Thursday 3rd Nov had a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise just as spectacular in the early morning mist and no crowds, on to the massive Agra fort, then Sikandra a red sandstone mausoleum and finished the day at Itimad-ud-daulah with its finely carved marble lattice screens, this tomb is also called the Baby Taj, because of its resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
Fri 4th Nov a long day's drive to Jaipur on route stopped off to view a step well see photo (very impressive, next day visited the Amber Fort having a ride up to it on the back of an elephant and the afternoon was spent exploring the Hawa Mahal (palace of winds) still home to the former Jaipur royal family with nice museums art, clothing and weapons and last of all visiting the site of Jantar Mantar the Royal Observatory built 1728 the sun dial is accurate to within 2 seconds, also equipment showing the astronomical position off the stars and planets. Today had another long drive to Udaipur the hotel is as the last one, a beautiful old majestic Indian building we're in a lovely suite at the rooftop with outdoor and indoor jacuzzi, huge balcony, dinning room and lounge (how the other halve live !!!) Bye for now John & Gail