First steps in India!
16 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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, andЧитать далее
Jama Masjid
17 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 fromЧитать далее
Red Fort
17 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofЧитать далее
President's House
17 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 foreignЧитать далее
India Gate
17 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 livesЧитать далее
Walking tour of Old Delhi
18 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 onЧитать далее
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I wondered if you’d have to cover your head on the temple and here’s my answer...
Tuk Tuk ride to Connaught Place
18 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 aЧитать далее
Ghandi's Memorial
18 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 leftЧитать далее
Ugrasen ki Baoli
18 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 heatЧитать далее
Food Tour!
18 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Well I don’t think I need to say very much other than FOOD!
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Delhi --> Agra
19 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Taj Mahal
19 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh
20 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Madhogarh Village
20 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Amber Fort- Jaipur
21 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 stunningЧитать далее
Jaipur!!
21 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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, andЧитать далее
Jaipur night tour!
21 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Jaipur night time tuk tuk tour!
Morning Lasi!
22 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Isarlat Swargasuli Tower
22 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 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 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Lunch with a View!
22 сентября 2019 г., Индия ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C