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Day 6 - Machu Picchu

Day started early morning with the light from transparent roof! It was hard to getup from lovely lavender scented bed, but very much excited since this was the day!! Yes today we were going to visit Machu Picchu, which was in wish list from 8-9 year. It was a dream coming true destination. Took shower and went for breakfast. Breakfast with fresh fruits, juices and freshly baked bread butter gave us energy. Kids loved the resort so much that they did want to live the place.


Taxi came on time and again we started towards Ollyantatambu train station. We booked vista dome, we were excited for this ride since this was our first experience for this kind of train. Vista domb had big glass windows and glass roof to enjoy the views. The train started and we started our journey to Aguascalientes along Urubamba river. 



No need to tell the one and half hour journey was super scenic with good food and lemongrass tea.

We reached Aguascalientes station and Maria welcome us, she was out tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and sweet. The town is lovely too. It is along the river and in narrow gap between two mountains.



From Aguascalientes we have to take the bus to Machu Picchu. It takes around 30mins and drive is zig zag and steep curves. The bus and drivers were both very good. We reached up and started our tour. When we entered the park, we climbed up 15-20 mins and were in front of Wyane Picchu and the ruins. It was just wow, no words. At the famous spot!


Our guide gave us two hour tour and told lot of interesting information about Incas. It rained a bit but the weather was very nice. It was sunny and cool. After the tour  we took break, ate some food and went back to the ruins to explore left out part in tour. This was just amazing, Ram and Jai did really great! We are so proud of them. All the steep trails and long walks, they did it. 


Some awesome views. Out SLR has better pictures, album coming soon.
Baba telling Inca stories on Machu Picchu!


Shri stunned by creation!



One more


We were among the last people to live the ruins, we enjoyed every bit of it. It is a must visit place in a life time. What man can create! Amazing nature and history.
After coming back to Aguascalientes it was time to relax, we went to the natural hot springs!!


Water is all time hit for us :)

Followed by dinner in pirate themed restaurant, food and ambience both were unique. Peru is culinary district. Any dish is served perfect!


Salad



Must see once in a lifetime place, perfect Cambodia of history and nature.
















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  1. VIJAY GUNDAPWARApril 30, 2016 at 4:32 AM

    Supurb. Keep writing.

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  2. अमेरिकेतील रम्य दिवसApril 30, 2016 at 4:36 AM

    खुप छान प्रीती बघायची इच्छा होत आहे

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  3. अमेरिकेतील रम्य दिवसApril 30, 2016 at 4:37 AM

    खुप छान प्रीती बघायची इच्छा होत आहे

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  4. PritiApril 30, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    Macchu Picchu with Gundapwars... Beautiful read! Will definitely visit sometime.

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