It took me two months, but I finally completed the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) with a visit to Jaipur this past weekend. Michelle and I stayed at a hostel Saturday night, which meant that Sunday was far less rushed than on our trips to Agra and Amritsar.
Pictures can be seen on this Facebook album.
Highlights included:
Amber Fort, located 11 km north of Jaipur
An elephant ride
Hawa Mahal, the facade of which was built to allow royal ladies to people-watch undetected
Jantar Mantar, where, unlike at the one in Delhi, we hired a guide so as to understand what the instruments actually do
An Italian restaurant that served Kingfisher in teacups to get around obtaining a liquor license
The trip reminded me how much I enjoy getting out of Delhi, so I plan on doing more of that over the next few weeks. I think I am heading to Chandigarh Saturday.
