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Doors inside Jaipur City Palace (Pink City, Jaipur, India)

Itinerary – 10 Days in India

May 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Early this year, I spent 10 days in India. Yes, I know, for a huge country like India, 10 days is a joke, right? 😀 That’s why, I chose to explore New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. These three cities are the usual tourist destinations for those who have little time in

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Interesting Facts About Agra Fort

March 7, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Agra Fort is another Mughal fortress that speaks volumes of Indian history. We all know that Agra is synonymous with its timeless Taj Mahal. But, if you go beyond the world-renowned marble architecture, you’ll find yourself busy with other places of interest. There’s Sikandra where the Emperor Akbar the Great

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Fatehpur Sikri in Agra – City of Victory

March 5, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 3 Comments

Taj Mahal is not the only tourist attraction worth visiting in Agra, India. If you have time to spare before you get on your train to another destination, visit Fatehpur Sikri. It’s just 40 kms outside Agra and there’s a bus that goes there from the main station in Agra.

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The Beautiful Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri

March 4, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The beautiful Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the area. Fatehpur Sikri is an hour drive from Agra and it is one of the most visited places, next to Taj Mahal. The Friday Mosque sits on top of a hill, overlooking a

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The Magnificent Tomb of Akbar the Great

February 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar the Great isn’t the usual tourist destination. For most tourists in Agra, Taj Mahal is the only reason why they visit the city. Akbar the Great is, no doubt, considered the greatest of all Mughal emperors that ruled India. He is the son of

I Wasn't Allowed to Bring my Rainbow Wig Inside the Taj Mahal.

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I Wasn't Allowed to Bring my Rainbow Wig at Taj Mahal

February 10, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yes, that’s true. I wasn’t allowed to bring my rainbow wig inside the Taj Mahal. People with backpacks were sent to the scanner line to have their things scanned. Unfortunately, my rainbow wig was detected and the girl in-charged asked what it was for. I told her “it’s a harmless wig

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Taj Mahal – The Monument of Love

February 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Visiting Taj Mahal – The Monument of Love – is something you should include in your bucket list. What comes to mind when the Taj Mahal is mentioned? Love. Undying love. Yes, Taj Mahal is always synonymous with the undying love of Emperor Shah Jahan to his favorite wife. He