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India - The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan

I visited Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It is known as the Blue City because many buildings were painted blue. It was the capital of the Marwar Kingdom. This is the first postcard that I mailed in India. It was sent on November 27, 2016 and arrived a bit late in Penang Island on December 22, 2016. My other India postcards mailed to myself from Jaipur, Agra, New Delhi arrived much faster. Important thing is that it arrived.

India - Flag

When I saw this good quality postcard of India flag, I had to buy one to send back to myself.

India - Tigers

I could not resist buying this Tiger postcard in Rajasthan, India and mailing it to myself using a matching tiger stamp in 2016. Did not find any monkey postcard or monkey stamp though.

India - Rajghat Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi

Rajghat Memorial. I visited this memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation of India. I mailed this postcard from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi in November 2016.

India - Qutab Minar, New Delhi

Visited Qutab Minar and bought this postcard there. It is a UNESCO World Heritage. I mailed with a matching stamp from New Delhi Airport post office in November 2016.

India - Taj Mahal, Agra

Multi-view of Taj Mahal. Visited this wonder of the world in November 2016 and mailed this postcard with a matching stamp in Agra, India.

India - Agra

Visited Agra Fort which overlooks Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan was imprisoned in Agra Fort by his son in the last few years of life. Shah Jahan watched from the Agra Fort from a distance the massive ongoing construction of Taj Mahal built in memory of his beloved wife. Mailed this postcard with a Agra Fort stamp from Agra in November 2016.

India - Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri was a planned new capital by Akhbar the Great. It was abandoned due to water problem and the capital was moved back to Agra. I visited this site and mailed this postcard from Agra in November 2016.

India - Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Jantar Mantar has six ancient astonomical structures and is a UNESCO World Heritage. Visited this site and I mailed this postcard from Jaipur, India.

India - Elephant Ride to Amber Fort, Jaipur

We went up by elephant ride to Amber Fort, Jaipur. Postcard sent through a mailbox outside a small post office near Mapple Hotel in November 2016. Arrived in Penang Island in December 2016.

India - Chennai Philatelic Bureau, Tamilnadu

Chennai Philatelic Bureau is located in the building of South India first electric theater. Thanks to PdotK of Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

India - Qutb Minar, New Delhi - UNESCO

This is my first and currently only postcard of New Delhi. It is Qutb Minar, a UNESCO and famous tourist landmark. Really nice famous people stamps including former Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi. Thanks so much to Abhishek. Namatase.

India - Varanasi

Varanasi, formerly Benares, is one of the holiest Hindu town along the Ganges River - Gangga. Pilgrims here cleansed themselves in the holy river. Thanks so much to Donna who lives in India.

India - Pondicherry

Pondicherry was a French trading station in India on the Bay of Bengal on the eastern coastline of the Indian Subcontinent. Thanks to Michael who was visiting India.

India - Houseboat of Kerala

A great postcard sent by Rebecca of Mutthambam, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

India - Goa

Paddy (rice) fields, Goa. Thanks again to Rowena for sending this postcard of rural agriculture India.

India - Mumbai

The Gate Way of India is an iconic landmark of Mumbai (Bombay). Thanks to Aadil for this great psotcard sent from Mumbai.

India - Kashmir

Dal Lake from Sankaracharya Hill. Thanks to Victor of Singapore who was visiting Kashmir for sending this cool postcard.

India - Darjeeling

Darjeeling town with the snow capped Kangchendzonga Range in the background. Thanks so much to Grete of UK for sending this extra long size beautiful postcard with nice stamps from her travel in Darjeeling and India.