Jaipur, India: Today is a trip to the city of Jaipur where I will be staying for the next few days. I have reserved a ticket on the Indian rail system, however, this does not necessarily guarantee a seat on the train. If a reservation is made far enough in advance it can be confirmed…
Read more Travel Day: New Delhi to Jaipur: Week 6 / Day 36 / Feb 15
New Delhi, India: Today is going to be about a lot of really old stuff in the New Delhi area. The Mehrauli Archeological Park and Qtub (or Qutub depending on your spelling preference) Minar Complex together hold over 100 significant monuments and buildings. Fear not, I did not visit them all. Upon arriving at the…
Read more Mehrauli Archeological Park and Qtub Minar Complex: Week 5 / Day 35 / Feb 14
New Delhi, India: My first stop of the day was a visit to the Red Fort. So named because of its walls made of red sandstone, the fort is an imposing structure. Built in 1639 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it was the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad. To call this fort large does…
Read more Red Fort and Spice Market: Week 5 / Day 34 / Feb 13
New Delhi, India: First up on today’s itinerary is a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham complex. The complex is an enormous temple and grounds located on the other side of the river form where I am staying. Fortunately, there is Uber and rides are extremely cheap here (about $2.00 for a 45 minute trip). However,…
Read more Beginning to explore Delhi: Week 5 / Day 33 / Feb 12
New Delhi, India: I arrived in New Delhi a bit worn out from the overnight flight. I almost did not make it on to the plane for departure from Israel. I filed for an eVisa from India about a week ago and it was rapidly approved. I printed out and brought the required documentation, but…
