Posts Tagged With: Golden Triangle Trip
The Taj Mahal
After having lunch, I used the ATM to withdraw cash before we visited the Taj. The driver dropped us off near the Taj and asked us to take a rickshaw for the rest of the way. It seems taxis are not allowed near the Taj because of the pollution that may spoil the beauty and splendour [...]
Fatehpur Sikhri – Part II
After taking a dozen or so pictures of the monuments, including the central platform that was joined by four bridges which was supposed to be used by the poet Tansen to regale the king, we had to pose for an equal number of filmi snaps which our guide insisted on taking. (Nope – Not sharing!) We were then taken by auto [...]
Purani Dilli ki Sair (SightSeeing in Old Delhi)
We started our first day with a visit to the Jama Masjid at Purani Dilli or Old Delhi. The Jama Masjid is one of the most famous mosques of old Delhi and was built by Shah Jahan. After taking a rickshaw to Chawri bazaar from the nearest metro station, we walked up to the south gate of the Jama Masjid. [...]
Delhi Metro – A Great Experience
Any trip without our car is usually disastrous for us because of the impending travel cost. In Delhi, that was one of my prime concerns. However, I needn’t have worried. The Delhi metro is simply superb. First of all, the location we had picked to stay in, was well-connected. (Thanks to my cousin, who lived in [...]
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