Jaipur

Rajastan is a new state for me to visit. It is the richest cultural statewith magnificent palaces, forts, colourful festivals and bazaars. Its western desert borders Pakistan. The people are made up of a group of warrior clans, the Rajputs. Camel rides and desert exploration, if you want.

Jaipur is the capital, with a population of 3 million. It's streets are jammed with bikes, cars, scooters, carts and rickshaws, cows and camel carts. The sounds of hooters, shouts and loudspeaker music are all around.The main bazaar, which is great to wander around, is winding, it sells everything a household may require.

Buildings are painted with a pink wash, a colour associated with hospitality. The main tourist attractions are within this area, which four major gates

Fresh fruit is delicious, especially in the heat

 

The17c observatory

Amber Fort

Morning Glory

 

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Part of the city palace

Colourful Rajasthani girl

                                     

                                              Handmade leather shoes

                                                              Clothes shopping

The Floating Palace

Transportation by bike

The Omelette man told me makes about

700 a day

One of the palaces within Amber Fort

This shaded Jain restaurant is a most welcome haven

from noise and heat

                                              Detail of an instrument at the observatory

                                             

                            A place that ladie of the court viewed processions and activity

                                                                 In the street below

A rope and string retailer in the Market