New Delhi INDIA

When I visited New Delhi as the last jumping point before heading home to Bali, I was staying in the house of my best friend that resides in U.K. Thus, I was host and entertained by her father & mother. Dada (I called him) or uncle told me that ".... after all, New Delhi is a 2000 years old city..."

I am WOW-ed! 

Udaipur INDIA

I must say, when I arrived in Udaipur and wandered around the city, I call it Venice of India! Apparently Udaipur is a lake city! Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the final capital of the erstwhile Mewar kingdom, located in the fertile circular valley-"Girwa" to the southwest of Nagda, on the Banas River. Maharana Udai Singh II, in the wake of 16th century decided to move his capital to a more secure location, importance of which he had realized during his exile at Kumbhalgadh. Ayad was flood-prone, so he chose the ridge east of Pichola Lake to start his new capital city.

Jodhpur INDIA

Hopping on and off from one city to another, here I am in Jodhpur. Jodhpur  is the second largest city in Rajasthan. After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second 'Metropolitan City' of Rajasthan. The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus founded a state which came to be known as Marwar. As Jodha hailed from the nearby town of Mndore, that town initially served as the capital of this state; however, Jodhpur soon took over that role, even during the lifetime of Jodha.

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Jaisalmer INDIA

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I arrived really early in Jaisalmer, and the owner of the villa has ask me to just rest, it was dark outside and nothing to see really, but when I arrived in the room, I know this is meant to be! Look at the view from the bathroom, could you ever sleep to this? Jaisalmer is my main reason to visit India (not Taj Mahal). Strange you said? Not for me!  Words cannot express, let the pictures do the talk!

Jaipur INDIA

So here I am back to my one month India diary that I haven't finished posting last year. It is a one month trip after all, and you cannot imagine how many photos I have in store. I really have to narrow down the amount of the photos in my post. I hope you guys enjoy the story within the post.
Enjoy the pictures after the jump!

Arrive in Jaipur and the first place we visited was Pink City, the Palace complex and the Jantar Mantar is within this Pink City. Why naming the city "pink city" you asked? Because the buildings are in pink color. :) 

Agra INDIA (Taj Mahal)

Agra! yes, this is the next stop... staying here for 4 days, and trust me... I can go on and on and on about a place and the monument. Reading the Lonely Planet, Photographic Encyclopedia and history books about the place and start to see with my own eyes.... Here goes narrowed down (waaaaayyy down) photos from my Agra trip. 

Gwalior INDIA

Gwalior is a historical and major city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located to 319 kilometres (198 mi) south of Delhi, Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the gird region of India, and the city and its fortress has been ruled under several historic northern Indian kingdoms. From the Tomars - Mughals - Marathas - Scindias.

Indore, Mandu INDIA

On to the next city, I am now in Indore. Indore is the largest city of the Indian state of Madhya Preadesh. Indore has been described as the commercial capital of the state, located on the southern edge of Malwa Plateau, the city is located 190 km west of the state capital of Bophal. 

Hyderabad INDIA

On to the second city in India, I am spending a good 5 days here. Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of both the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Occupying 650 square kilometers along the banks of the Musi River, population about 6.8 million and a metropolitan population of about 7.75 million, making it the fourth most populous city and sixth most populous urban agglomeration in India. At an average altitude of 542 meters, much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including Hussain Sagar—predating the city's founding—north of the city centre.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

For anyone that think this is going to be a fashion post, then I must say it will be a disappointment. Above fashion (and probably all); I love to travel!

This time I have been spending one whole month -following the length of my visa on arrival- to visit India. And here is the story begin, it started with 3 days in Chennai.

The region around Chennai has served as an important administrative, military, and economic center for many centuries; between hustle bustle and Chai stops, here are short diary of my time in Chennai Tamilnadu city.

Swami house Chennai beach