Faridabad, is a city about 30 minutes from Gurgaon. We (Susanna and I, and of course her driver/guide) took the trip in search of Surajkund, but it seems we always find more along the way.
Our first stop was a new construction of a very large statue at a temple
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| We were not surprised to see a dry lake at this time of year. But we were hoping |
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| We walked down to an Oasis |
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| Rishi paras tapo bhumi Temple, Same Same but different |
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| The water is enjoyed by a group of boys, Hot day |
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| Langur Monkeys |
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| First Date Palms I have seen in India |
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| Suura J Kund Water tank resembling a Roamn amphithreatre, It is Hindu dates to 10th century. For sun worship |
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| rhesus monkey |
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Camels for hire, too hot for me
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| We attending a Mela or Bazaar in Surajkund, but we did not know we were so close to the dam, it is across the street. |
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Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant or In India and Pakistan it is known as Gulmohar گل مور or گلمور in Hindi and Urdu. In Persian "gul" means "flower", and "mohr" means "coin" or "stamp". Also "mor" means "peacock", which seems to be most close to physical appearance and beauty of this tree.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/world/asia/fed-by-indians-monkeys-overwhelm-delhi.html
Today I happened to see this article, it is from 2012 but is a good read
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Really interesting, Kathy. I found the article on the monkeys quite fascinating as well. Thanks.
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