Jantar Mantar, a set on Flickr.
Jantar Mantar is an astrological park full of fabulous instruments used to mesure time and positions of celestial objects. When reading the titles of the photos, keep in mind that Yantra means Instrument.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Hotel Pearl Palace Heritage
Hotel Pearl Palace Heritage, a set on Flickr.
The owner of the Pearl Palace Hotel entertained our group at his home our first day in Jaipur. On our last day, he invited us to tour his new heritage hotel, which was still under construction. These show some of the beautiful tile work and hand-painted wall decorations.
I found it fascinating that such workmanship still existed. In these days it seems we usually must go to some ancient building to find this type of work.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Amber Fort Elephants
Amber Fort Elephants, a set on Flickr.
The Amber Fort is located high on a hill - quite a trek by foot. But there is an alternate way to get to the top - by elephant. Herein are pictures of our elephants and of views of the surrounding countryside from elephant back.
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