“The Taj Mahal is the greatest architectural achievement of the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Apart for its tremendous romantic appeal, it is a masterpiece of architectural style, in conception, treatment and execution, all alike.” Lewis the Lion was super … Continue reading →
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Leaving Tordi, the group were on the road for another three and a half hours. They were certainly ready for their Indian picnic lunch as they stopped off at Abhaneri – a place with a step-well and famous Hindu temple … Continue reading →
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Leaving Jaipur, the journey took the group about four hours along a mainly bumpy road. They stopped briefly to see a family of pigs by the roadside. Lewis the Lion thought the piglets were very cute and funny indeed! The … Continue reading →
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Travelling around New Delhi was certainly an adventure: the throng of people, the traffic, the animals, the smells, the colours – it was true sensory overload. It is where India’s rich history blends with the vibrant present as it is … Continue reading →
Lewis the Lion took an instant shine to India the moment he arrived: it was just so alive and bustling, like a beating heart with blood pulsating through its veins. He’d noticed it right from that first drive in the … Continue reading →
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Full name: Republic of India Population: 1.2 billion (UN, 2011) Capital: New Delhi (formerly known as Delhi) Most-populated city: Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) Area: 3.1 million sq km (1.2 million sq miles) Major languages: Hindi, English and 17 other … Continue reading →
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