First steps in India!
2019年9月16日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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, andもっと詳しく
Jama Masjid
2019年9月17日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 fromもっと詳しく
Red Fort
2019年9月17日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofもっと詳しく
President's House
2019年9月17日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 foreignもっと詳しく
India Gate
2019年9月17日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 livesもっと詳しく
Walking tour of Old Delhi
2019年9月18日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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
2019年9月18日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 onもっと詳しく
Tuk Tuk ride to Connaught Place
2019年9月18日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 aもっと詳しく
Ghandi's Memorial
2019年9月18日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 leftもっと詳しく
Ugrasen ki Baoli
2019年9月18日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 heatもっと詳しく
Food Tour!
2019年9月18日, インド ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Well I don’t think I need to say very much other than FOOD!
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Delhi --> Agra
2019年9月19日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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
2019年9月19日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Taj Mahal
2019年9月19日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh
2019年9月20日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh Village
2019年9月20日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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
2019年9月21日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Amber Fort- Jaipur
2019年9月21日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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 stunningもっと詳しく
Jaipur!!
2019年9月21日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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, andもっと詳しく
Jaipur night tour!
2019年9月21日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Jaipur night time tuk tuk tour!
Morning Lasi!
2019年9月22日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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
2019年9月22日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Isarlat Swargasuli Tower
2019年9月22日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 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!
2019年9月22日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Lunch with a View!
2019年9月22日, インド ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C