Day 2 we headed to another part of Purulia and our first stop after an hour of drive was:

Kashipur Rajbari- It is an old heritage Rajbari of Puru Dynasty. The successor of the dynasty still live in this building. Some of the portions of the Rajbari is in dilapidated state. We cannot enter inside the building because we had very less time to take permission from nearby Police Station. Yes, to enter this Rajbari, you need prior permission.

Front Side

Interior design of Rajbari

Iron Gate

Joychandi Hill- It is our next halt. At the top of the hill, there is "Mata ki Mandir"and "Hanuman Mandir". To reach there, you need to take only 330 stairs. But, the stairs are well maintained, clean and the scenic view from the top of the hill is just awesome.

Hill Top

Hill Top Mandir

Santhal Statue Roadside

Architecture in Garpanchkot

All above images are ruins of historic buildings

Santhal Girls & Me

Glimpse of our room of Hotel Akash Sarovar (booked through makemytrip)

• First, they make a face outline with soil and keep it in the sun to dry up
• Second, they use paper cut outs and home made glue like sticky arrowroot to fix the layers of papers on the outline soil mask.
• Third, when the glue dries up completely they remove the soil mask from the back and the mask becomes hard because of so many layers of paper.
• Finally, the artisans color, design the mask and it attractive for the dance performance.

Finally, my two days Delhi and Agra trip come to an end. I am very happy and relaxed after this trip. It was a sudden plan, but the best plan for me. It is a much needed break for me and for my family. No it’s not weird to plan the trip for just two days. If you have less time in your hand, then this trip is highly recommended. Check out the pointers on how to plan your Delhi Agra trip. 

• For Delhi, we board Duronto Express from Kolkata and Rajdhani Express for Return. From Delhi to Agra, we had 2 hours journey in Satabdi Express and Return.

• We stayed in Delhi Banga Bhawan (Highly Recommended under reference), Food included.

• Things to Do in One Day: Visit, Red Fort, Chandi Chowk market, Connaught Place, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Shopping at Janpath market, Palika Bazaar and Rajghat (If you have time in hand)

• One Day in Agra: Visit Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort. Peeta, the sweet delicacy of Agra is a must buy if you have sweet tooth. Shopping near Taj Mahal and Return the same day.

• Pack your bags: light dresses, jeans, T-shirts, Sunscreen is must, umbrella (if needed), sunglasses and scarfs and SLR camera.

• Best time to visit: You can visit Delhi and Agra all through the year. But, the best time is from September to November. It is the time when you have light summer and less cold.

• Glimpses of Delhi and Agra visit

Red Fort

India Gate

Jantar Mantar

Qutub Minar

Lotus Temple

Humayun's Tomb

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal in my fingers ;)

Fatehpur Sikri

• Decide today’s menu for family? Checked
  
• Pay all the utility bills? Checked
• Call maid and confirm when she will come for work? Checked
• Call doctor for appointment for in-laws regular checkup? Checked
• Organize home party for husband’s boss? Checked
• Help son to complete his science project? Checked

Written for #100WordsonSaturday 27 June 2015: The Journey Begins, hosted by Corinne Rodrigues on Write Tribe.