A trip to India wouldn’t be complete without visiting Agra, home to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, the most iconic buildings in India.
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Varanasi, India
I absolutely loved Varanasi — it’s such a unique and spiritual place — one of the most holy places for Hindus in India, who come to bathe in the Ganges River. I also loved that I could walk along the ghats by myself during the day and at night without getting lost. I recommend staying
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Amer Fort, Jaipur, India
Amer Fort is beautiful palace located just outside of Jaipur. It’s a bit touristy, especially if you arrive later in the day, but definitely worth visiting. If you’re in Jaipur, I recommend you also visit City Palace and the Monkey Temple.
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Monkey Temple, Jaipur, India
Monkey Temple (Galtaji) is an ancient Hindu temple, and was one of my favorite places in Jaipur. Slightly off the beaten path, it was practically empty, and my driver brought tomatoes to feed to the monkeys. If you’re in Jaipur, I recommend you also visit City Palace and Amer Fort.
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City Palace, Jaipur, India
I arrived at City Palace early in the morning, when there were hardly any people. It was stunning, opulent, and exactly what I pictured seeing in India. If you’re in Jaipur, I recommend you also visit Amer Fort and the Monkey Temple.
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Jama Masjid Mosque, Delhi, India
I didn’t get to see much of Delhi, as the pollution gave me a respiratory infection which forced me to stay indoors. However, I found this mosque to be a welcome respite from the chaos of the city.