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Next stop #Agra. I had heard many negative things before going, but it just felt like another Indian city to me, and I actually liked it.
Most people go to Agra only for the #TajMahal, but there’s actually much more around the city
There are other beautiful Mughal mausoleums, the Red Fort, and not too far away, Fatehpur Sikri, with its impressive mosque complex and historic architecture.
The Taj Mahal is perfect. The symmetry, the white marble, it’s hard to explain until you see it yourself.
#Jaipur was my last stop in #Rajasthan. A city packed with highlights like the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and the Monkey Temple. But it was also the most chaotic city I visited in the region.
There’s a lot to see in Jaipur, and architecturally it’s impressive, but walking around the city exhausted me. Endless traffic, noise, crowds and trash everywhere. After a few days, I felt pretty overwhelmed.
After #Jaisalmer I went to #Bikaner, a much less visited city… and I kind of understand why. It was my least favorite in Rajasthan. Messy, chaotic, and not that much to see compared to others.
But Bikaner is a good the base to visit the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the “Rat Temple.”
Thousands of rats everywhere. Running around, climbing, walking between your feet. It’s bizarre and definitely not for everyone, but easily the most unique thing I did there.
And then there’s the desert. Doing an excursion into the Thar is a must, but I’d skip the typical tours.
If you can, go for something more intimate, starting from a small village makes the whole experience feel much more real.
Took a train from #Jodhpur and ended up at what felt like the edge of India, #Jaisalmer, right next to the #TharDesert. #india
They call it the Golden City, cause the whole place glows with that warm sandstone architecture, especially under the desert light.
Inside the fort there’s a whole micro city, people living, shops, daily life happening within the walls.
The havelis (old merchant houses) are incredibly detailed, and even the cenotaphs on the outskirts have this quiet, striking beauty.
Add the surrounding hills and places like Mandore Garden not far away, and there’s actually quite a lot to see here.
Definitely one of the highlights of Rajasthan for me.
Next city, #Jodhpur ended up being one of the cities that really drew me in while traveling through #Rajasthan
The old town and its market feel like a step back in time, chaotic, colorful and full of life at every corner
Then there’s the Blue City itself, with houses climbing up the hills and giving Jodhpur that unique look.
And above it all, the massive Mehrangarh Fort dominating the skyline, impossible to ignore and even better once you’re inside.
Just arrived in #Rajasthan, starting with #Udaipur, the famous City of Lakes. And I have to say, I liked it more than I expected
It’s not just the lakes and the surrounding hills, or even the old town
There’s something about the whole setting that makes it a really enjoyable place to explore
But the highlight is the City Palace, massive, one of the biggest in #India (up there with #Mysore). Endless rooms, intricate details, and some great views over the lake.
In terms of scale and complexity, it’s a remarkable piece of architecture.
Not as widely known as other landmarks in #India, but without a doubt one of the most impressive works I’ve come across.
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