Kyaa Baat Hai

Kyaa baat hai = what a marvel (in Hindi).

Every time I shared a picture of my Indian adventure with a friend, I received a simple, three lettered, one word response: WOW. I thought he was being a bit of a lazy texter, but quite frankly, India is WOW.

I don't know where to begin to express my excitement. Incredible India is so huge and diverse that it could be a tiny continent of its own.

My trip kicked off in Jaipur, Rajasthan since I was there for my best friend's wedding (we had a blast!). Needless to say, the JW Marriott Jaipur was the perfect spot for a magical Indian wedding. What could be better than the ambience of Rajasthani royalty?

If there's one thing you need to do while you're still on this planet, it is to attend an Indian wedding. You will experience colour, tradition, music, rhythm and dance, flavour, sheer ecstasy, tears, and a wave of other emotions... I highly recommend it!

After the wedding, I did a little tour of Jaipur. Amber Fort was an absolute must! I really wanted to visit the Abhaneri step well too, but instead saw a similar one close to Amber Fort (many tourists don't know about this one).

Just a disclaimer, I have a thing for old doors.

Jab Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. This in Hindi simply means, if you love, why be scared? The phrase gained popularity in the 1960s after the release of Mughal-e-Azam, now a classic Indian film. The song containing this heartfelt phrase was shot in a Sheesh Mahal which simply means Mirror Palace.

Can you believe the luxury the Mughal Empire enjoyed? Just..wow. Each of the intricate designs contained semi-precious stones such as sapphire, that were sourced from Jaipur and nearby environs. The sunlight and moonlight would make the stones shimmer. Just...wow (thanks for the expression, you know yourself).

Just when I thought I had seen the best, Jantar Mantar blew my mind! This UNESCO World Heritage site was completed in 1734 and I can't believe how accurate the ancient astronomical instruments still are. Clearly, mankind has come a long way. We have to thank those who were before us.

India is full of surprises. Every monument, every corner, every piece of history is as extravagant, if not more than the previous one. The Qutub Minar was my favourite monument in Delhi.

Almost everything in India is bohot instagrammable (Google is your best friend).

Of course I saved the best for last... the mighty Taj Mahal.

The difference between 1632 and 2020 is that today, a man would probably not build a palace for his beloved (ha ha...hello 21st century!).

I bet you've already seen multiple photos of the Taj, so here is one more.

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