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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...
20 septembre 2006

The Rolling Pilgrim

The Rolling Pilgrim
. We leave Jodhpur and progressively enter the desert. It’s a nice drive – at least for those fond of desert landscapes. We keep on seeing pilgrims walking along the road. They’re all going to the temple of Ramdevra. We shall go there when going from...
19 septembre 2006

People of Jodhpur

People of Jodhpur
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18 septembre 2006

The streets of Jodhpur

The streets of Jodhpur
Jodhpur city’s highlight in our opinion is the life on its blue streets. The Sadar market at the Clock Tower is lively and colourful. We wander around, enjoying every day’s life. Jodhpur, unlike the other cities visited is a genuine Indian city that attracts...
17 septembre 2006

Encounters at the Fort of Jodhpur

Encounters at the Fort of Jodhpur
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16 septembre 2006

Jodhpur

Jodhpur
. A desert city, Jodhpur is dominated by the huge fort of Meherangarh, which seems to grow from a rocky bridge. The fort is Rajasthan’s finest – an awesome edifice with a delicate palace peering over the top of its dizzling walls. Beneath the fort sprawls...
15 septembre 2006

People of Ranakpur

People of Ranakpur
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14 septembre 2006

Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh

Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh
. It takes two hours and half from Udaipur to reach the imposing Kumbalgarh fort. The road is superb, passing through the Araveli mountains. Built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century, this remote and isolated fort was the most important Mewar fort after...
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