DAY 20 - November 14, 2012 - Arrive in Delhi in late PM

FAREWELL INDIA - Until the next time

Farewells at Hotel Crowne Plaza Gurgaon and at the airport

Toast to India and Nepal in Hotel

Ride to Delhi Airport

Waiting for our flight at Delhi International Airport

DAY 20 - November 14, 2012

• Depart for Delhi - early morning flight back to New York on November 15.
• En-route, expore Fatehpur Sikr, the deserted sandstone city built by the Moghal Emperor Akbar. A variety of architectural styles are found, since craftsmen representing many schools were employed.  Originally planned as the capital, a shortage of water compelled Akbar to abandon his plans.

Photo Shoot - During a break and with some tourists from another part of India who don't see many 'foreigners.'

Sylvia's Admirer

The 'Drunken' Elephant Stone - If a criminal was found guilty, an elephant was chained to this stone and was given alcohol until it was totally intoxicated. The criminal was forced to lay down and the drunken elephant would stomp. If the criminal was lucky, the elephant would miss and the criminal would be set free.

A Banyan Tree

Back on the road to Delhi and through small villages - Piles of cow dung used as firewood can be more commonly seen.

Transportation -  anyway they can get it

DAY 19 - November 13, 2012

• The Taj Mahal at Sunrise
• Hotel Trident Additional Diwali Festival of Lights Decorations
• Fort Agra
• Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
• Last Day of Diwali Festival of Lights - 'Sweet Pastry' Stand, Fireworks at Hotel Trident

Hotel Trident Additional Diwali Festival of Lights Decorations w/ model

Fort Agra - originally planned as an impregnable military structure by Akbar, Fort Agra over a period of time, acquired all the elegance, lavishness and majesty of an imperial palace.

Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb - Chief Minister of Emperor Jahangir - First tomb in India built entirely with white marble

Last Day of Diwali Festival of Lights - 'Sweet' Stand, Indian Wear w/ models, Diwali Fireworks at Hotel Trident