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30 septembre 2006

People of Bikaner

People of Bikaner
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29 septembre 2006

Banwar Niwas

Banwar Niwas
We've told you about Banwar Niwas Palace - our hotel in Bikaner. We loved it so much, we can't refrain from posting some photos here. One of the best hotel we've stayed during our travels. If you pass by Bikaner, don't miss it!! . . .
28 septembre 2006

Bikaner

Bikaner
. Junagarh - the fort of Bikaner - was constructed between 1588 ad 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, a general of the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Palaces ad luxurious suites were added by subsequent maharajas. Unlike many Rajasthan forts, Junagarh does’t...
27 septembre 2006

People of Deshnok

People of Deshnok
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26 septembre 2006

Holy Rats!!!

Holy Rats!!!
. This is not a rat. This is a reincarnation of Karni Mata descent. Here we are at the notorious Karni Mata Temple, at Deshnok, 30 kms south of Bikaner, where pilgrims worship thousands of holy rats. Karni Mata lived in the 14th century and performed...
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25 septembre 2006

People of Ramdevra

People of Ramdevra
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24 septembre 2006

Ramdevra, the Pilgrimage

Ramdevra, the Pilgrimage
. For almost a week, we’ve seen pilgrims walking along the road. For hundreds of kilometres. Our curiosity run high and really wanted to make it until their final destination. Ramdevra is normally a desolate and windswept desert village. With the annual...
23 septembre 2006

People of Jaisalmer

People of Jaisalmer
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22 septembre 2006

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer
. About 7 kms north of Jaisalmer, Bada Bagh is a fertile oasis. There are cenotaphs that carved ceilings and equestrian statues of former rulers. The place does not present much interest and we do not last long. The whole region is scattered with windmills...
21 septembre 2006

Jaisalmer's Palace

Jaisalmer's Palace
. Before the heat hit the city, we head towards Jaisalmer’s fort. Within its walls is a warren of narrow, paved streets complete with Jain temple and the old palace. Built in 1156 by the Rajpout ruler Jaisala and reinforced by subsequent rulers, the fort...
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