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Setting Foot in Incredible India


India is a historical country sharing international borders with Pakistan to the north-west, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the north-east and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.

This country is home to ancient architectural structures like forts, gates and towers. Cultural diversity is clearly evident because the country is home to major religions like Buddhism and Hinduisms. 

Setting foot in India has always been in my bucket list. After learning the history of Taj Mahal during my high school, the place has always been a dream destination for me.  The worsening smog condition in New Delhi last December 2017 did not stop me and my friends (Emil, Anette, Ana and Jun) from visiting this country. We got the most out of our three-day visit to New Delhi and Agra. Exploring the two city's attractions, tasting the local foods (including street foods) and immersing ourselves temporarily in their cultures offered unique experiences making us understand their country more.
Taj Mahal
Since we are five in the group, and we got very limited days to tour the city, we decided to get a packaged tour offered by our hotel. DIY travel is possible in India if you have planned ahead of time and got more days to explore the city. We visited the following tourist attractions in New Delhi: Juma Masjid, Humayons Tomb, Rhaj Gat Park, India Gate and Qutub Minar.

Be not surprised on the the difference of the entrance fees given between tourists and locals. Locals are given entrance fees that are 75 or 80 percent lower than that of tourists.

 All the city attractions are usually crowded. Only three or four tourists spots can be visited in a day because traffic is also worse in New Delhi. 
We visited Agra on our second day. The city is a two-hour drive from New Delhi. A whole day is enough to spend in the place as there is not much to see in Agra except for the fort and the famous Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal is one of the most popular tourists destinations in India because of the mosque's undeniably amazing architecture. The story behind building this iconic monument, immortalizing the emperor's wife, mesmerized me more.

 India is truly a diversified country, one that is very rich in traditions, festivals, religions, cultures and heritage.  There is so much more to explore.

 I am definitely planning to return and discover the exciting adventures of the other regions of Incredible India.

Tips:
  • Filipinos traveling to India are required to obtain visas. You can apply for evisa at https://www.indianvisasonline.org.in.
  • When visiting masjid or temples, better not to wear shorts or sleeveless dresses. You will be given scarfs or cloths for an additional fee to cover your body which is not a good thing to see on your photo unless you are creative enough in putting it on.
Humayon's Tomb
Wtih friends at the entrance of Taj Mahal. This trike will bring us to the mausoleum.


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