Follow the Journey: 3) Aagra-The City of the Taj
Here are photos from Aagra (Mon 1st May):
Day Itinerary (in order of travel):
1. Sikandra ** (Named after the Afghan ruler Sikander Lodi. Sikandra is the final resting place of Emperor Akbar. Built in 1613)
2.Aagra Fort **
Our drive from Delhi - Aagra (approx. 4hrs)
Typical animals on the road
Stopping for Chai Tea with our Driver
(who charged us only $250AUD pax 5days!)
Sikander - The Grand Entrance
Inside Sikandra & Honey Bees settling at home
Walking to the Tomb of Akbar
Feeding the Gazelles & Monkeys
Next stop The very massive Aagra Fort
Inside the courtyard
The stunning columns & archways
Can You Spot the Taj ?
Everything is made of Marble..
It's an illusion, I'm actually pretty high up!
The typical Street Kids & Poverty next to
stunning tourist architectures
(talk about opposites!)
The Entrance to the Taj
The Taj Mahal! I'm finally here!!
The best 'wonder of the world' I've seen so far!!
Side of Taj
Guess what's at the back of Taj?
SEWAGE & RUBBISH!
(another one of many opposites in India)
The two identical building
50-metres next to each side of the Taj
(Yes those ppl were more fans who asked for a pic with me again!)
close up of The Taj - stunning marble olright!
Our New Found Friends
who just wanted a pic with us
Half hour drive later, we're at Fetahpur Sikri
and guess who I bumped into?
Sandeep's other group of friends from Sydney
whom are my ex-Syd church friends!
The secret underground chamber
that stretches 50km leading to the Taj
The tombs of religious ppl:
Men=outside, Women=inside (that's the way! =)
Muslims tying their prayers at the temple
Finally to finish our day, it's retail therapy time!
Typical street markets in India
Want some funny looking rockmelons?
or maybe just some colours for your forehead?
ok fine, maybe just buy 1 bangle with blings?
posted by vpmy @ 9:00 pm
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