We're ready to leave

What to pack? I always pack more than I need!
Stopover in Kuala Lumpur

12 hour stopover in KL gave us enough time to visit the Batu Caves, stop for a few times to eat and have a quick look around.
Day One in Delhi

Our first day and time to start out on our own and figure out how to get to places. Sounds like fun so here we go!
Another day in Delhi

After breakfast with a new friend today was spent with my old friend Achal Nath. It was the most memorable day - drive around town, cart tour of Delhi Golf Club and a fantastic lunch in his home. ItLue lisää
Snakes alive and time to explore Delhi

With our new TukTuk driver Manesh we set off for a few major sites that we had planned to visit. Of course, Manesh new a few good places to buy at bargain prices too!
And a real surprise at one stop!
Delhi shops, emporiums and markets

Tour starts tomorrow so this is the last real chance to get that all important shopping done (or at least started). Manesh is our guide and he knows where all the bargains are! Or where his unclesLue lisää
Our Intrepid tour starts today

It's goodbye to self guided and hello to Intrepid Tours. We did a good job but it wil be nice to be guided around the rest of our trip
The train to Agra and the Taj Mahal

Agra then the train trip to Orchha

A fantastic tour of the Agra Fort - part fortress, part palace and part prison.
Then off to Jhansi and Orchha. The Ram Raja Temple is the highlight although the restored heritage complex where we areLue lisää
A day spent in Orchha

Another palace t hen mausleumms in Orchha then a second attempt to attend the Hindu prayer ceremony Too mmany people again so we left them to worship the snake god alone.
Final day in Orchha, then train ride!

Visit the paper making factory, then a lesson in Indian cooking. A cooking deonstration was a unique way to learn more about Indian flavours. Then we are headied back to Jhansi and a 15 hour overnightLue lisää
Day 1 in the holy city of Varanasi

The train ride was quite an experience and we actually enjoyed it. Now to begin our adventure exploring the city and its people (and temples)..
First came a walking tour of downtown Varanasi. We willLue lisää
Day 2 in Varanasi

Early start for the dawn morning prayers. Then a boat ride on the mighty River Ganges. Quite a peaceful yet spirituall start to the day. After breakfast se visited the Buddha Temple - site of Buddha'sLue lisää
Day 3 and it's shoppng in Varanasi

We need a rest so we will spend our free day in Varanasi shopping!