Orchha Orchha is a little place with a big history. With only 10,000 people, it was for many years the state capital and boasts two impressive palaces. One of these was built for and gifted to the Emperor in honour of his state visit to the town. Unfortunately, he could only stay for one night - a bit like Obama's recently aborted tour. Our hotel was a bit different from usual. There was a man at the door playing a flute. He like to play Au Claire de la Lune. W...

Agra We were so looking forward to seeing the Taj Mahal again after 3 years. With the beauty of the building and the background story of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan the site provokes a strong emotional response. You see people bursting into tears when they first catch site of those four minarets and the magnificent dome. Set in the gardens it is simply perfect. We left the hotel at 6am to be first in the queue at the Eastern Gate. At 7.05am the massive gates swung op...