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  • TravelerHimalayas to Majestic Palaces
    2
    Day 28

    1st leg home - Varanasi to Delhi

    April 24 in India ⋅ 🌙 33 °C

    There's not much to show for today. We caught the 6am Vande Bharat Express train again from Varanasi station and into Delhi at 2pm. A newer train this time with comfortable seats, and we just enjoyed the 8 hour journey.

    Sanjeev (the manager from the tour company) collected us from the station and at the hotel asked us to debrief him on all the travel arrangements. He received gold stars from us!!

    Another early night tonight before we start the 2nd leg of the journey home tomorrow morning, which is a staycation in KL.    Read more

  • TravelerInde
    1
    63422254
    Day 3

    2 eme jour Delhi au train du soir.

    April 15 in India ⋅ 🌙 30 °C

    Nous avons commencé la journée par un très joli temple d'Akshardham que l'on n'avait pas le droit de prendre en photo. Désolée !!
    Puis la porte de l'Inde qui ressemble a l'Art de Triomphe.
    Et ensuite un puits qui se trouve au milieu de la capitale de Delhi qui servait autrefois pour alimenter les indiens. Puis le temple de Sikh Gurudwara Bangla Sadib, temple de la religion Sikh. Religion plus sur l'humain !!
    Puis direction le train. Nous voulions être au plus près des indiens, la nous y sommes !!
    Une photo pour Marcel plein de sac de ciment !    Read more

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  • TravelerInde
    5215311
    Day 2

    1ere journée Old Delhi et New Delhi

    April 14 in India ⋅ 🌙 32 °C

    Nous avons commencé par une balade en cyclo pous-pous a Old Delhy qui veut dire vieux Delhy. Puis visite de la mosquée du site Jama Masjid, qui est une grande mosquée, puis le Manhatmz Gandhi incinéré après son assassinat en 1948. puis le tombeau d'Humayun architecture Mongole. Puis le Qutub Minar minaret haut de 72 m.Read more

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  • TravelerIndia 2025
    Day 2

    Qutab Minar

    April 10 in India ⋅ ⛅ 37 °C

    Since we could only check in at 2pm, we had to waste some time. that's why we went to Qutb Minar after breakfast

    The Qutb Minar is a minaret and victory tower comprising the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi's oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs.

    It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi. It was mostly built between 1199 and 1220, contains 399 steps, and is one of the most-frequented heritage spots in the city.

    After defeating Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu ruler of Delhi before the Ghurid conquest of the region, Qutab-ud-din Aibak initiated the construction of the victory tower, but only managed to finish the first level.

    It was to mark the beginning of Islamic rule in the region. Successive dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate continued the construction, and, in 1368, Firuz Shah Tughlaq rebuilt the top parts and added a cupola.    Read more

  • Junita & TG - Exploring Asia
    Day 125–130

    The final stop in Delhi

    December 8, 2024 in India ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Finally the last chapter of our Sabbatical has arrived. Before Junita and myself fly back to the UK and Germany respectively, we decided to spend a few more days in Delhi.
    It was again catching up with family and friends and experiencing loads of great food.
    We also had the chance to join a Christmas Musical in Junita’s church from her youth. Was a great performance of the choir and the kids.
    It was great to have a few days to reset before our return to Europe. 4 amazing months are over finally. A life time experience for us!
    Nothing to say more.
    Flight leaves for Munich on the 10th 1.50am.    Read more

  • INDIEN
    12
    Day 2

    In der Altstadt von DELHI

    August 26, 2023 in India ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

    Den Nachmittag verbringen wir in den Gassen der Altstadt. Unser Reisebus muss sich durch die total verstopften Straßen jonglieren, wir finden aber eine Parkgelegenheit vor einer Feuerwehrausfahrt.
    Die Aufnahmen brauchen mal wieder keine weiteren Erklärungen..
    Gleich zu beginnt der Rückfahrt verfängt sich der Bus 🚌 noch in einer Oberleitung. Wir sitzen erschöpft im klimatisierten Raum und lassen unserer indischen Begleiter kämpfen...    Read more

