Week 7 of 2025 started in Jaipur and finished in Varanasi. Along the way, I visited Ranthambore, Agra and Lucknow. I went on a game drive, visited the Abhaneri Stepwells the Taj Mahal and sailed along the river Ganges.
Monday 10th February.
Today, I travelled from Jaipur to Ranthambore, which is considered to be the best game reserve in India. This evening, we went on a game drive through the National Park.
Tuesday 11th February.
Today, I went on an early morning safari to experience the wildlife and managed to see a tiger. After lunch, I spent time on the hotel grounds resting my legs. On advice from the tour guide, I didn't see the fort at Ranthambore.
Ranthambore Photos.
These photos are from my time in Ranthambore and my two trips around the National Park, where I saw lots of animals, including a Tiger. Click on any image to see a larger version and a description of the photo.
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Alan Morris in front of the Abhyaran Hotel and Spa in Ranthambore.
Alan Morris in front of the Abhyaran Hotel.
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Alan Morris sat next to Michael John on an evening game drive at Ranthambore National Park.
Alan Morris, Michael John, on an evening game drive at Ranthambore
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A spotted deer looking for food in Ranthambore National Park.
Spotted deer looking for food in Ranthambore National Park.
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A spotted stag deer in Ranthambore National Park standing among trees.
Spotted stag deer in Ranthambore National Park.
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Alan Morris sat in a jeep on a game drive through Ranthambore National Park.
Alan Morris sat in a jeep on a game drive.
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Ranthambore National Park in India.
Ranthambore National Park in India.
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A spotted dear walks along side a pond while a crocodile suns itself on the bank on the other side of the pond in Ranthambore National Park.
Spotted dear walks along side a pond while a crocodile suns itself on the bank.
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A Langur monkey sat on the floor in Ranthambore National Park.
A Langur monkey sat on the floor in Ranthambore National Park.
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As we passed these branches sticking up, I quickly took a photo, thinking it was full of birds. On closer inspection, I realised only a couple of them were birds. The rest were huge leaves.
Birds on a branch of some shrubs.
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As we were leaving Ranthambore National Park, our guide pointed out a leopard on the hill above us. My phone camera would only show a smudge on the hilltop, but Kirsty got a better photo with her camera, and I added it to my distant photo.
Leopard, Ranthambore National Park.
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Wild Boar, Peacocks, and pigeons eating at Ranthambore National Park.
Wild Boar, Peacocks, and pigeons eating at Ranthambore National Park.
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Wild Boar looking for food in Ranthambore National Park.
Wild Boar looking for food in Ranthambore National Park.
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Spotted deer at Ranthambore National Park.
Spotted deer at Ranthambore National Park.
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Alan Morris sat on a jeep in Ranthambore National Park.
Alan Morris sat on a jeep in Ranthambore National Park.
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Small lake in Ranthambore National Park.
Small lake in Ranthambore National Park.
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Stag in Ranthambore National Park.
Stag in Ranthambore National Park.
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Swimming pool at the Abhyaran Hotel and Spa, Ranthambore.
Swimming pool at the Abhyaran Hotel.
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Alan Morris next to the swimming pool at the Abhyaran Hotel and Spa in Ranthambore.
Alan Morris next to the swimming pool at the Abhyaran Hotel.
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Peacock sat in a tree at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
Peacock sat in a tree at Ranthambore National Park.
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Crocodiles, one warming itself in the sun, one in the water at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
Crocodiles at Ranthambore National Park.
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A leopard looking down on us from its perch on some rocks on a hill at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A leopard at Ranthambore National Park.
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A tiger in the long grass at Ranthambore National Park. This was close to us but still difficult to see because of its colouring. Luckily, Kirsty saw it and pointed it out to us all, as our guide hadn't seen it.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
Tiger in long grass at Ranthambore.
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A tiger in the long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A tiger in long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
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A tiger in the long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A tiger in long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
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A tiger in the long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A tiger in long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
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A tiger in the long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A tiger in long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
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A tiger in the long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A tiger in long grass at Ranthambore National Park.
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A tiger leaving the long grass to climb a sparse hillside at Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Kirsty Duncton.
A tiger at Ranthambore National Park.
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Alan Morris and other guests on an early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park.
Photo by Sue Golding.
Alan Morris on an early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park.
Wednesday, 12th February.
Today, I travelled to Agra. On the way, I visited the Abhaneri Stepwells and then stopped for lunch at Umaid Lake Palace.
Ranthambore to Agra Photos.
These photos are from my journey from Ranthambore to Agra and my visit to the Abhaneri Stepwell, which is a fascinating architectural marvel located in the village of Abhaneri in Rajasthan. Click on any image to see a larger version and a description of the photo.
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Bridge over a river in the Sawai Madhopur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Bridge over a river in the Sawai Madhopur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
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People go about their daily lives in Lalsot, a city in Dausa, a district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
People go about their daily lives in Lalsot
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People outside their homes in Lalsot, a city in Dausa, a district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
People outside their homes in Lalsot.
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A street in Lalsot, Rajasthan, full of tree branches, probably ready to be sold.
A street in Lalsot, Rajasthan, full of tree branches, probably ready to be sold.
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People outside their homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
People outside their homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
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Homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
Homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
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Homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
Homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
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Homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
Homes in Lalsot, Rajasthan.
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Alan Morris stood with the deep Abhaneri Stepwell behind him.
lan Morris stood with the deep Abhaneri Stepwell behind him.
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The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
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The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
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The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
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The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
The Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
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Alan Morris stood in the dusty street outside the Abhaneri Stepwell in Rajasthan, India.
Alan Morris stood in the dusty street outside the Abhaneri Stepwell.
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Four people on a motorbike pass a tractor on the dusty street outside the Abhaneri Stepwell.
Four people on a motorbike pass a tractor.
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Goat grazing in a field next to where our coach parked at the Abhaneri Stepwell.
Goat grazing in a field.
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The Umaid Lake Palace, where we stopped for lunch near Bharatpur on our way to Agra.
The Umaid Lake Palace
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The view from my hotel room in Agra was promised by a JustYou salesman to be the Taj Mahal. He lied, and I got this view of a train station and a nightclub.
View from my hotel room in Agra
Thursday, 13th February.
Today, I visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Taj Mahal Photos.
These photos were all taken at the Taj Mahal when I visited Agra. Click on any image to see a larger version and a description of the photo.
Friday, 14th February.
Today, I travelled to Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, which is known for its parks, gardens, monuments, and fascinating bazaars.
Saturday 15th February.
Today, I travelled to Varanasi. Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, where Hindus bathe in the water to cleanse themselves of sin.
Sunday 16th February.
Today, I was up before the sun to sail along the Ganges and to see Hindus bathing and praying beneath the rising sun. In the afternoon, I visited the ruined city of Sarnath.
This week's exercise.
This is the exercise I managed this week. In an attempt to lose more weight before I go on holiday next year, I am going to try to get more exercise, but I have to be careful because I usually overdo it and end up hurting my legs more or making my ankle swell. Hopefully, recording my exercise like this will push me to get more exercise but not to do too much too quickly. I have put swimming and cycling on the record sheet, but I don't expect to do much of either before the warmer weather returns.
Walking is measured by steps taken.
Swimming measured by metres swam.
Cycling is measured by metres, and the bike is cycled with electric assistance.
| Monday. | Tuesday. | Wednesday. | Thursday. | Friday. | Saturday. | Sunday. | Total. | Average. |
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12871 |
14398 |
9220 |
12342 |
7228 |
10167 |
9771 |
75997 |
10857 |
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