Touring through east and south Rajasthan on our motorcycle gave us a unique perspective and a greater appreciation of the things we experienced. Here are some glimpses of our experiences in Jaipur, Ranthambhore and Bundi.
Whether it’s watching the sunset from the outer walls of Amer Fort; strolling through the old city during Diwali; or just negotiating the chaotic traffic, Jaipur gave us a bagful of unique experiences.
The sun sets over the outer wall of Amer FortFrom one lonely watchtower to anotherA long way down!The Sanganeri gate of the old city, lit up for DiwaliCrowds, dazzling lights and loudspeakers belting out music: that’s how Jaipur celebrates DiwaliThe Hawa Mahal dazzles even more than usualLocked, loaded and ready for the road
Hearing the bellow of a sambhar deer echoing through the morning mist and watching the king of the forest take his afternoon rest made us feel like we were in one of Kipling’s famous stories. Only Mowgli was missing.
Ranthambhore Fort gazes over the serene Lake belowA darter dries off in the morning sunThis flying fox seems as surprised as me at this lucky shotThe maharaja’s hunting lodge is in a reflective moodA big male Nilgai shows off the colour that gives this large antelope its nameA sloth bear digs for some ‘bear necessities’—in this case, termitesThis one is enjoying his rest too much to do more than give us an annoyed stareA grey langur munches tender acacia leaves in the evening sunA watchtower stands guard over Sawai Madhopur, next door to RanthambhoreOn the bumpy road to Bundi, with the Vindhya hills for company
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The crumbling grandeur of Bundi
Lost in time, the still-imposing old palaces, mansions and temples of Bundi (pronounced ‘boondhee’), are fading reminders of a bygone age.
The 40-metre deep Raniji ki Baodi step-well looks like something straight out of a fairy taleThe imposing but neglected Garh Palace at sunsetLords and ladies must have gazed out over Bundi from these windows hundreds of years agoBundi in the morning mistThe steps of the Dha Bhai Kund, still used for religious ceremoniesAn old temple takes on a magical glow at nightThe incredibly intricate murals in the Badal Mahal of the Garh Palace quietly flake in the darknessA hilltop cenotaph at sunsetAdmiring the Garh Palace from the bypass road around the old citySpectacular natural beauty at Bhimlat River gorgeGarh Palace at night, lit by a lone spotlight
Jaipur, Ranthambhore and Bundi all have something unique to offer. And each leaves lasting memories of its own.
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