Recording the traditions passed down the generations of my family - from my Nanima to my Mum to me
Hello and a Happy New Year!! I am so sorry for the pretty outrageous amount of time since my last blog post – I was busy exploring India and then by the time I got back to the UK I was wrapped up in all the magical Christmas madness. I…
Our day in Agra began very early with a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. As the most iconic attraction in India and one of the seven wonders of the world, it was high up on my bucket list! We entered through the great gate, decorated with Islamic verses…
Amber Fort (also known as Amer Palace) is a huge ornate Rajasthani palace overlooking Maota Lake. It’s at the top of a hill across four different courtyard levels and was built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh. There are two main gates leading into the first courtyard; the…
We started our day in the pink city by visiting the Hawa Mahal. Known as the ‘Palace of the Winds’ it is a large ornate facade made from pink and red sandstone. It was created in 1799 to allow royal women to watch the street festivals below but remain unseen…
In the afternoon we visited Qutub Minar which is one of the main tourist attractions in Delhi. Entrance fee is 600 rupees for foreigners (a little steep by Indian standards) but it is a beautiful place to visit. The 73m tall minaret was built as a symbol of victory by…
I’m travelling around India this month and wanted to write a post on some of the sightseeing I’ve done in Delhi. There’s so much to see and do – it’s chaotic, crazy and a little overwhelming but I loved it! We started the day at Jama Masjid, a magnificent mosque…
