British tourist enters Taj Mahal at sunrise, shares mesmerising video online
A British traveller managed to experience the Taj Mahal like few ever have, completely alone, after arriving at the gates before sunrise and entering as the first visitor of the day.Krista Jarman, a travel content creator from the UK, called the moment 'one of the most magical experiences' of her life. She shared a video on Instagram, documenting her early morning entry at 4.45 am, before any other tourists had arrived.advertisementThe rare sight of the Mughal-era monument without crowds left her stunned. 'This is the most magical thing I have seen in my life. We are the first ones here. Nobody else is here other than us,' she said in the video. She is visibly moved by the serenity of the setting in the clip.
With the help of a local guide, Krista roamed the premises freely, describing the sounds of birds and the soft sunrise as surreal. 'Just the sound of birds waking to the rising sun the Taj Mahal grounds completely empty of tourists. Not a soul in sight. It was like a dream,' she wrote in the caption.She said she felt like she had walked into a fairytale. 'Running around the Taj Mahal at 5 am like a princess,' she added. Her guide, she noted, ensured they were first in line and helped her capture the best photographs during the short window of solitude.advertisement'He whisked us around so we could arrive in the grounds completely alone He took us to all of the best photo spots and made the most incredible pictures for us Honestly, I cried when I realised how beautiful the images were,' she shared in her post.Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Krista Jarman (@kristaslittleadventure)Social media users flooded the comments section of the post to share their opinions. Several users were surprised. 'I'm from India and this is the first time I've seen the Taj Mahal more beautiful than ever it was. Thank you for adding the beauty,' a user said. Another user said, 'Never expected it to be this empty. What a sight, and you made it look even more beautiful.'While the Taj Mahal sees thousands of visitors daily, Krista's experience is a rare glimpse into what the monument looks like in solitude, an image that left both the traveller and online viewers in quiet awe.
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