We left Bundi and continued by train and 4WD towards what the itinerary listed as permanent luxury tentsite.
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From Stepwells to Villages and an exclusive Lunch
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We spent a whole day in and around Bundi – going through the local attractions. We started the day with – what I consider the most impressive – a visit to two stepwells – both simply wells with steps leading … Continue reading
Bundi – … to Town
After the tour of the palace we made our way back to the hotel by foot … no ‘exciting’ tuk-tuk rides this time 😉
Bundi – from Palace …
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On arrival in Bundi – after a quick stop at our hotel and an ‘exciting’ tuk-tuk ride we made it to Bundi Palace for a guided tour …
Jaipur to Bundi
After two nights in Jaipur we continued our trip and – this time on private transport – continued towards Bundi.
Jaipur – Observatory & City Palace
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Today we had a free day … so the plan for the day was on us. Most of the group decided to go for the observatory and the city palace.
Jaipur – City Exploration
On return from the fort we had lunch and some time to relax. We met again in the afternoon for an extended tour around town and the markets – including a short detour to the Palace of the Winds.
Jaipur – the Amber Fort
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We did not go down in pace – and continued on to Jaipur today – with the first stop at the Amber Fort, close to the Amer quarter of the city of Jaipur. The Amber Fort is – yet another … Continue reading
Bassi & Fort Madhogarh
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We were on the move again, this time using the ice bus (I was literally cold to the bone, when we got of the bus) – heading into the direction of Jaipur; however we got of a bit before – … Continue reading
The Taj Mahal
Everyone knows it, everyone has at least seen a picture of it – and considers it THE quintessential Indian building – the Taj Mahal.
So here we were – visiting the Taj Mahal, getting our own impression.
On first glimpse it was the same wow-effect as with other major monuments (e.g. Machu Pichu, the great wall of China or Angkor Wat) … however – at least for me – that did not last too long.
The place was packed with people … and felt more like India-themed area in Disneyland. The atmosphere and magic emanating from the buildings and their setup – in my view – was kind of overpowered by all those people. So nice to look at, but without the aura of other places.
Ultimately – this was kind to be expected … as the Taj Mahal is the main attraction in India, with virtually every tourists stopping by at some point – – for me the Taj Mahal is one of the highlights and probably the most anti-climatic experience of the trip at the same time.
