is so beautiful and famous.

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myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

Hi, I think it will be very sad, too.

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7. myLot reputation of 91/100. NonaSaile (721)   ranked 3,646 out of 5,380 in travel   1 year ago

Gosh! and I just came from answering a post where I was recommending a trip to India if only to see this world wonder! sorry I only came across this post now.

Happy mylotting!


myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

Yes, it willbe a shame if it is closed. I would be devastated if I came to India and found out I couldn't see it.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Indojo (108)   ranked 103 out of 5,380 in travel  1 year ago

It will definately be a shame...I would be devestated if I came to India and couldn't see it.

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8. myLot reputation of 73/100. niship2009 (383)   9 months ago

Taj Mahal will never be closed as long as there are lovers of the Taj Mahal in this world. It is just started its journey of popularity by being One of the Seven Wonders of the World. So it is you and me who can still pray for it to be as alive as it was always. The love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is still protecting that monument. It is a symbol of love and love always succeeds. So shall the love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal always be successful. See if you read the website www.agratravelphotos.com then you will come to know about the history and story about the Taj Mahal. See the photos in it and let me know if the Taj Mahal is as new as it was earlier or not.

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9. myLot reputation of 99/100. zhuhuifen46 (2677)   ranked 62 out of 5,380 in travel   9 months ago

The Taj Mahal is one of the few Indian landmarks I heard about. For an acient country, the historic spots are what we can be proud of. But more important should be the updated new sights representing the development along the way from past to present. For its wisdom and diligence, the Indian people are well appreciated worldwide. It is the government that is to render a proper guidance. I would very much to visit Indian, but very few information, not like Tailand, Malasia, or Singapore.

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