KK Sharma and Rocky were a formidable double act.
KK was waiting for me at Delhi Airport and drove me directly to Agra which took around three hours. We had a midway pit stop where I tasted the chai out of the disposable clay kileh cups. Very sweet and tasty with cardamom and ginger.
Rocky, who was my guide, jumped into the car in Agra and we went to the Taj. The crowds were huge but Rocky had several methods to squeeze me in without too much waiting.
The Taj is stunning, as a grand statement and in the detail of the craft work. Unfortunately the weather remained foggy/smoggy, but it was still very much worth it.
Rocky had a great knowledge of the history and the make up the building and also of the Agra Fort too where we went after a bit of lunch..
They then took me to couple of artisan shops specialising in tapestries and marble inlay work. If you have no available money it might be wise not to look at all because some of the products are beautiful.
It was a full, well organised day, despite the Agra traffic, and both KK and Rocky are lovely guys.