Tagged With "MAHAL"
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Re: Endangered tourist destinations around the World
Excellent article, Felicty. Yes, whilst all these places are a must on most peoples' travel list, we do need to be aware of the environmental impact we as tourists make.
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Re: Endangered tourist destinations around the World
Without the tourist would many of these places survive? Without the billions of euros spent on Venice to keep the water out would it still be walkable ? Would the Taj Mahal still be showing the scars of conflict if people didn't visit and contribute to its hunger for refurbishment ? Or maybe leave it to fall into ruin like the pyramids. Which do we remove? The tourists or the high heels ?
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Re: Endangered tourist destinations around the World
I agree that these destinations are famous and must-sees for every tourist, but all of us have an obligation to not destory these beautiful corners of the World. Like for Venice, as mentioned in the article that so many Cruises pass through here (stops) each year, so they must have dig-up the area and hence the water level keeps rising?! If we don't take care, our future generations wouldn't be able to see these historic places.
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Re: Prince William and Dutchess Kate visit the Taj Mahal
If you are planning a trip to the Taj Mahal and India, check out TG's India section. It includes blogs on the Taj Mahal https://www.travelgumbo.com/collection/IndiaBlogs https://www.travelgumbo.com/sea...ueryString=Taj+Mahal
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Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Agra (Where Gumbo was #354)
Gumbo was visiting the the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (also known as the "Baby Taj"), the tomb that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal.
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Central India, Pt.4: Mandu
Professor Abe's journey in central India continues, this week with a stop in beautiful Mandu, with visits to palaces, stepwells and monuments. Be sure you follow the good professor's travels!
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Central India, Pt.6: Aurangabad and environs
Professor Abe's travels in Central India continue, this week in Aurangabad where he finds (among other travel gems) an amazing replica of the iconic Taj Mahal, a nice assortment of surviving historic city gates, and Aurangabad Caves, rock-cut Buddhist temples dating from the 6th and 7th century.
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Endangered tourist destinations around the World
Do you feel like getting lost in the backstreets of Venice, snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or skiing in the Alps? If so, don’t hang around – tourist hordes have put these much-loved sites and many others at risk. These places...
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August 21, 2019: Audience Hall, Red Fort, Delhi
DrFumblefinger visits the impressive and spacious Audience Hall in Delhi's famous Red Fort. The Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Prince William and Dutchess Kate visit the Taj Mahal
This week, Prince William and Dutchess Kate retraced some his parents footsteps in India and Bhutan, including a visit to the Taj Mahal
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 31, 2015: The Taj Mahal
Beautiful photographs, Gilles! I've yet to visit the Taj Mahal and was wondering if these were taking in the morning or evening light?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 31, 2015: The Taj Mahal
These pictures were taken in the morning light, which is exactly in the right direction. So anyone heading for the Taj Mahal should visit early morning (06:00 am). In the afternoon, you can visit other places in Agra, and there also have the perfect light.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 31, 2015: The Taj Mahal
Brings back great memories of my own visit to the Taj Mahal last year! Excellent post!
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Water Palace and Roadside Market, Jaipur
DrFumblefinger visits the Jal Mahal, or Lake Palace, in Jaipur. A thriving market has been established in the view parking lot.
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Re: Behind the Taj Mahal
It truly is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, isn't it? And I believe I saw that same goat when I was there.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, January 31, 2015: The Taj Mahal
Love, beauty, death and unparalleled elegance… All these ingredients contribute to making the TajMahal one of the wonders of the world, a place not to be missed.