Today we set off on the metro to visit the Lotus Temple which was pretty impressive. Went into the information centre to find out all about it but not sure we were any the wiser when we left. The only thing that did stick was that the millions of pounds it cost to build was completely funded by private individuals and just at the entrance you have families living under bits of plastic on the rubbish tip (not quite right is it??) Once we were done we headed off to...

Today we managed to sneak out of the hostel so we could travel around Delhi by ourselves as they do not like you doing anything independently they think you need a driver everywhere you go. Managed to find the Metro and got a day pass for next to nothing and it was great. First stop was the Red Fort got off the metro and found we were the only tourists as far as the eye could see (which isn't very far actually due to the smog!!) Had about a 1/4 mile walk to the F...

Had a 6am start this morning to go and see the sunrise at the Taj Mahal which was well worth it. Had a nice wander around as there were hardly any other tourists so early and took loads of photos. Even had one on the Princess Diana seat! Our next visit was to the Agra Fort which again was almost tourist free. We were then on our way back to Delhi which I am ashamed to say we are looking forward to almost as much as the sightseeing as anything can and will happen!...

Today we are off to Agra to see the Taj Mahal by car with Mr Singh our driver. We were initially dissapointed not to be going by train however, an hour into our journey and we realised by road was the best way as Indian roads are extremely entertaining. Sharing the motorway with us today were carts pulled by elephants, camels, tractors, buffalos and horses, everywhere you looked there was something unbelievable to see!! Not only were there a number of different v...

Today we went sightseeing around Delhi. First stop though was to get a train ticket for Agra (to see the Taj Mahal), two hours later and we have been around most of Delhi and still have no ticket! Decided to give up and try and get there some other way. Next stop was India Gate followed by the presidents house (this was very much like Admiralty Arch and Buck Palace). Next stop Qutb Minar and finally a tour of lots of Indian shops? none of which we asked to see in...