We’ve come to the conclusion that Jaipur is really hard work. Apart from the traffic making it difficult to get around, there is no simple core to get your head around. It’s more about lots of amazing places all connected by the story of the various Maharajahs, and with independence only in 1947, the story effectively continues.
So lots of great pictures, but here isn’t the place to tell the story.
The City Palace
Those were the museum. The next few are where the Maharajah and his family still live.
Not sure if you can refer to it as “bling” if it’s all real – which it is.
Also chai on his terrace …
Textile Factory
Had a go at some block printing. Hmmm …
The Monkey Temple
It’s a temple with monkeys!
Gardens
The Tower
Back into town for some fabulous views. Note the sundial in the bottom right.
And it’s hard to make out the pink. I must admit I had imagined a city built out of sandstone (it isn’t, it’s just painted pink) and in the sunset it glowed pink.
Anyway, by mid afternoon we were done, so wound down with more chai, a walk in Central Park, a bit more shopping and another fantastic dinner.
On the move again tomorrow.