First steps in India!
September 16, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Well I have arrived in India for a two week tour of Rajasthan (the land of the kings), it will be an amazing experience! First impressions are the juxtaposition between the brand new metro system, andRead more
Jama Masjid
September 17, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
First stop on my first day in New Delhi is Jama Masjid, a Muslim mosque and the largest mosque in the whole of India. The area outside of the mosque is called Chandni Chowk, and as you can see fromRead more
Red Fort
September 17, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Next stop is the Red Fort of New Delhi, this imposing building was built in 17th century and covers an area of over 2.5KM. The grounds were absolutely stunning, mixed inside is a large number ofRead more
President's House
September 17, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Top of the Rajpath is the President’s house, built by the British to show their colonial power, this cluster of government buildings is home to India’s Parliament, presidents house and foreignRead more
India Gate
September 17, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
Final stop of the day before heading back to the hotel is the India Gate. The gate is a war memorial unveiled in 1933, it stands as a memorial for the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their livesRead more
Walking tour of Old Delhi
September 18, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
First stop of the tour was a rickshaw ride through old Delhi before carrying on on foot we weaved our way through the narrow and busy streets of old Delhi!
Sikh Temple
September 18, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Sikh Temple on old Delhi. We were shown around the multiple buildings of the temple and then we were able to help in the kitchens of the GIANT canteen. Everyday they serve 50,000 people, they rely onRead more
Tuk Tuk ride to Connaught Place
September 18, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
This afternoon we are doing a walking tour of old Delhi including the most important thing... food! But to get over to the old side of Delhi we took a Tuk Tuk ride through the streets, it is such aRead more
Ghandi's Memorial
September 18, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
First stop on our tour is the final home of Ghandi, needing little background he was assassinated shortly after India gained their indepe from the United Kingdom. It was at his home when Ghandi leftRead more
Ugrasen ki Baoli
September 18, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Next stop on the tour of Ugrasen Ki Baoli, or in English it is called a step well. Created in order to store water, these are very, very deep, which acted as means to keep water safe during the heatRead more
Food Tour!
September 18, 2019 in India ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Well I don’t think I need to say very much other than FOOD!
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Delhi --> Agra
September 19, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Next stop on the trip is Delhi —🚞—> Agra, taking a 2 hour express train we should arrive in Agra around 10:30.
Agra Fort
September 19, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Taj Mahal
September 19, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh
September 20, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh Village
September 20, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
After exploring our palace for the night we were taken for a walk around the village below, it was a wonderful way to see a different side of India, one which is a world away from the cities!
Morning in Madhogarh
September 21, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Amber Fort- Jaipur
September 21, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
This imposing fort really was something that could have inspired the likes of Game of Thrones, the castle is full of symbols from the royal family, with beautiful rock painting and stunningRead more
Jaipur!!
September 21, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We’ve made it to the next major city Jaipur! We had a short walk around the central pink city and then went for lunch at a lovely roof top hotel! I tried the paneer curry, it was great, andRead more
Jaipur night tour!
September 21, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Jaipur night time tuk tuk tour!
Morning Lasi!
September 22, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Morning cup of Lasi just outside the pink city- this is a sweet yoghurt like drink, they mostly have it at breakfast though during the summer it is had frequently to help cool down!
Walking around Jaipur
September 22, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Isarlat Swargasuli Tower
September 22, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Amazing view from the top, really get a feel for the size of the city and the beautiful buildings.
Palace of the Winds!
September 22, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Lunch with a View!
September 22, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
























































































































































































