For a long time India seemed like an unobtainable destination on my never-ending bucket list; the place I would for some reason never get to. Not for fear of safety or the unknown, but rather the vastness of the country and the advanced regret of not being able to see everything. Of course, I would be worried about how to get the most out of a trip. So, I was straight on the bandwagon when my partner told me he was being sent to India for work. I was delighted I had found my way to this huge country. We were starting small with our a Golden Triangle India itinerary.
Our Golden Triangle India Itinerary
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I was heading there for only eight days and would explore the Golden Triangle, a 3-city Golden Triangle itinerary route, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, that gives both beginner and seasoned travellers a taste for the Indian culture and landscape and for those with an interest in travel photography in India, your own mini photography tour of India. In hindsight, getting that small taste was enough to satiate me and left me with thoughts and experiences I would process for at least a few weeks after returning. India is a symphony of beeping horns, fast tongue Hindi, and carefree cows.
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Jaipur Highlights
Our Rajasthan Tour plan began in Jaipur was what I imagined India to be; chaotic street traffic weaved between street markets and ornate buildings. Jaipur, also know as the pink city, the colour of hospitality. While it’s not quite pink, but rather a terracotta shade, the city was painted in anticipation of a royal visit from Prince Albert in 1870s and has remained ever since in the old city.
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This city is the epitome of traditional craftsmanship, from the hand block printing of fabrics and to hear how many months go into hand knotting a single rug no bigger than a beach towel. Most people recognise the City Palace by the famous Peacock Gate, which is just one of four gates, each representing a season of the year. The intricacies are just beautiful.
