Mamallapuram
I visited another friend in Chennai and together we went to visit Mamallapuram. It consists of the five Rathas and other ancient monuments. At the time, I didn’t write anything about them, just took pictures. So a very short post with
Mamallapuram
I visited another friend in Chennai and together we went to visit Mamallapuram. It consists of the five Rathas and other ancient monuments. At the time, I didn’t write anything about them, just took pictures. So a very short post with
Rajasthan National Park
On Boxing day we went for a long walk in an area around an hour away from Kota which is currently waiting for final approval to be a national park. We were joined by Vijay’s sister Sadna and her son
Rajasthan National Park
On Boxing day we went for a long walk in an area around an hour away from Kota which is currently waiting for final approval to be a national park. We were joined by Vijay’s sister Sadna and her son
Christmas in Rajasthan
When we got back to the farm, we started the preparations for Christmas decorations. Vicky has had a tree made from cast iron, which is painted green. It is in the shape of a typical evergreen needle tree (pine, fir
Christmas in Rajasthan
When we got back to the farm, we started the preparations for Christmas decorations. Vicky has had a tree made from cast iron, which is painted green. It is in the shape of a typical evergreen needle tree (pine, fir
Kota, Rajasthan
I travelled from Jaipur to Kota by train. In a country with a billion residents I managed to sit next to my cousin’s aunt-in-law who was also travelling to Kota! The following day we visited the main attractions of the
Kota, Rajasthan
I travelled from Jaipur to Kota by train. In a country with a billion residents I managed to sit next to my cousin’s aunt-in-law who was also travelling to Kota! The following day we visited the main attractions of the
Amber Fort Jaipur
We then went out to the Amber Fort. The town is called Amber rather than being named after fossilised tree sap. This had been the capital of a kingdom in Rajasthan and the king the felt that it could not
Amber Fort Jaipur
We then went out to the Amber Fort. The town is called Amber rather than being named after fossilised tree sap. This had been the capital of a kingdom in Rajasthan and the king the felt that it could not
Bissau Court Rajasthan
On Tuesday I went on my trip out to the Bissau Court. This is the Retreat which is mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide, but the sign outside the compound says Bissau Court, so I will call it that too.
Bissau Court Rajasthan
On Tuesday I went on my trip out to the Bissau Court. This is the Retreat which is mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide, but the sign outside the compound says Bissau Court, so I will call it that too.
Palace of Winds in Jaipur
The Bissau palace is only just outside the old city, which is famously painted pink. My guide (who arrived at 9:15 in time for the 10 o’clock meeting, IST obviously stretches in both directions!) did tell me which of the
Palace of Winds in Jaipur
The Bissau palace is only just outside the old city, which is famously painted pink. My guide (who arrived at 9:15 in time for the 10 o’clock meeting, IST obviously stretches in both directions!) did tell me which of the
Bissau Palace
After finally getting to Jaipur, I was met by my driver and my ‘local representative’. I wasn’t quite sure what he was representing but seemed friendly enough. I told him I was interested in doing the ‘standard’ Jaipur tourist thing,
Bissau Palace
After finally getting to Jaipur, I was met by my driver and my ‘local representative’. I wasn’t quite sure what he was representing but seemed friendly enough. I told him I was interested in doing the ‘standard’ Jaipur tourist thing,
Baroda
During my stay I wanted to go and visit Tapan, who lives in Gujarat and felt that Navratri would be the idea time. Unfortunately the week-end which fell in the middle of Navratri was also the week-end that my cousin
Baroda
During my stay I wanted to go and visit Tapan, who lives in Gujarat and felt that Navratri would be the idea time. Unfortunately the week-end which fell in the middle of Navratri was also the week-end that my cousin
Navratri
During October we celebrated Navratri and Dusshera. They are combined festivals to honour the female image of god Durga. Traditionally, women would honour Durga by spending 9 nights without sleep (Navratri). To help them to stay awake they would start
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