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    9. april 2025
    Gina SteinerIndia 2025Reisende

    Visa

    2. april, Tyskland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    The electronic visa process at the Indian embassy was super quick and super easy. I needed a lot of information, but I had already read the form carefully beforehand, so I had all the information ready, like my deceased father's birthplace. So I was able to fill out the form in no time, and the visa arrived two days later. Great!Les mer

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    Last working day

    8. april, Tyskland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    Today is my last working day and I have to attend a workshop. Aaaaannd for that, I can cruise through Hamburg with my scooter 🤪.

    So it's a bit tight with packing, doing laundry and taking care for my plants before I leave but it will work out.

    At least I have my visa, a credit card and a passport. 🤣    Les mer

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    Last supper

    9. april, Tyskland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C

    I got going!

    Since the fridge was already empty and all the dishes were washed, I decided to have breakfast one last time at my favorite breakfast café.

    Heidrun is already on the train, and I'll meet her at the airport. Yippee!Les mer

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    Qutab Minar

    10. april, 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.    Les mer

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    Mandawa

    11. april, India ⋅ ☁️ 36 °C

    Mandawa is a town located just 29 km from Jhunjhunu city in Rajasthan.

    We strolled through the town, visited one of the old houses, and then... it started to rain. It's a good thing I had an umbrella with me to protect myself from the sun, because it's actually an rain umbrella, pink, of course.

    Mandawa is known as the "Open Art Gallery" as a whole. During the 18th century, Mandawa was a key stop for wealthy merchants travelling the Silk Road. The majority of them chose to build their homes in this town, resulting in the creation of a plethora of exquisitely crafted large Havelis. Many Bollywood films like PK, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil among others are shot here.    Les mer

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    Bungli Restaurant

    11. april, India ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Last night I had to eat at the hotel because, firstly, there were very few restaurants around the corner, and secondly, I was completely exhausted, having only slept for an hour the night before. 🥱

    Today, things were completely different. I found a restaurant near the hotel that was run by a family. To be precise, we ate on the covered terrace of the house. 🏠

    The door was closed, so I was not sure if this was the right house, there was no sign. But after knocking the owner Yunnus opened up and set up a table for us - we were the only guests.

    The woman cooked in her personal kitchen, and her husband Yunnus brought the food out onto the terrace. It was fantastic!

    Three dishes with rice and garlic naan, plus a potato dish that had been cooked for the family that day, and a mutton dish to try. And then, of course, two desserts. In addition lassi and chai masala.

    Last but not least, the owner picked a papaya from his own garden for us to eat. 😍

     Unbelievable! ❤️❤️❤️

    Afterwards, the son accompanied us to the hotel because the power had gone out and there were no streetlights.

    What an experience!
    India, you are wonderful!    Les mer

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    The Grand Haveli Restaurant

    12. april, India ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Good morning! Breakfast is ready... This is the restaurant building of my hotel.

    Unlike the other building, this one is really old and restored. The building I slept in is newly built, which is evident from the modern layout.Les mer

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    Market in Bikaner

    12. april, India ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C

    Today I went to the market in Bikaner. The vegetables and fruit are incredible! If I had an apartment and cooked for myself, I would have bought a big bag full. I also ate Raj Kachori at the market.

    Raj Kachori is a popular Indian chaat which crispy fried shells (kachori) filled with potatoes, boiled moong dal, yogurts, spices, chutneys and topped with various garnishes like cilantro, sev and pomegranate.

    raj= means royalty/grand
    kachori= refers to a flaky, crispy savory snack/pastry

    Various types of kachoris are made in India , some are stuffed, some are plain but they are all crispy.

    Most kachoris are super simple compared to Raj Kachori, hence this kachori is like the king/queen of all kachoris. And that’s the reason it’s filled with so many things because it’s over the top in taste and also in presentation.    Les mer

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    Junagarh Fort

    12. april, India ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C

    Junagarh Fort is a fort in the city of Bikaner. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort.

