Synopses & Reviews
With its shimmering white marble domes and perfect symmetry, the Taj Mahal is among the most stunning marvels on the planet. A stroll through its lush grounds transports you back to a time when bejeweled royalty feasted on rich delicacies and terraced fountains flowed with rose water.
Expert traveler Margot Bigg tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi and Jaipur:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the wayincluding information on excursions into Rajasthan, the Himalayas, and nearby wildlife preserves
How to choose the best guide and means of transportation, whether its train, car, or bus
Where to find authentic cultural experiences, from elephant processions to spiritual retreats
Synopsis
Journalist Margot Bigg covers the best sights and adventures that India's Golden Triangle has to offer, from visiting the enchanting Taj Mahal to experiencing the thrill of elephant riding in Jaipur. Bigg also offers various trip strategies to help travelers plan their trip, including Village Voice, Call of the Wild, and Delhi Focus—an itinerary for those who only have time to explore India's busy capital city. Including details on dancing at Delhi's underground nightclubs, viewing traditional Rajasthani performing arts in Jaipur, and spotting tigers at Sariska National Park, Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi and Jaipur gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
About the Author
During a three-month trip across India in 2005,
Margot Bigg became mesmerized by the sheer diversity of the worlds largest democracy, and decided to make it her home. A year later, she was living in Gurgaon, near Delhi, where she worked for a consultancy before joining the staff of
Time Out Delhi and turning to journalism full time. She has since written for publications in India and abroad, including
Rolling Stone, Outlook Traveller, The Caravan, Courrier International, and
The Oregonian.Margot's interest in other cultures started from an early age: Her best friends as a toddler were from Japan, Iran, and Jordan, and her baby talk was mixed with Japanese, Farsi, and Arabic (all of which she has since forgotten). She's a dual national of the US and the UK, and spent her formative years living in Portland, Oregon, and Farnham, Surrey, in England. She also lived in Paris for three years before moving to India. Margot holds a masters degree in contemporary European studies from the University of Bath and Sciences Po Paris.
When not busy writing, Margot spends her time traveling, practicing yoga, exploring new music, and trying to improve her Hindi language skills.