This past week, I was in Rajasthan for a trip with my friends. We went to Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Jaipur. These pictures are from Jaisalmer. The lady above is a vendor at the fort, which is home to about 4,000 people.
There are many shops for tourists inside the fort, this one selling hats and turbans and other stuff is one of them.
As you enter the fort, there are several stalls selling silver jewellery and puppets.
Sunset on the dunes in Sam (pronounced 'Sum', in the Thar desert.)
A 'pol' (gate) at Mandore Fort, Jodhpur
The imposing Mehrangarh fort
The Blue City, as seen from Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur. Originally painted blue for Brahmins to distinguish their houses from others', the indigo wash was later adopted by everyone as it was supposed to have disinfectant qualities.
Amber fort, Jaipur
Inside Amber fort, Jaipur. You can see the wall of Jaigarh fort, which houses the world's largest cannon, at the back.
A large courtyard inside Amber fort - there are several courtyards, not to mention rooms, gates and passages inside this sprawling fort. The place is a maze, you can get lost very easily and waste a lot of time as there are no directions and the audio guide tour is also badly organised.
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Beautiful photos and well written.
I always think of visiting Rajasthan, hope will go soon.
Lovely pics specially the aerial view from Mehrangarh fort Sra and visiting Rajasthan is my to do list for looong time..sure it looks so colourful and very attractive..Desert,sand colour and sunset ..what more could you ask for? may be a great company ..what say?
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How jealous am i of your trip, looks fabulous!
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