> Driving from Delhi to Jaipur
We left early by bus to our next destination Jaipur. They say you need three things to drive in India:
1 - Good horn
2 - Good brakes
3 - Good luck
Nothing compares to driving in India NOT New York, NOT Rome, NOT Naples NOT even Egypt!
While passing through a town we came across an outdoor flower market. It was very colorful. The people greeted us very warmly.
We stopped the bus when we saw this very interesting group tending to their herd of cattle. The “chief” wondered who and why were these people stopping at their herd. Our guide was a great diplomat and won over the chief. As you will see in the pictures the chief had a good time with us. He even removed his turban and showed us how he ties it. It was a fabulous learning experience for us and for him.
Built in 16th century as a Rajput fort but in 19th century Rawal Berisal converted it to a palace in Rajput and Muslim architectural style. Berisal served as Chief Minister of Rajasthan and was signatory of behalf of Maharaja of Jaipur to the treaty with British East India Company in 1818 and the protectorate status to Jaipur. In 1987 it was converted into the heritage "Samode Palace Hotel."
> Continuing our drive from Delhi to Jaipur
There may be driving rules but the vehicular laws in India are just guidelines. Drivers have to share the road not only with other drivers but all sorts or animals - real animals like cattle, goats, donkeys and camels.
Jaipur - The Pink City [See photo show links below]
Known as the Pink City, Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, ruler of Amber, and is the capital and largest city of the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a major business center and has a population of more than 3.2 million people.
Jaipur is built in the form of a eight-part Mandala known as the 'Pithapada'. Nine signifies the nine planets of the ancient astrological zodiac. Sawai Jai Singh II was a great astronomer and hence the 'Pithapada'. The Palace complex includes Hawa Mahal, formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort, which was the residence of the King Sawai Jai Singh II, crowns the hill to the northwest. The observatory, Jantar Mantar, is a World Heritage Sites.
Click links here for Jaipur slideshow:
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