Sunday, February 13, 2005

Taj Mahal - one of the 7 wonders of the world


Taj Mahal: visited again (this is my 2nd time, 1st visit was in 1999) with Gayatri (her first time). Great journey. Though the going was not good as we couldn't book a ticket in advance in the Taj Express; had to pushed ourself into the general compartment .. reluctantly. all the hotels in the Agra Cantonment area, be it small or big, located inside the market or outskirt, share the same menu; expensive: is the precise word. the night stay was at Hilltop Hotel, an old mughal-type house converted into a hotel, better than others as it is located away from the crowds, 'quiet' was the keyword that Gayatry mentioned to the autowala to change his direction towards it. Food quality is below average. So better bring food from outside, if you can. Rs.100 per bottle of Kingfisher. Back to Delhi by Indra Prastha Delux bus. so so..