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  • INDIEN
    Day 2

    NEU-DELHI

    August 26, 2023 in India ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

    DELHI empfängt uns mit gemäßigtem Klima, fast wie zuvor in Hannover. Der Monsun soll sich für 2 Wochen zurück gezogen haben, allerdings klettert das Thermometer im Laufe des Tages in Richtung 40.
    Ausgerechnet der amerikanische Präsident durchkreuzt unseren Reiseplan: Ab den 07.09. besucht Joe B. den G20 Gipfel und an unserem Abreisetag herrscht höchste Sicherheitsstufe! Alle öffentlichen Einrichtungen haben geschlossen, es wird mal wieder spannend...
    Mit unserem Reisebus geht es nach dem Frühstück direkt zum höchsten (73m) Minarett der islamischen Welt. Das gesamte Areal mit der QUWWAT-UL-ISLAM-MOSCHEE ist heute am Sonnabend von Schülergruppen geflutet. In Indien gibt es eine 6-Tage Schulwoche, wobei der Sonnabend auch für Ausflüge genutzt wird. Ausgelassen, aber doch diszipliniert, winken uns die uniformierten Mädchen und Jungen entgegen, oft kommt es zu lustigen Fotoshootings...
    Entlang der monumentalen Residenz des indischen Staatspräsidenten bringt uns der Bus auch zur Gedenkstätte RAJ GHAT, hier wurde der Leichnam von Mahatma Gandhis verbrannt und die Asche nach hinduistischen Brauch in den GANGE verbracht. Wir verbrennen uns heute nur die Fußsohlen, denn die Gedenkstätte muß barfuß besucht werden.    Read more

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  • TravelerIndien 2025
    1
    Day 2

    Dehli

    April 24 in India ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    Los geht’s um 09:30 mit dem Bus Richtung Alt Dehli.
    Unser erster Halt war beim Roten Fort.
    Nach einem kurzen Fotostopp ging es zu Fuß über einen einheimischen Bazar zur größten Moschee ganz Indiens - Jama Masjid

    Hier sind wir einen der Türme hoch gelaufen und haben die Aussicht genossen.

    Nach dem Aufenthalt ging es mit dem Bus weiter zum Denkmal von Mahadma Ghandi - Raj Ghat.
    An dieser Stelle wurde er nach Hinduistischen Bräuchen verbrannt.

    Anschließend ging es mit dem Bus zurück zum Hotel und wir hatten etwas Freizeit.    Read more

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  • TravelerHimalayas to Majestic Palaces
    Day 25

    Travel needs a sense of humour!

    April 21 in India ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

    Up since 5am as booked on an 8.30am flight. Plane departed 4.5 hours later. Sounds OK but...the airport at Leh has no passenger facilities - only the lucky few were able to sit on baggage trolleys or even find a spot on the floors - and while we were there the airport continued to receive plane loads of people for another nine flights. Outbound flights must wait for flights to get into the airport and the bad weather conditions - snow and poor visibility at Leh - were exacerbated by congestion problems at Delhi + the fact that there'd been no flights into or out of Leh for the past 48 hours. And, did I forget to mention that the security hand luggage checks (which are in timeslots) and boarding calls, cannot be heard so everyone rushes forward and is likely told no, so you have to find another waiting spot, somewhere.

    With hundreds of people crammed into a very small tin type shed, the close quarters were a very interesting study in individual and crowd behaviour. Fortunately, at different times, some kind people took notice of Ray's seniority and offered him a seat of some kind.

    Anyway, we eventually departed and were relieved to be leaving Ladakh and its travelling challenges, even though we so loved Ladakh.

    Early to bed tonight as we have a train to catch at 6am!    Read more

  • TravelerIndia 2025
    1
    Day 13

    Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

    April 21 in India ⋅ ☀️ 40 °C

    Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwaras, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan.

    It is also well known for the holy pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar." It was rebuilt as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783.

    In the temple you can find a community kitchen, where everybody can eat for free. The kitchen is financed by donations and people also help out by helping in the kitchen.

    Sikhs place great value on a virtuous lifestyle. A socially oriented family life, earning an honest living, and lifelong spiritual development are considered cornerstones of Sikhism. Service to others and efforts to eliminate social injustice are considered important forms of devotion. Women and men have equal rights and responsibilities.

    Our bus driver is Sikh and has a nice orange turban, like Sikh do have.

    The Sikh religion is a monotheistic religion originating in the 15th century and tracing its origins to its founder, Guru Nanak Dev. Founded in Punjab (northwest India), the religious community is known worldwide as Sikhism and today has around 25 to 27 million followers, the majority of whom live in India. The Sikh religion emphasizes the unity of creation and worships a formless, gender-neutral creator god. Other key characteristics include the rejection of so-called superstition and traditional religious rites, such as those prevalent in Hinduism. Although the caste system permeates everyday life among Sikhs because it is overwhelmingly dominant in Indian daily life, it is rejected. In religious practice, there are various formal requirements, for example, regarding clothing, naming, and appearance.

    The Sikh religion is not based on the observance of religious dogmas, but rather aims to make religious wisdom useful and practical for everyday life.    Read more

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