Nizamuddin
Believe it or not, it’s here–my last day in India! I spent most of my last day visiting a very Muslim district, Nizamuddin, and seeing many Muslim monuments, including what’s perhaps Delhi’s most [Read more…]
India 2017, Day 10: Rishikesh, Day 2: Part 2
Across the Universe
At the end of Day 10, Part 1, I crossed the Lakshman Jhula bridge over the Ganges. That brought me closer to my ultimate destination in Rishikesh: the ashram where the Beatles stayed in 1968. [Read more…]
India 2017, Day 10: Rishikesh, Day 2: Part 1
Gateway to the Himalayas
When I woke up on Day 10 in my room at the fabulous Ganga Kinare, all of the inconvenience of Day 9 was far behind me. Day 10 turned out to be just what it was supposed to be–a spectacular day along the [Read more…]
India 2017, Day 8: Delhi, Day 3
South Delhi
Happy Indian Birthday to me! When I planned my trip, I decided that I was going to spend my birthday in India. Today was the day! And a somewhat off-the-beaten-path type of day it was. Who’s ever heard [Read more…]
India 2017, Day 7: Agra, Day 2
Central Agra
Day 6 was so challenging, I seriously questioned the wisdom of traveling the way that I do. I mean, who goes sightseeing around India independently and not with a tour group? On the morning of Day 7, that [Read more…]