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Jaipur

Jaipur is a bustling city, the site of a 1,000-year-old dynasty of Hindu kings with impressively preserved forts, palaces, and fortifications. The same family has ruled for 40 generations. We visited the famous sights like the Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and Jal Mahal, and saw local crafts like gemstones, hand-loomed carpets, and block-printed textiles. We rode elephants and saw many camels! See blog at https://davidkotz.org/2009/03/17/jaipur/.
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  • Jaipur: Rajasthani puppet show at the hotel Taj Jai Mahal.

    Jaipur: Rajasthani puppet show at the hotel Taj Jai Mahal.

  • Jaipur: Rajasthani puppet show at the hotel Taj Jai Mahal.

    Jaipur: Rajasthani puppet show at the hotel Taj Jai Mahal.

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    Jaipur

    The "Hawal Mahal", or Palace of Winds, in the center of Jaipur.

  • Jaipur: camels are common pack animals, even in town.

    Jaipur: camels are common pack animals, even in town.

  • Jaipur: bicycle-powered cargo carts are often laden with commerce.

    Jaipur: bicycle-powered cargo carts are often laden with commerce.

  • Jaipur

    Jaipur

    Jaipur: the Amber Fort, just outside town.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: at the base of the fort, a bustling elephant stand.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: at the base of the fort, a bustling elephant stand.

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    Jaipur

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: elephants wait here for tourists who want to ride to the top.

  • Andy, Pam, and Amy ride an elephant to the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

    Andy, Pam, and Amy ride an elephant to the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

  • Mara, Louisa, and Karen ride an elephant to the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

    Mara, Louisa, and Karen ride an elephant to the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: a busy elephant highway up to the palace on the hill.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: a busy elephant highway up to the palace on the hill.

  • Jaipur

    Jaipur

    John thanks his elephant after riding to the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: the main courtyard and elephant gate.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: the main courtyard and elephant gate.

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    Jaipur

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: construction workers involved in the extensive restoration effort.

  • Amber Fort in Jaipur: entry into the central palace.

    Amber Fort in Jaipur: entry into the central palace.

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    Jaipur

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: the palace courtyard is a lush garden; army fort on hill above.

  • Jaipur

    Jaipur

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: a hall of mirrors.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: extensive restoration efforts prepare for visitors in 2010.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: extensive restoration efforts prepare for visitors in 2010.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: palace latrines, with running-water flush system.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: palace latrines, with running-water flush system.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: looking out on the 18km wall that surrounds the palace and city.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: looking out on the 18km wall that surrounds the palace and city.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: 1,000-year old wall is one reason this family has ruled so long.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: 1,000-year old wall is one reason this family has ruled so long.

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    Jaipur

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: palace visitors.

  • Amber Fort, Jaipur: the wall surrounded the old city.

    Amber Fort, Jaipur: the wall surrounded the old city.

  • Jaipur: hawkers everywhere ply for your rupees.

    Jaipur: hawkers everywhere ply for your rupees.

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