Delhi was the final of the 3 cities of the Golden Triangle I was able to visit while in India. The other two cities are Jaipur and Agra. Delhi is the national capital of India and home to about 25 million people. It consists of twin cities, Old and New Delhi. Delhi is the cultural…
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I was able to spend one day in Agra, India visiting the main two sites – the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Visiting the Taj Mahal left my jaw dropped and my heart full of wonder! The Taj Mahal, a monument known around the world, is India’s most famous site and tourist attraction. It…
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While in India, I had the opportunity to visit the three cities that are part of the Golden Triangle of India – Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi. Jaipur, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 and is said to be the first planned city of India. It is filled with remarkable fortresses…
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Kochi, with Cochin as its colonial name, is the biggest city in the state of Kerala. This port city has been an important spice-trading center on the west coast of India since the 14th century. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala state and English is widely spoken. The people here practice a variety of…
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