First steps in India!
16. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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, andLue lisää
Jama Masjid
17. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 fromLue lisää
Red Fort
17. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLue lisää
President's House
17. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 foreignLue lisää
India Gate
17. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 livesLue lisää
Walking tour of Old Delhi
18. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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
18. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 onLue lisää
Tuk Tuk ride to Connaught Place
18. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 aLue lisää
Ghandi's Memorial
18. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 leftLue lisää
Ugrasen ki Baoli
18. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 heatLue lisää
Food Tour!
18. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Well I don’t think I need to say very much other than FOOD!
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Delhi --> Agra
19. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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
19. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Taj Mahal
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Madhogarh
20. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh Village
20. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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
21. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Amber Fort- Jaipur
21. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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 stunningLue lisää
Jaipur!!
21. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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, andLue lisää
Jaipur night tour!
21. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Jaipur night time tuk tuk tour!
Morning Lasi!
22. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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
22. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Isarlat Swargasuli Tower
22. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 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!
22. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Lunch with a View!
22. syyskuuta 2019, Intia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C