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Mini-tours of India 7
On the way to Jodhpur, we visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple, and the village of Kherwa, staying at the old Palace Hotel:
Mini-tours of India 6
From Bijaipur we move on to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Chittor Fort, or Chittorgah, then the city of Udaipur, known as the City of Lakes, or the Venice of the East:
Mini-tours of India 5
Today’s tour takes us from Bundi to Bijapur (staying at the Castle Bijaipur), via the temple of Menal:
Mini-tours of India 4
Bundi is a town in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state. It is of particular architectural note for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris:
Mini-tours of India 3
Ranthambhore National Park is home to 73 Bengal tigers, and is a popular place in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat, but on our visit they all stayed well away from our route. Fortunately there is … Continue reading
Mini-tours of India 2
The small city (by Indian standards) of Karauli lies to the South-East of Agra in the state of Rajasthan. The city contains a royal palace, parts dating back to the 14th Century, which despite not getting a mention in Wikipedia, … Continue reading
Mini-tours of India – 1
Following a 17 day tour of the Rajasthan region of India, the next few days will feature selected photographs of the places visited on route, starting with the city of Agra, the Agra Fort, and the Taj Mahal:
