JAIPUR
Jaipur, the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan, with a population of nearly two million. (The 'pink' bit is actually only colour wash , which is a disappointment in one way, but rather fun in another.) The city is an exciting lively place to visit, though it is very polluted. We stayed at the Bissau Palace Hotel ,which was a quiet and comfortable oasis. To our surpise we saw a whitebreasted kingfisher in the garden.
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Street scenes near the Old City
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note the pink buildings
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Pigs walking in shit not far from our hotel
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Breakfast in the garden
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Hawa Mahal, which is just a facade, but fascinating nonetheless |
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Inside the City Palace complex |
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One of two silver urns that a former Maharajah used to carry Ganges water to England . |
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Jantar Mantar - The Oservatory built by Jai Singh in 1728 |
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John and Anu, our splendid guide. |
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