6 décembre 2023, Inde
Loved our stay in Jaipur. Here is our hotel (the white building) which is a little different to the places we stayed 30 years ago! The old part of the city was painted pink to welcome a visitingEn savoir plus
IndeState of RājasthānJaipur26°55’39” N 75°47’10” E
5 décembre 2023, Inde ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Spent the morning at the Amber Fort which was financed by Maharaja Man Singh's war booty. Travelled in by old indian jeeps. It's a popular spot for indian wedding videos - which involve a lot ofEn savoir plus
IndeState of RājasthānJaipur26°55’40” N 75°47’10” E 4 décembre 2023, Inde ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
An early start for a visit to the stunning red fort in Agra. Construction began in 1565! After a dangerous detour to a local carpet shop we headed to the countryside. It's the first time we've seenEn savoir plus
IndeUttar PradeshAgra27°10’57” N 78°1’32” E
3 décembre 2023, Inde ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Today has been all about the Taj Mahal. We dressed for the occassion and it didn't disappoint. One of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen. Just as good 30 years after my first visit. DinnerEn savoir plus
Voyageur Looking good! Love the beautiful saris and the Taj is just amazing. Definitely need to see it myself at some stage in the future!
3 décembre 2023, Inde ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
This morning we leave Delhi on our bus with the wonderful sign "vehicle of foreign national duty". Last night we stayed at the Exotica Grand Hotel. As you can imagine there was quite a lot of hilarityEn savoir plus
2 décembre 2023, Inde ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Today started with a trip on the metro to the older part of the city. It was fun to wander the streets just taking it all in. I had the most delicious chai masala (with heaps of ginger & cardamon) andEn savoir plus
Voyageur Looks amazing and you are making me hungry for samosas! Think of bindy and I braving the rain and gusty wind for our regular walk!
Voyageur It's a really temperature here. Air pollution not flash. Agra has poor air quality rather than severe. A step up!
Voyageur It blew my mind catching a modern metro - put in 20 years ago - to old Delhi.
1 décembre 2023, Inde ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Delhi has been described as a place that intially slaps you in the face- it's crowded, hectic, noisy,polluted and wonderfully historic. Highlights of today were Bisla House where Gandhi spent his lastEn savoir plus
30 novembre 2023, Inde ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We've arrived into Delhi chaos. Seven of us travelling from NZ. A characterful & lovely group. New flash airport since Pete & I were here 33 years ago. We were met by Narinder and garlands ofEn savoir plus
