• Rebecca FisherIndia 2026Traveler
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    Day #6

    February 24 in India ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    5.15am start to go to Taj Mahal for sunrise. World wonder #6 completed for me.

    Then we went to see Agra’s gem-cutting and inlay craft, known as Pietra Dura or parchinkari, which is a 17th-century Mughal art form involving the meticulous cutting and polishing of semi-precious stones to create intricate floral and geometric patterns inlaid into marble. Very impressive. I'm not sure I have the patience.

    Then a tour including Agra Fort, drive by of Baby Taj then a visit to Fatehpur Sikri which is a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by Emperor Akbar in 1569 as his capital.

    Then a 4 hour drive to Rathambore National Park.    Read more