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City. Pink is the color of joy and hospitality. But perhaps you have here but somewhat exaggerated. Jaipur is the capital Radhjasthans (with 2.3 million inhabitants) and was built by Raja Singh II. Raja Singh II came out of the house of Amber, which served the Great Mughals for 4 generations. We take up our quarters in Jaipur, the Mansingh Tower. During our stay the Divali festival took place just at this time. This is one of the biggest Hindu festivals dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, who is responsible for happiness and welfare of the Indians.


Before the Divali festival in Jaipur

 


Before the Divali festival in Jaipur

 



 The European Saint

The fort AMBER and the elephants

Of course, a stay in Jaipur is also connected with a visit to the Amber Fort. The fort was in 1586 - built in 1614 and can be reached by jeep or on elephant either. Behind the fort is a scary-looking ruined city and the valley below is the old amber. Here the legend is to be located by an immense treasure, which has led to the most unsuccessful treasure hunt of all time.

With luck you will encounter snake charmers. Always keep a few 10 - Rubien ready. Very worth seeing in Jaipur city palace, which in turn consists of many small palaces. One of the most beautiful is the mirror palace. Partly , this palace is still inhabited by the descendants of the former ruler, another part is converted into a museum. He is a witness of an era full of abundance. In the evening we try to process the impressions. After a delicious dinner, this is no small matter.

The next day we go to Agra !


Amber Fort


The Snake Charmer

 



The elephants of Amber Fort

The ruined city of Fatehpur Sikri
  Agra is the highlight of our trip for me. Until there is 250 km, past wheat fields and working in the field women. We see water buffalo and goats. We have a long stop and take the opportunity to visit the ruined city and winning city Fatehpur Sikri. Builder is the Mughal emperor Akbar (1542-1605), who in gratitude about the birth of his second Son, and to the memory of his victory over Gujarat arise this city was. It is remarkably well preserved. Akbar had three wives, princesses, Hindu, Muslim and Christian faith. All three were allowed to practice their faith. However, after 14 years he left that city. Historians believe that the constant water shortage was to blame. Would be possible, however, that his presence was required in Lahore, because the North gave him political problems. We have reached the last leg of our journey: Agra.  

An impressive place


The Pavillion

 

The tomb TAJ MAHAL

How many times have I dreamed of as a child from stand before the tomb of Shah Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz. A dream! We are located in Jaypee Palace Hotel. A very modern building complex, but also very large. Get inside is not a problem coming out more likely. The Taj Mahal was started in 1631. However, until the consummation, it took a total of 22 years, and it required the labor of 20,000 workers who built it. It is entirely constructed of marble. But you describe details that would mean for me to reduce this structure on the pure technical performance. You simply must have stood even before this unique monument of love once. Shah Jahan lost his favorite wife, Mumtaz by the birth of his 14th Child. Mumtaz followed him during their marriage everywhere, even into the camp, when Shah Jahan was at war.

 


Jutta and Klaus before the TAJ MAHAL



A tremendous impact

 


Mood from the guest

The Red Fort of AGRA

The visit of the impressive Agra Fort completes our vacation. Mughal emperor Akbar began this building in 1565, but mainly from sandstone. His grandson Shah Jahan replaced large parts of marble. You can visit paradise living areas, which he had built for Mumtaz. Ironically, Shah Jahan spent his last years in this fort when he was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb here. We now leave a region in the great moguls and the princes of the Rajputs have left us wonderful palaces and a touch of 1000 and one night.

    It goes tomorrow morning to Delhi and after a short stay in the main hotel The Clermont waiting with snacks and refreshing shower on us, continue through Vienna to Hannover. Hildesheim, we're back and have lots to talk about.



The Agra Fort

 


The entrance to the Fort



In the courtyard

 


The Palace of the prisoners Shah Jahan

A thank you for the interesting trip

I would like to thank our tour guide, the many attentive hotel staff, our driver, who has an incredible driving skills, my husband Klaus, of all my literary outpourings, in any form by reads and criticizes or corrects me. I am grateful for the publication and that you have stayed to the end on the ball.

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Publication Date: 02-12-2014

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