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| Tajmahal Tour |
Last month, we all 3 sisters planned to go out of the City. Reason being, we were very tired of our monotonous routine life and were looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of Delhi, the place we live in. With my two sisters Bhawna and Ekta, I too was very excited for this short trip.
As there was nothing much to do on weekends, we found it the best time to visit Agra. We opted for the convenient travelling option, taxi. Involved in the discussion about Agra, the travel plan and several other fun-filled things we were supposed to enjoy there, we reached Agra after 4 hours. Well, the journey was tiring, but still we were extremely excited to see Taj Mahal.
On being reached Uttar Pradesh, the home land of Taj Mahal we were filled with an amazing feeling. Among one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj is one such monument about which I had been reading and listening since my childhood. Fortunately, we got the opportunity to see it in the evening, when it looks the best. Casted by moonlight, the dazzling Taj Mahal was looking spectacular. Built with beautiful white marble, the monument creates an impressive view.
Being there, we did not want to miss out the opportunity to savour the Mughlai cuisine. We found plenty of options but we opted for tandoori chicken, seekh and even tandoori fish, which were followed by petha (a sweet dish) and gazak.
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| Agra Fort |
Lying on the bank of river Yamuna, Agra Fort is another spectacular spot of Agra. Imposing architecture, majestic building and the red sand stone stretches just grabbed our attention. Bhawna, my elder sister just could not take her eyes off from the monument. Though the fort has two gates-the Delhi Gate and the Amar Singh Gate but the entry was allowed only via the second one. While Ekta was admiring the architectural beauty of the monument, I was just trying to believe myself of being there.
Well, we had some time in our hand, so we decided to visit Fatehpur Sikri to make the most of our visit to Agra. The decision was worth as it gave us the opportunity to explore the royalty and architecture of Mughal era. The monument made in the contemporary style was clearly reflected.
Buland Darwaza and Sikandara were other place which became a part of our exploration during our Agra tour. Being a shopaholic, I could not helm myself buying intricate Mughal style jewellery. It was affordable and above all, having unique designs.
