Suneil R.Rajendran

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One way to change the appearance of the notification bar is by using applications. There are several interesting apps that can help you with this task, and that only require a simple configuration. We will review two of them so you can see how they work.

One Shade is an app that you can download from the Play store and install on your phone to change the color of the notification bar, it only requires a few steps to complete.

Make sure that the app is activated so that all the changes you make from its settings are applied, once you download it. The app has many options, but we will focus on the colors.

You can change the background color, notification background color, brightness bar, and so on by going to the "Colors" tab.

You can use the color combinations you create in the notification bar. The Status Bar and the Control Center will no longer be separate.

If you want to go to the original design of the Control Center, you will have to click on the option "open system panel".

Control Center is an app that you can take into account. It follows the same dynamic as the previous application so you have to follow the same steps.

One detail that you must take into account is that these types of apps request a series of delicate permission that we do not usually give to any application that we install on our mobile.

If you authorize the permission, you will be able to use them without problems.

If you don't want to install applications that change the color of the notification bar, then you can use a theme from the Xiaomi company.

You won't have to uninstall the theme that you installed on your mobile. The status bar is going to be the only aspect of the theme that will be changed. Start by looking for a theme that personalizes your notification bar.

Twenty thousand artisans labored for decades at an estimated expense of almost one billion dollars in today’s money to create what is considered by many to be the most beautiful building in the world. Built as a tomb for the favorite wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, construction was completed in 1653. UNESCO put its stamp of approval on the building a mere 330 years later, declaring it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Such is the popularity and fame of the Taj Mahal that it is hard to imagine the building actually living up to the hype. But it does. Visiting the Taj Mahal is like seeing the Eiffel Tower, the Hagia Sofia, the Sydney Opera House, and Barcelona Cathedral all rolled into one. Words and pictures can’t do it justice. It is something you simply have to do for yourself.

The Taj Mahal is located in Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India, in the city of Agra – a busy, crowded, tourist town a little over 200 kilometers from New Delhi and Jaipur respectively. Together these three cities make up the so-called “Golden Triangle”, a common introduction to India’s highlights. Here we’ll cut through the overwhelm and show you exactly how to get to the Taj Mahal and make the most of your visit.

The Taj Mahal is by far the most famous attraction in Agra, if not in India itself. However, since you have made it all the way to Agra and will most likely be staying there, you may want to check out some of the other well-known sights in this ancient former capital.

The Taj Mahal Itself: The white marble mausoleum is by far the most famous aspect of the Taj Mahal complex, and is the part that you will have seen in a million photos. You will enter the garden, passing through the famous gate, and once inside, you will be able to view the gorgeous reflecting pool which perfectly frames the white marble tomb before standing in the impeccably maintained gardens. For a small extra fee (more details below) you can choose to enter the mausoleum itself.

Agra Fort: A short Tuktuk ride from the Taj and clocking in at a cheaper 650 Rupees (aprx $7.50USD) for a foreign visitor, this is where the emperors of the Mughal Empire lived until the capital was shifted to Delhi in 1638. The 38-hectare site is imposing and, unlike the Taj Mahal, you can get a sense of its vastness from the outside.

Fatehpur Sikri. A mini-world of red sandstone, this small town perfectly captures the exotic mysticism of the Mughal Empire and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its own right.

Itimad-ud-daula's Tomb. Sometimes known as the baby Taj, if you want another hit of beautiful marble architecture without the tourist frenzy of the better-known mausoleum, then this is not to be missed.

Akbar's Tomb. Mughal Emperors didn’t just build gorgeous tombs for their favorite wives – they made sure to look after their own posterity as well. The red sandstone provides a nice contrast to the white marble Taj.

The Taj Mahal is located within the city of Agra which forms part of the “Golden Triangle” with Delhi and Jaipur, each leg of the triangle being a little over 200 kilometers. We’ll look below at some options for how to get to Agra in more detail. For this section, we’ll assume you’re already there!

If you’re visiting under your own steam you will have more freedom, may save money if you’re a savvy India-traveler, and will be able to do so at your own pace. An organized trip, on the other hand, will save you the hassle and take care of much of the administration for you.

Planning a DIY Visit: The Taj Mahal is open from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset every day except Friday when it is closed – watch out for this! As mentioned, it's worth getting a skip-the-line ticket. If you’re staying in Agra, your hotel should be able to arrange a taxi or Tuktuk to the site for you, and the driver can wait for you there. There’s about a 10-minute walk from the main car park at the Western Gate to the site itself. You can take a rickshaw or tuk-tuks, but negotiate hard if you choose to do so, otherwise you will get monstrously ripped off. What to Bring: There are restaurants and food stands near the site but these are expensive, and the atmosphere is unpleasant because of the constant harassment by touts. Instead, go with a full stomach or bring some snacks. You should bring your passport – you may not be asked for this, but it’s best to have it. Take cash as credit card payment is never a sure thing. Do not bring a large day bag – security at the site is intense and you will not be able to take it in.

Visiting with a Tour: Tours from GetYourGuide can help to skip the line, and take care of the transport and hassle for you. GetYourGuide has many highly-rated options for tours from Agra including Skip the Line entrance, starting from around $21 USD. Pay close attention to the instructions, as the ticketing system can be complex and you may need to e-mail or WhatsApp the booking operator and inform them of the time-slot in which you plan to visit. There are options if you’re already in Agra as well as a large number of tours leaving from Delhi, including day-trips if you want to return to Delhi for the evening. We will break down some options below.

Most visitors to the Taj Mahal will begin their journey in New Delhi. New Delhi is well served by international flights from Europe and America and is a major global city with plenty of sights and accommodation options. If you are planning your time in India around a visit to the Taj Mahal, checking flights on Skyscanner from your hometown to New Delhi will most likely be the best bet. Once you’re in New Delhi, you can go directly from there to Agra with the options below, or first visit Jaipur.

Visiting The Taj Mahal from Jaipur or New Delhi Under Your Own Steam

Visiting With a Tour from Delhi/Jaipur You can also book a tour from New Delhi, including transfer to Agra and often one or two other sites in Agra, such as the Agra Fort, starting from around $50USD including air conditioned car and English speaking driver. Not all tours will include Skip the Line entrance, so double-check this as you may need to purchase it as a separate item or factor in time to get your ticket in person. If you prefer to travel from New Delhi by train, GetYourGuide has an option for a tour including train tickets, saving you at least half a day of effort. Tours from Jaipur seem to be limited to city transfer from around $60USD, approximately the same rate as an Uber.

Unless you’re doing a day-trip from Delhi or Jaipur, most travelers will stay in Agra. Agra is a packed, loud and extraordinarily busy city. Being a well-known tourist hub, beggars and touts are plentiful. These are more an annoyance than a danger but can be shocking for a first-time visitor. Keep your valuables in a secure money-built, and try and look purposeful when you’re walking on the street (even if you are lost!).

There are plenty of major brand hotels including Radisson that are popular if you want to splash-out, as well as a number of budget hotels and hostels available on Booking.com, with prices starting from around $10/USD a night for a private room. Airbnb is also an increasingly popular option in India, but pay closer than usual attention to reviews as stories of tourists being ripped off are not uncommon. A good approach is to find your chosen option on Booking.com, and then double-check reviews on at least one other site such as Tripadvisor to make sure the place seems legitimate.