    The fort complex was built under the supervision of Karan Chand, the Prime Minister of Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner, who ruled from 1571 to 1611 AD. Construction of the walls and associated moat commenced in 1589 and was completed in 1594. It was built outside the original fort of the city, about 1.5 kilometres from the city centre. Some remnants of the old fort are preserved near the Lakshmi Narayan temple.

    Historical records reveal that despite the repeated attacks by enemies to capture the fort, it was not taken, except for a lone one-day occupation by Kamran Mirza. Kamran was the second son of the Mughal Emperor Babur who attacked Bikaner in 1534, which was then ruled by Rao Jait Singh.

    The 5,28 hectares large fort precinct is studded with palaces, temples and pavilions. These buildings depict a composite culture, manifest in the mix of architectural styles.    Les mer

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    Nilgai or Blue Bull3 Chinkara or Indian Gazelle

    Desert dinner

    12. april, India ⋅ 🌙 32 °C

    A desert tour, well... being carted around on a camel cart and then having dinner outside while watching folklore dances. That's something I've never done before.

    I've certainly been to the desert and ridden a camel. I've also watched folklore dances, for example, in Cambodia. And eating outside? I do that at home two-thirds of the year—the rest I'm on the road.

    All three together? Not yet.
    And I don't need to do it again 🤣🤣🤣 certainly because it feels veeeeeery touristy.

    Still, I saw Nilgai (or Blue Bull) and
    Chinkara (or Indian Gazelle), and the bull camel was definitely impressive.    Les mer

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    Krishna Gopal cowshed Nagaur

    13. april, India ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C

    The shelter takes care of 1.100 cows. These are cows that were either abandoned or found wandering on the streets hungry or were injured and were struggling with life and death.

    They take care of such cows from
    all over Noida by bringing them to this cowshed.

    The place has a total of 14 enclosures with 1100 cows at this point of time. A total of 45 employees have been hired to take
    care of them. There is a hospital with four staff members including a doctor.

    The medical team of the hospital treats sick or injured cows which have been brought here from outside. This is the only Gaushala in NCR with a pathological lab facility where blood tests of cows can also be done. Anyone from NCR can avail the services for their cows here.

    The shelter is financed through donations.    Les mer

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    Jaswant Thada

    13. april, India ⋅ ☀️ 41 °C

    The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.

    The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of Makrana marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the Sun.

    The cenotaph's grounds feature carved gazebos, a tiered garden, and a small lake. There are three other cenotaphs in the grounds. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur.    Les mer

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    Fort Chanwa

    14. april, India ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C

    Today I stay at the hotel. It's possible for the first time, since we stay for the first time at the same hotel for two nights. So I took my time to wash my cloths and use the pool. The hotel is a building of history.

    In 1894, Kaviraj Muraridanji a civil servant of Maharajah Jaswant Singh ll, Ruler of Marwar, Jodhpur from 1876-1895 was granted the rarely known hamlet of Chanwa as "jagir" - a territory awarded in recognition of military operations.

    There he built an exquisite little fortified haveli, today known as Heritage Hotel Fort Chanwa.

    In 1941, however, the village of Chanwa became "khalsa" (owned by the state) as ironically Muraridanji fell victim to a law introduced by himself in the best interest of Marwar, whereby feudal states lacking a male successor or without a recognized adoption in lifetime of the deceased "jagirdar” (owner of the Jagir) were automatically resumed by the state, after his death.

    In 1948, Chanwa was granted as "jagir" to Maharajah Dalip Singh, the youngest son of Maharajah Umaid Singh. However, over time the fortress sank into years of abandonment and decay.

    In 1992, inspired by a wave of successful restorations to heritage properties and encouraged by the burgeoning tourism traffic into Western Rajasthan, Maharaj Dalip Singh, the 24th generation of direct descent from Rao Jodha, ruler and founder of Jodhpur in the 15th century, decided to open the gates of Chanwa to these new "invaders".

    Today, Fort Chanwa has been restored and open up as hotel.    Les mer

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