A fascinating trip through Northern India
Long delayed we finally make our way to the Indian subcontinent exploring the Mughal monuments around Delhi and finding tigers in the jungle
Ambience Mall and back to the US
Before we leave we have to spend a few hours somewhere and we choose the Ambience Mall near the airport which is quite similar to malls in the US
Sunder Nursery, a surprising park
Sunder Nursery a relatively new addition to the string of parks in Delhi is worth visiting due to the mix of architectural and natural wonders
Sulabh International Museum Of Toilets
We start our last day with an interesting visit to the unusual International Museum of Toilets near the airport
Back to Delhi Metro and the Ambience Mall
Today is a relatively short return trip stopping in Gurugram for our last night and exploring the nearby Ambience Mall in the evening
Buying Inlayed Marble in Agra
Our driver takes us to the Marble Emporium where we explore the beautiful art and even buy a thing or two
Akbar’s Tomb, a hidden jewel in Agra
In the afternoon we drive to Akbar’s Tomb a hidden jewel that few tourists bother visiting even though it is in our opinion one of the best places in Agra
Taj Mahal, the world’s most famous mausoleum
Taj Mahal a popular and beautiful site is one of the new Wonders of the World and a Unesco WHS so it was a must see during our Agra visit
Mehtab Bagh, the Taj Gardens
We end the day at Mehtab Bagh, the Taj Mahal Gardens, with a beautiful view of the Taj over the Yamuna river
Itmad-ud-Daula, the Baby Taj
After Agra Fort the next stop is at the beautiful Itmad-ud-Daula mausoleum or Baby Taj which is smaller but more decorated compared to the Taj Mahal