Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Train

Waiting for our train to arrive.

Train Station, New Delhi, India, November 15, 2013

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Oberoi Amarvilas Grounds & Taj Mahal

View from our room.

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Taj Mahal

Winter haze from heating fuel smoke.

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Pool

The hotel is rated number three in the world for good reason.

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Reception

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Reception Ceiling

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Pool

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Fountain

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Fountain Grass

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Tecoma gaudichodi

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Pool Area

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Fountain

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Courtyard

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Alcove

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Entrance Fountains

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Carpark Fountain

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Carpark Bougainvillea

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Sculpture

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Entrance Courtyard

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Champagne Glasses

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Salon

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Entrance Courtyard

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Door

Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 15, 2013

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Agra Fort

History records that over 1 million men worked for 8 years to build this fort.

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Court

People came here to have grievances settled.

Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 15, 2013

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Taj Mahal from Agra Fort

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Marble Grills

Amazing workmanship.

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Marble Inlay

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Confinement Area

Shah Jahan was confined and died here by his son.

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Alcove

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Ceiling

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Grilled Window

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Room

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Doorway

elaborately carved arch

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Ceiling

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Grilled Window

carved from solid marble

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Watchtower

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Moat

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Gate

beautifully restored

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Mausoleum of Etimad-ud-Daulah

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Mausoleum of Etimad-ud-Daulah

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Grilled Window

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Room

Cenotaph in the background

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

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Shams' Embroidery

anniversary gift for his wife

Kohinoor Museum, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 15, 2013

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Flower Arrangement

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Ox

roam streets and traffic freely

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The Great Gate

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 16, 2013

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Taj Mahal through The Great Gate

A steady stream of people entering the grounds.

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Taj Mahal

This structure has to be seen in person to fully appreciate this wonder of the world.

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Inlay & Carvings

Inlay of semi-precious stones of cornelian, jasper, lapis lazuli, onyx, and topaz.

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Assembly Hall

Near identical structures balance with a mosque on the other side of the Taj Mahal.

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Alcove

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Hallway

Artisans used this area during construction.

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Street Scene

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Tuk tuk

These taxis have many names including auto-rickshaw.

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

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Peanut Cart

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Street Scene

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Celosia cristata

Cockscomb

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King's Seat

The king sat atop this pedestal to hear requests and grievances.

Court, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 16, 2013

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Fatehpur Sikri

Uttar Pradesh, India, November 16, 2013

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Diwan Khana-I-Am

Capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.

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Library

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Panch Mahal

A 5 story palace.

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Anup Talao

An ornamental pool

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Columns

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Muslim Wive's Summer Palace

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Fatehpur Sikri

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Fatehpur Sikri

Uttar Pradesh, India, November 16, 2013

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Watchtower

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Fatehpur Sikri

Uttar Pradesh, India, November 16, 2013

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

Trucks are heavily decorated.

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Camel Carts

Mostly for tourists.

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Horse Cart

Decorated to attract tourists.

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Muzzled Camel

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Street Scene

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Taj Mahal, Sunset

I was hoping that the crowds would be less near sunset.  WRONG!

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Taj Mahal, Sunset

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Taj Mahal, Sunset

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Taj Mahal, Sunset

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Vijay & Indrajit

Vijay was our Agra specialist guide.  Indrajit was our wildlife and logistic guide.

Taj Mahal, Sunset, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 16, 2013

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Courtyard

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Salon

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Street Scene

It is amazing what gets hauled by the pedal rickshaws and carts.

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Food Cart

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Holy Man & Cow

Decorated for donations.

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Chicken Cart

The sign seems to indicate something to do with chicken.

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Street Scene

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Street Scene

Several means of transportation

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Street Scene

Concrete sculptures for sale.

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Big Bales

Big bales of something.

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Rhesus Macaque & Concrete Sculptures

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