Arrival in Varanasi - BrijRama Palace
4 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Our final destination and the final palace of our adventure in India!
(Edited to add flute player in the courtyard in the morning!)
It was a crazy drive to get through the city. Thank goodness weOkumaya devam et
Snack stop with motorcycle test ride
4 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
We just stopped for a snack break (smoke break for our driver/guide) and a nice Royal Enfield Army Edition motorcycle ended up parked next to the car. Eric talked motorcycles with the guy and ended upOkumaya devam et
Taj Mahal
4 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This whole trip has obviously been incredible beyond words, but to see the Taj Mahal in person was like a dream. It’s a UNESCO site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
We woke up at 5am soOkumaya devam et
Fatehpur sikri Palace
3 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
This is a beautiful sandstone complex within the walls of the fort. The detailed decorative carving on some of the buildings is just breathtaking. This king had three wives, and each was of aOkumaya devam et
Jama Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri
3 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
This is described as one of the largest mosques in India. It was just a short walk from the palace. Unfortunately it was more overrun with people hawking their trinkets, which takes away from soakingOkumaya devam et
Universal motor
3 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
There is a small one-cylinder diesel engine that is used in a zillion different applications. One is a vehicle put together with spare parts from lots of other vehicles. It is known as a Jugaad, whichOkumaya devam et
Ceramic craftsman visit
3 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
Our driver/guide Rajeev took us to visit an elderly couple who live near the step-well. They make a very meager living creating little terracotta tea cups that they sell to tea stands for a rupee eachOkumaya devam et
Chand Baori Step Well/Harshad Mata Tmpl
3 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
This step well was an incredible visual experience. It has been dated to the 8-9 century AD. It’s about 100 feet down to the water, which is collected rainwater. The well was used for drinking waterOkumaya devam et
Danger, danger! Indian tailor visit!
2 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We had too much fun visiting this very kind tailor and ordering a few lovely things to have shipped home. They could actually have things done and delivered to our hotel before we leave Jaipur in theOkumaya devam et
Hanuman Temple - the monkey temple
2 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Have you ever held a monkey? Eric and I can now say we have. This temple was established because a statue of the Monkey god Hanuman was found there and there was water coming out of the hillsideOkumaya devam et
The Jantar Mantar Observatory
2 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
We had no idea what we were going to see here, but discovered that it is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a collection of huge astronomical instruments completed in 1734 by the king whoOkumaya devam et
City Palace
2 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Construction of this palace began in 1727, and it is still a residence for the royal family. In fact, for an extra $50US each we could have seen more of the personal residence. But we stuck to theOkumaya devam et
Amber Fort
2 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Two more UNESCO sites today, and the Amber Fort was the first one. Set up on a hill, we actually road an elephant up to the fort. We felt a little funny about that, wondering about how the elephantsOkumaya devam et
Shahpura House - another palace!
1 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
We are feeling very spoiled with a stay for a couple nights in ANOTHER palace, this one in a smaller overall footprint but more rooms. I’m feeling like I can see where the McMennamin brothers mightOkumaya devam et
Hay trucks
1 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
This is how hay is transported on the highway in this part of India. When we saw it transported further south earlier on our trip, the trucks were piled high but not covered. Not sure about theOkumaya devam et
Chittorgarh Fort - World Heritage site
1 Mayıs 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
This is the largest fort in India and the only fort that people still live in. It’s spread over 700 acres and includes remains of palaces, Jain temples and housing. It was originally built in theOkumaya devam et
Invitation to a wedding celebration!
30 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
We were invited this evening to an Indian pre-wedding ceremony in the neighborhood right outside the palace hotel where we are staying!! Our driver/guide is friends with a man who lives in theOkumaya devam et
Miniature Painting demo & gallery visit
30 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
Our guide took us to a gallery full of paintings old and new done in the miniature painting technique. Many were authorized reproductions of some of the paintings that we’d seen in the PalaceOkumaya devam et
Boat to Jagmandir Island Palace
30 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
After our museum visit we had a relaxing boat ride (up to 24 passengers on the boat) to an island in the lake for lunch. It was a beautiful setting and the gardens were lovely!
City Palace Museum
30 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
This museum is in the palace complex where we are staying. Gorgeous details everywhere, and fascinating artifacts! It was really hard to choose just 20 photos (the limit per footprint)!
Shiv Niwas Palace - looking for 007!
29 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Yes, we are staying in a palace for 2 nights, no biggie. 😳😁 Part of the James Bond movie “Octopussy” was filmed here! The palace was built in the early 20th century, in the reign of MaharanaOkumaya devam et
Garden of the Maidens - Sahelyon ki bari
29 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
This was a lovely place for a quick visit in the middle of the city. It was built by Maharana Sangram Singh II as a garden for women. There was a sweet little art gallery with paintings depictingOkumaya devam et
Vintage and Classic Car Collection
29 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
On our way from the airport to the hotel our driver/guide took us to The Palace Udaipur Vintage and Classic Car Museum. I was thinking of my dad and brother as we saw these beautiful vintage cars thatOkumaya devam et
Udaipur
29 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
It was a short airplane ride to get to Udaipur on Vistara airlines, which I’d never heard of. I love flights where you get food from that country! Of note was the fact that some people seem toOkumaya devam et
Sikh temple - Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
28 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
Our guide/driver took us to visit a huge Sikh temple that started in the 17th century. To go inside we had to wear simple scarves to cover our heads.
The gold and inlayed stone work inside wereOkumaya devam et
Qutub Minar - Minaret and Victory Tower
28 Nisan 2023, Hindistan ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
Another UNESCO World Heritage site! The tower was built between 1199 and 1220. It is 238 feet tall and the tallest stone tower in India. It’s made of red sandstone and marble. A large mosque wasOkumaya devam et































































































































































































































































































































































































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