Up very early at 4 AM!!!! We went to the Delhi station, and caught the train to Agra….a two hour journey. It was an upgraded train so we were served snacks, and a full breakfast. Not much time to catch up on sleep, and we arrived in Agra, and transferred by bus to our Agra hotel. Most of us were tired from the early start, as we stayed in our rooms, slept, etc till noon.
Then we went to a vegetarian restaurant for lunch. The cuisine has changed: no mo mos here. Great ! Then by bus to the Agra Red Fort. We had a new guide who explained everything to us. It was the most amazing fort I have ever seen, on a very grand scale. Words only pics suffice. I took many many pics. From the fort, which is very high up, we were able to see the Taj Mahal in the distance. This early Indian civilization was quite sophisticated, and probably the most advanced society at that time.Totally impressed.
We then went by van to see the “Little Taj”. Apparently the main Taj was modelled on this one. All in white, with tombs inside, and very ornate marble design with inlaid colours. There were monkeys hanging around. This Taj was on the banks of a big river. We did not spend long, as we needed to be at the Agra gardens to watch the sunset. I thought the Little Taj was very impressive, although on a very modest scale.
Once there, we were quite close to the back of the Taj, with the river between us and the main Taj. We could see thousands of people in lines trying to see the Taj. Many pics were taken, and we witnessed another “red” sun, perfectly red and round in the sky. Perhaps pollution has caused this?? It was quite relaxing, and then we headed off to a restaurant for supper. At the restaurant was a tabla player, and Sitar player. I took pics, and they allowed me to play!!Pleasant meal, and then hotel and early bed to prepare for the next early start!!
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