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Jaipur, or the ‘Pink City’, is commonly visited as part of the popular ‘Golden Triangle’ tourist route in India (and you can read my top 10 things to do while touring the Golden Triangle here). Jaipur has plenty of things to see and do and they are quite well spread out across the city. As…
Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort) is a sandstone and marble palace complex in the town of Amer in Rajasthan, India – 11km North-East of Jaipur. Construction of the Fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I, to serve the purpose of being the main residence of the Rajput Maharajas (Kings of Rajasthan)….
So – you’ve read my blog and you’re thinking of visiting India? Nice choice. Here’s what you should know before you go: 1) Expect the unexpected. The level of poverty in India means that you will undoubtedly see some upsetting sights. Delhi in particular, on a tour of the Golden Triangle, is rife with homeless…
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do while travelling the Golden Triangle route (Jaipur-Delhi-Agra) in India! 10) Entering the ‘Pink’ City of Jaipur and hotly debating its true colour (definitely terracotta). 9) Paying respect to India’s dead at India Gate in Delhi, a monument…
