Hawa Mahal

Has special shutter windows made for ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city, since they were unable to leave.

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Monkey Business

March 16th 2011
Being picked up from the station at 6AM was a luxury. What still surprised me though was the streets were choc-a-block. The traffic to get out of the station was unbelieivable. It was easy to see that Jaipur was a 24/7 city. Putting my head down until late afternoon seemed like a waste of valuable touring time but I have discovered sleep is the key to a happy camper. I only ventured out with my d ... read more

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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 in... ... read more

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