Monday 16 November 2009

An Indian Tapestry

Have just returned from a two-week "Classical Rajasthan" tour of India.
We started in Delhi
Jama Masjid Mosque

Red Fort

India Gate

Qutab Minar Observatory Tower
Then onto Agra
Agra Fort, two moats, outer filled with water and crocodiles, the inner a jungle with tigers, leopards and panthers

The Taj Mahal
Next day on route to Ranthambore National Park
Fatehpur Sikri, deserted Mughal city

Roadside view


Tiger hunting in the park!

Then onto Jaipur
Elephant ride to Amber Fort

Inside Amber Fort

Carpet weaving

Inside Maharaja's City Palace

Then onto Jodhpur
Colourful truck

Herd of goats crossing road

Mehrangarh Fort

Women in colourful sari

Indian women road gang in sari
Onto Rawla Narlai
Historical Bedroom at Rawla Narlai

Dinner at Rawla Narlai

Carving in Ranakpur Jain Temple

Inside Ranakpur Jain Temple
Then to Udaipur

Inside City Palace

Restaurant on Lake Pichola

Sunset over Lake Pichola
Farewell to India

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