Varanasi at Dawn
We watched the sun come up and we saw people washing themselves in the river. Also it is another significant
Varanasi at Dusk
Having arrived at Varanasi and settled in at the Homestay, we went on a guided tour that took in dusk
The Red Fort in Agra
Slightly out of sequence but I forgot to mention The Red Fort in Agra. As forts go it’s offers a
Agra to Varanasi by Train
Not just any train but this one was first class. The tuck tuck driver met us at the hostel on
Taj Mahal
We were in the queue at 5.30am for the dawn slot. Doors opened at 6.00am. If you are thinking of
Caption Competition #2
Can I get Planet of the Apes with this?
Great Railway Journeys in India #1
The Rough Guide advises to get to the station an hour early but offers no reason why. Greater investigation finds
Off the tourist track – Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan
On a tour of the sites of Jaipur (outside the city) ended on a high when we were taken here.
Continue readingOff the tourist track – Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan
You Can’t Have Too Many Steps
There are more than a few step wells in Rajasthan and I think this is one of the best. What!
Jaipur Flower and Veg Market
A fabulous place to buy your fruit and veg although not the kind of place you want to walk to