Fort entrance
View of a fine palace after entering the stout walls
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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab i... [read more]
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab i... [read more] Blog: 24) Bikaner - the unexpected gem in the desert
Date: April 6th 2005
Although Bikaner is well off the tourist route, for us it was perfectly situated because we were on our way to Jaipur and it was right in the middle. We arrived there quite late, around 8:30 p.m. after a very long bus ride through the desert. We had wanted to leave Jaisalmer in the morning but although there is regular bus service, the earlier buses are not allowed for tourists because thei ... read more
Date: April 6th 2005
Although Bikaner is well off the tourist route, for us it was perfectly situated because we were on our way to Jaipur and it was right in the middle. We arrived there quite late, around 8:30 p.m. after a very long bus ride through the desert. We had wanted to leave Jaisalmer in the morning but although there is regular bus service, the earlier buses are not allowed for tourists because thei ... read more
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