Discoveries...India: The Golden Triangle [Blu-ray]

The Golden Triangle of India actually covers three of the most beautiful and captivating cities of the country: Delhi (the capital of India), Agra (the city of Taj) and Jaipur (the desert land of Rajput kings). India’s Taj Mahal is an admired masterpiece that combines elements of Indian, Islamic, Persian & Turkish design & style into one of the world’s seven wonders. The purity of the white marble & precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, with the love story behind this outstanding monument. The red sandstone Agra Fort, built in 1565, has a lovely view of “the Taj”. Fatehpur Sikri, situated near Agra, was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1584 and is considered to be amongst the most majestic cities of the Mughal Empire. All three treasures are considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Jaipur is the vibrant capital of Rajasthan and is known as the “Pink City”. 15th century Mehrangarh Fort stands sentinel to the city of Jodhpur below and houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. Nearby Jaswant Thada is the cremation ground of former rulers with distinctive memorials in white marble. In Jodhpur, the Clock Tower Bazaar with it's narrow lanes where vendors sell everything from exotic spices, fruit & vegetables to textiles & handicrafts. The Indian railway is the world’s largest employer. In Delhi, ancient city walls, Ghandi’s crematorium and the largest mosque in the city & Jama Majid. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh along the banks of the Ganges river is said to be the most holy city in Hinduism. & considered by many to be the most sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus irrespective of denomination. Pilgrims from distant lands come to Varanasi in search of divine blessings. Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in Sarnath in 450 BC. REVIEW: VIDEO LIBRARIAN - Highly recommended