Last seven days can be looked upon as just a week passed by like so many had, but this one was different, in terms of different experiences things which had happened. I cannot pack it all in a sngle post of course. So here I got more matter to write on and m lucky for that.
I’ll start off with exactly one week back when there was sort of a reunion with Sanath my team mate who works from Mysore and came to see Delhi. This is guy is pretty much fascinated by the history of it and so he spent one full week measure each corner of City and even Meerut. We already had plans that ill be joining his friends along for the Agra which they had planned before.
It was last Friday night around 11 when I came to my home from Chandigarh and next day I was supposed to leave for Agra. Sanath was waiting for me in IIT Delhi campus. From there we have to reach H nizamuddin Rly station where 5 other people would be waiting for us. By the time we started from delhi it was 11 AM 2 hours delay from the original plan. Anyways we started off other guys were Sanath’s College mates. They all were having a great time as it was reunion for them also. Finally we stopped at Prakash dhaba on the way to Agra. It was somewhere near Palwal and there for the first time I had real “Dhabba Breakfast”, heavy paranthas, lassi , Butter, curd, chutney and all was so tasty. Start was perfect for the journey. Coz of the amount we stuffed in our tummies it was evident that soon we will falling asleep. Highway of Delhi to Agra is nicely made there was no interruption in sleep till Rain looked upon us in Mathura.
While in Mathura our Cab driver pointed out at white monument which was somewhat identical to Taj and then he told us the story that people tried to copy Taj Mahal but were not able to. Slowly when we reached near to it we came to know that it was a Gurudwara and he was trying making some fascinating stories. Chalo anyways by around 3:30 we were at Agra. First out driver took us to the sweet shop where we purchased tones of famous Agra petha. And then finally we arrived at Agra Red fort. Fort is almost identical to what we have in Delhi Red fort, the entrance and Deewan-E-Aam, Deewan –E-Khas are also almost same. Reaching on the spot reminded me of the time when I went to Agra when I was in 2nd Standard in School from School trip. That time also we first went to Agra fort saw the Tajmahal from there and then Went to wonder of the world. Fort was well maintained and it was looking really beautiful also the view of taj from it also was great. Our Cab driver told us to be back by 4:20 as we need to cover up taj before 6 or else itll be closed. So within one hour in hurry we covered up the fort and started towards the Main attraction of the trip.
Yup so finally we were there, they made large park around the entrance of it and no pollution emitting vehicle were allowed in there. There were Tongas, Rickshaws and Electric Caddy Cabs. They I looked towards the Ticket window
Indian nationals Entry Fee : 20 Rs
Foreign nationals Fee: 750 Rs
First time I saw that difference in tickets based on that criteria any ways our guard was explaining about the buildings and surrounding but I was least interested in that and I was only clicking around the pics of the Entrance. Finally we were there from the entrance gate there it was visible standing majestically in white color. The size of it you will not get idea while in pics or TV, seeing it actually will make you believe that why it is amongst the Wonders of the world.
There were many people around and seeing at it with different feeling within them some were amazed 90% were busy in clicking up pics at that spot and there were many couples also which were completely into the romantic era when they saw The Symbol of Love in front of them. Then only I was one foreign couple looking at taj for a long time and then they kissed each other there itself in front of them there were some Rajathani joint Family was passing by. Looking at those foreigners Rajashthani Ladies burst into laughter and giggle amongst themselves, and other Gentlemen were trying to act like they haven’t seen anything and were walking in straight line.
After that we entered Taj it was almost dark that time as time was almost 6 o clock. Post that we clicked some 100 of photos and set our journey back. But before starting of our driver took us to the plsce where we can buy some local handicraft and hand woven cloths. Stuff was all good I just bought one Agarbatti stand and finally we started back to Delhi. I reached home around 2 AM.
All in all it was Great day and It was my long awaited moment to see taj. Although I had seen it in my childhood and there were many changes too. Previously I was very dirty and muddy around taj entrance. But now it was well maintained and all the effort are being made to save Taj Mahal eroding because of air pollution and Acid rain. All the factories are closed within 40 km radius of Taj. A great and necessary step which is required to save this great building.
This post went so much long I didn’t expected it…. chalo ill close it soon …. More to come about this week keep reading.
