July 03, 2006
In Agra to see the marble wonder
At this point of the trip, both H. and I were exhausted in terms of seeing any more forts, palaces,...Read this update
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July 02, 2006
Fatehpur Sikri, A Ghost Fort and Palace
Enjoyed the palace-fort at Fatehpur Sikri. Designed by Persian emperor, Akbar the Great, he believed in the harmony of all...Read this update
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July 01, 2006
Entering the Golden Triangle via Jaipur, the Pink City
Known as the Pink City and fortified by pink walls, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The maharajah of Jaipur...Read this update
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June 28, 2006
Pushkar, a Hindu Pilgrimage Town
Passed through the Muslim pilgrimage town of Ajmer on the way to the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pushkar. The Brahma...Read this update
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Udaipur, City of Lakes
Udaipur is considered as the most romantic town in Rajasthan. Known as the City of Lakes, the town seems to...Read this update
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June 27, 2006
Ranakpur, A Change of Scenery
On the way to Ranakpur, where the famous Jain temples are located, the scenery changed from desert landscape to forest....Read this update
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June 26, 2006
Jodhpur, the Blue City
Okay, now it’s melting/dying hot. Close to 50 degrees Celsius in the desert town, Jodhpur is known as the Blue...Read this update
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June 25, 2006
Jaisalmer, the Golden City
Reached, I think, one of the hottest places on earth. Jaisalmer was 47 degrees Celsius when we drove in. A...Read this update
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June 23, 2006
Getting Hot Over Here in Bikaner
The next town, Bikaner, turned out to be much bigger and chaotic. Being closer to the Thar Desert makes it...Read this update
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June 22, 2006
Mandawa, A City of Havelis (Living Art Quarters)
Entered the small desert town of Mandawa to see intricately detailed and designed havelis. Havelis are old homes that are...Read this update
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A Bit of Culture Shock
Okay, I must admit that I’m glad to have gone the driver route. Especially since this is the hottest time...Read this update
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June 21, 2006
Delhi
Gosh, preparing for a trip to India took a bit of research and planning (seriously, it seems like every other...Read this update
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