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BUDGET TRAVEL TO INCREDIBLE INDIA: VISIT TO AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH

July 13, 2018
MABUHAY
This is a photo and video journal of our budget travel to the incredible country of India featuring our visit to Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

TRAIN RIDE FROM GODHRA TO AGRA
Heading farther north of India is the beautiful city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh which is a major tourist destination. It is the home of the world famous Mughal-era buildings most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri all of which are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our travel route itinerary

Godhra Train Station
Our Indian friend booked us in a sleeper coach train going to Agra. The train ride will be around 13 hours with lots of stops at various stations.
Locals sleeping at the station waiting for the time of their departure.


Waiting for our train ride
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The stunning beautiful countryside landscape is a relaxing view in contrast with the overcrowded noisy city.







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A local passenger asked us what country we are from and we say we are from the Philippines. Then he shared with us this vegetarian snack like small biscuits but not so sweet. 

There are vendors selling peanuts on the train.

Bananas too.

With a long trip such as this, my wife and I take turn to sleep.

This is a famous milk drink at this station.

Trying out an Indian Samosa. Locals bite green chili before taking a bit of this snack.


The usually overcrowded economy class train

Taking a selfie with a local

I see a lot of this traditional Indian circular huts.

Train Ride from Godhra to Agra

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ARRIVAL IN AGRA FORT TRAIN STATION



DINNER TIME




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CHECK IN AT MAYA HOTEL
This is an old but cool hotel that is a walking distance from Taj Mahal.




There are ongoing renovation works


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ROAMING AROUND AGRA
My wife having fun with school kids.


Chicken Biryani
Eating vegetarian food for days now for carnivores like us drive us really nuts. We are now craving for some meat. Then we saw this food cart serving rice and chicken at the side of the street. Its like we found HEAVEN. I immediately ate drumsticks and take out 1 more in our hotel.



Sweet Bananas

I really love bananas.

Tasting some street food






A sweet snack of beans with onions
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Dinner Time in a Vegetarian Restaurant






Preparing the Roti



Roti - a simple Indian flatbread


Bhatura - a fluffy deep fried leavened bread

This veggie condiment is always present in every Indian meal

Statue of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji at the circle near the entrance gate of Taj Mahal.
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