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 Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur by Canadienne
I ended up here twice on this trip, the first time due to the unexpected illness of my friend Jaclyn. We were only a few days into the trip, and this was the moment when it all came rushing back to me ~ what calls me to this country. The sun rising and the colours evolving on the houses, the sound of prayer call and the din of Bollywood music in the background, falcons flying overhead. . .it was a truly exhilarating moment.
Luckily, I got to return later in my trip with my other girlfriends. . .and found that there was much more to love about the city. The fort though, with its stellar audio tour, ranks as a highlight of the entire trip. Here, we were transported to another era. . .and found ourselves very sad to leave. Leave a Comment
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 Courtyard within the Red Fort,
Agra. ADI by Hmmmm
The fort is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches almost 2.5 km. It consists of a wall built in red sandstone and several buildings inside. The wall has 2 gates, the Delhi Gate and the Amar Singh Gate. You can only enter the fort via the Amar Singh Gate. Part of the fort is still in use by the Indian Army and are not accessible to the public, but there's still enough left to get an insight on the way the Mughals lived in the 16th century.
Actually Akbar The Great built the main part of the Agra fort. Construction of the fort started in 1156 and was finished in 1605. Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal, erected most of the buildings inside the fortress.
A little trivia for you - the emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj, was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in the Agra Fort where he had a view on the building erected for his deceased wife. Shah Jahan is said to have died in the Musamman Burj, a tower with a beautiful marble balcony. From there you probably have the best view on the Taj. Leave a Comment
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 Low Relief on Akbar's Tomb.
Aaron Irving by Hmmmm
Akbar's Mausoleum The complex consists of two buildings, one being the mauso-leum and the other a gigantic gate, connected to each other via a wide paved walkway.
The Tomb itself as you can see in endowed with low relief Calligraphy carved in marble. Around teh Tomb is Marble and other stone inlays and Mosaics. this really is worth the visit. Even if its a little bit of a quick visit. Leave a Comment Directions: Akbar's Tomb is 10kms out of Agra, in the nearby town of Sikander. Just go by Taxi for 100 - 150 rupees.. its no probs. Buses go there, but I am already exhausted just thinking about the bus. Website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5931273/
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 City Palace, Udaipur by Canadienne
It's the largest palace in Rajasthan and is simply fascinating. I recommend hiring a guide; you can explore the palace on your own, but having the historical background and some of the "stories" that accompany its history add so much to the experience.
From the heights of the extensive building, you can get a bird's eye view over Udaipur, known as the "white city," and Lake Pichola with its world-famous palace-hotel. Leave a Comment
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 Evening Aarti in Haridwar,
Uttaranchal by Canadienne
This little town has a pleasant marketplace, a hilltop temple (reached by aerial lift) overlooking the city & river, and a magical evening aarti ceremony on the Ganges to boot.
Each night at dusk, thousands gather to place lit candles, cradled in leaf boats, onto the river. The Ganga is clean and clear here, having just descending from the Himalayas, and the mood of the event is spiritually uplifting. The exceptionally friendly pilgrims, floating candles, ringing bells, and prayers playing over loudspeakers all combined to create a singularly memorable Christmas Day for us. Leave a Comment Directions: 200 kilometres north of Delhi
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 The Prince of Wales Museum in
Mumbai by Paul2001
The museum is open from 10:30am to 6pm from Tuesday to Sunday. It now costs Rs300 to enter the museum. Back when I visited it cost me just Rs30 so inflation must be hitting India. Leave a Comment Address: 159/161 Mahatma Gandhi RdDirections: The Fort district of Mumbai
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 Buland Darwaza (gateway of
magnificence). Sikander by Hmmmm
Akbar's Mausoleum The complex consists of two buildings, one being the mauso-leum and the other a gigantic gate, connected to each other via a wide paved walkway. The gate, known as Buland Darwaza (gateway of magnificence) itself consists of a huge archway and 4 marble minarets. It is more impressive than the mausoleum itself, which is wider but not as overwhelming. The architecture of the mausoleum is very interesting as is it a good example of the mixture of the use of sandstone together with marble. If you stand too long on the courtyard, you might be harassed by the many monkeys, which can become very aggressive. Inside the mausoleum, you find the cenotaph in a very small sober room.
The Tomb itself as you can see in endowed with low relief Calligraphy carved in marble. Around teh Tomb is Marble and other stone inlays and Mosaics. this really is worth the visit. Even if its a little bit of a quick visit. Leave a Comment Directions: Akbar's Tomb is 10kms out of Agra, in the nearby town of Sikander. Just go by Taxi for 100 - 150 rupees.. its no probs. Buses go there, but I am already exhausted just thinking about the bus.Website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5931273/
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 One of the imperial tombs
in the complex by Tijavi
This is a cluster of beautiful tombs where seven of the eight Qutb Shahi sultans are buried.
Who are the Qutb Shahis?
The Qutb Shahis, which dominated this part of southern India from 1518-1687, are the contemporaries of the great Mughals of nothern India, which ruled that part from 1526-1707. In terms of architecture, however, while both great dynasties share the same Islamic tradition, the Qutb Shahi style are said to closely reflect their links to Persia, Turkey and Arabia. In contrast, the norhthern Indian style of the Mughals exhibit certain aspects of adaptation of overseas influence to local conditions. Leave a Comment Address: One kilometer from Golconda FortDirections: Near Golconda Fort, outside Hyderabad, the capital of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
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 Beaches of Lakshadweep by miguelle_guisson
10.) Hampi : A city of ruins filled with historical sites & rock stones placed beautifully all over the city, a ride along the river in a circular boat is a must do.
9.) Agra : Home to world renowned Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. This Magical monument takes your breath away at the first sight & proves that Love is the most important aspect in ones life, Love is what symbolises Taj & love is what symbolise India, where Love is the essence of life.
8.) Puri : In beautiful Orissa, home to one of the 4 most revered Hindu temples of Lord Jaganath ( Lord Krishna ) in India & site of the world famous Rath Yatra festival in India.
7.) Palampur : A small charming hill station in himachal pradesh, filled with tea gardens & amazing sights of Dhauladhar mountain range in the background.
6.) Pondicherry : The union territory of India & in the past the famus French colony, it’s a small & incredibly clean city with nice people & beautiful architecture al over the city.
5.) Goa : The most fun filled, tourist friendly place in India, with incredible beaches, relaxed environment, a mix of Indian & Portuguese architecture all over this lovely state. Its 365 days of Holidays there.
4.) Kerala : The most ideal state in India, the southernmost state of he republic, with backwaters, mountain ranges, wildlife centuries & beaches, it has everything to offer to everyone, my personal choice was backwaters ride.
3.) Jaisalmer : The famous golden city of India, it is an amazing sight if you look the city from far rising above the desert like a grand sand palace. A visit to Jaisalmer is incomplete without staying a night in sam dunes & seeing the sun rise over the desert. Leave a Comment
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 The Blue City (Jodhpur),
Rajasthan by Canadienne
Legend attributes the original use of the colour to caste (Brahmin homes) and alternatively, to the more practical use as a mosquito repellent. . .but whatever the reason, it's truly one of the prettiest sites I've set eyes on.
This photo is the real, un-photoshopped thing. Depending on the light, the houses of Jodhpur's village practically glow! Leave a Comment
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