I’ll start off with exactly one week back when there was sort of a reunion with Sanath my team mate who works from Mysore and came to see Delhi. This is guy is pretty much fascinated by the history of it and so he spent one full week measure each corner of City and even Meerut. We already had plans that ill be joining his friends along for the Agra which they had planned before.
It was last Friday night around 11 when I came to my home from Chandigarh and next day I was supposed to leave for Agra. Sanath was waiting for me in IIT Delhi campus. From there we have to reach H nizamuddin Rly station where 5 other people would be waiting for us. By the time we started from delhi it was 11 AM 2 hours delay from the original plan. Anyways we started off other guys were Sanath’s College mates. They all were having a great time as it was reunion for them also. Finally we stopped at Prakash dhaba on the way to Agra. It was somewhere near Palwal and there for the first time I had real “Dhabba Breakfast”, heavy paranthas, lassi , Butter, curd, chutney and all was so tasty. Start was perfect for the journey. Coz of the amount we stuffed in our tummies it was evident that soon we will falling asleep. Highway of Delhi to Agra is nicely made there was no interruption in sleep till Rain looked upon us in Mathura.
While in Mathura our Cab driver pointed out at white monument which was somewhat identical to Taj and then he told us the story that people tried to copy Taj Mahal but were not able to. Slowly when we reached near to it we came to know that it was a Gurudwara and he was trying making some fascinating stories. Chalo anyways by around 3:30 we were at Agra. First out driver took us to the sweet shop where we purchased tones of famous Agra petha. And then finally we arrived at Agra Red fort. Fort is almost identical to what we have in Delhi Red fort, the entrance and Deewan-E-Aam, Deewan –E-Khas are also almost same. Reaching on the spot reminded me of the time when I went to Agra when I was in 2nd Standard in School from School trip. That time also we first went to Agra fort saw the Tajmahal from there and then Went to wonder of the world. Fort was well maintained and it was looking really beautiful also the view of taj from it also was great. Our Cab driver told us to be back by 4:20 as we need to cover up taj before 6 or else itll be closed. So within one hour in hurry we covered up the fort and started towards the Main attraction of the trip.
Yup so finally we were there, they made large park around the entrance of it and no pollution emitting vehicle were allowed in there. There were Tongas, Rickshaws and Electric Caddy Cabs. They I looked towards the Ticket window
Indian nationals Entry Fee : 20 Rs
Foreign nationals Fee: 750 Rs
First time I saw that difference in tickets based on that criteria any ways our guard was explaining about the buildings and surrounding but I was least interested in that and I was only clicking around the pics of the Entrance. Finally we were there from the entrance gate there it was visible standing majestically in white color. The size of it you will not get idea while in pics or TV, seeing it actually will make you believe that why it is amongst the Wonders of the world.
There were many people around and seeing at it with different feeling within them some were amazed 90% were busy in clicking up pics at that spot and there were many couples also which were completely into the romantic era when they saw The Symbol of Love in front of them. Then only I was one foreign couple looking at taj for a long time and then they kissed each other there itself in front of them there were some Rajathani joint Family was passing by. Looking at those foreigners Rajashthani Ladies burst into laughter and giggle amongst themselves, and other Gentlemen were trying to act like they haven’t seen anything and were walking in straight line.
After that we entered Taj it was almost dark that time as time was almost 6 o clock. Post that we clicked some 100 of photos and set our journey back. But before starting of our driver took us to the plsce where we can buy some local handicraft and hand woven cloths. Stuff was all good I just bought one Agarbatti stand and finally we started back to Delhi. I reached home around 2 AM.
All in all it was Great day and It was my long awaited moment to see taj. Although I had seen it in my childhood and there were many changes too. Previously I was very dirty and muddy around taj entrance. But now it was well maintained and all the effort are being made to save Taj Mahal eroding because of air pollution and Acid rain. All the factories are closed within 40 km radius of Taj. A great and necessary step which is required to save this great building.
This post went so much long I didn’t expected it…. chalo ill close it soon …. More to come about this week keep reading.
2 comments:
Hmmm ..paratha's in that dhabba was too good man.
Agra was too good. delhi is good man ,want to have one more encounter with delhi.
waiting for your other experience.
:) Agra's experience will be done till here only next will be what happned in Office..
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