A Trip To One Of The 7 Wonders of WORLD

By -

A Trip To One Of The 7 Wonders of WORLD 

Hello everyone! My name is Carlotta, I am a 22-year-old Italian student, recently graduated from the University of Padua. Following my graduation, I decided to apply as project coordinator at the non-profit organization HEEALS, in India. I would like to share with you one of the wonderful experiences I was able to have, during my internship. 



A trip entirely organized thanks to HEEALS, with an experienced guide, meals included, and a private taxi driver, made it possible to realize my dream of seeing the beauties of Agra City in one single day.

My journey began at 2 a.m., when the taxi driver picked me up directly from my accommodation and drove me to New Delhi, where I met the second driver and those who would be my traveling companions.

From here, my overnight journey officially began. After meeting and exchanging some small talk with my traveling companions, I was finally able to relax and admire the scenery outside the window with the dark and half-empty roads of the night. It is fascinating to think how the same roads, which are crowded with cars, motorcycles and tuk-tuks during the day, can empty out completely at night and make way for an almost unreal silence.



The trip took 3 hours in all, and I woke up at the crack of dawn. After a few minutes, the car stopped and a guide joined us. We had finally arrived in Agra! The first place we visited was, of course, the Taj Mahal!

We left our backpacks in the car and immediately headed for our first destination.

Sunrise is the best time of day to see and photograph it. The sunlight reflects off the white marble from which its octagonal walls are made, and makes it bright and radiant.

The guide gave us some time to take some pictures with our cameras and after that he began his explanation.

The first thing we were able to admire was the Guest House (or Darwaza), that is completely built of red sandstone in contrast to the main building in the center, the mausoleum, and that is perfectly simmetrical and of the same appearence and proportions of the Mosque, which is located to the east of the Taj Mahal. The gateaway of the Guest House is positioned so that the arched door forms an artistic frame for the Taj Mahal.



In contrast to these two structures, the Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble and meticulously decorated. It is a perfect symmetrical planned building.
What impressed me the most were the detailed floreal patterns carved in the marble and the elegant arabic calligraphy at the tomb entrance.





Entering to the mausoleum, we could admire the tomb of the empress consort Mumtaz Mahal, located exactly in the middle of the octagonal structure, and on the left side, constructed 30 years after, the tomb of the emperor Shah Jahan. It was surprising to know that these ones were only illusory, in fact the real sarcophagi of the two emperors were situated in the crypt, in the lower part of the chamber. Unfortunately, tourists were not allowed to take pictures here.
At the end of our guided tour, we went to the roof terrace of the Taj Mahal and, after walking into a small dome, we had an amazing view of the Yamuna river and of the Mughal garden. The beauty of such a landscape left me speechless.





We had some time to rest and to take some other pictures before the ending of our journey.
Before leaving, we had also the opportunity to buy some little gifts for our loved ones at the very recommended shop “The Silver Hut”, where I bought two tiny and colored elephants that could remind me the colours of this city. I only wish I will have the opportunity to visit it again, in future!
For the moment, it has been a unique experience that I will never forget. 
Thank You HEEALS!




Website: www.heeals.org
Instagram: @heealsindia
Email : communications@heeals.org

                                                  Whatss app: +91-7982316660 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Understanding Menstrual Hygiene: A Key to Health and Dignity

By -
Image
Understanding Menstrual Hygiene: A Key to Health and Dignity By : Irmak  Menstrual hygiene is a vital aspect of health and well-being for millions of women and girls worldwide. However, despite being a natural and essential part of life, menstruation is often shrouded in stigma, myths, and misinformation, leading to significant health challenges and social barriers. This article explores the importance of menstrual hygiene, the challenges faced, and the steps that can be taken to promote better practices and understanding.  What Is Menstrual Hygiene? Menstrual hygiene refers to the practices associated with the management of menstruation, including the use of clean menstrual products, access to adequate sanitation facilities, and proper disposal of used products. It also encompasses the broader need for education and awareness about menstruation and menstrual health. Maintaining good menstrual hygiene is crucial for preventing infections, managing discomfort, and ensuring that women an
Read more

LOVE AND FEAR ?

By -
Image
  LOVE AND FEAR ? When fear disappear you become fearless and fearless person is one who never create fear in anybody and who never allows anybody to create fear in him . You will not find fear, if you love deeply . Fear is darkness, it is absence of love. Don't fight with fear ,otherwise you will become more and more afraid and a new fear will enter into your being and that is fear of fear ,which is very dangerous.  In the first place fear is an absence and in the second place the fear of fear is the fear of the absence of absence.  Fear is nothing but absence of Love . Do something with Love  Forget about fear. If you love well ,fear disappear.  If you love deeply ,fear is not found . LOVE ? Whenever you have been in love with someone ,even for a single moment, was there any fear.  Fear has never found in any relationship where, if even for a single moment ,two person are in deep love. Secret key to fear is Love: if you feel there is fear in your being ,love more. Be courageous i
Read more

Funding Forms A Crucial Component In NGO Sustainability

By -
Image
Funding forms a crucial component in not only financing any institution’s operating expenses but  also in fulfilling its desired goals. Similarly, bodies like grassroots non-governmental  organisations (NGOs), local civil society organisations and other non-profit institutions that do  not yield profits and revenues require funding to finance their day-to-day expenses and also to  sustain their zeal and commitment to bring a social transformation. Despite that, it is  disheartening to report that we at HEEALS, Gurugram have not received adequate funds in  recent years to keep us moving forward. Lack of funds poses a threat not only to our collective  performance but also to the quality of our service delivery.  Since our inception, we have always kept the community at the intersection of our goals and  policies. Over the past many years, we have diligently and wholeheartedly reached out to  thousands of people through a diverse range of campaigns such as the distribution of sanitary  p
Read more