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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
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Most first time travelers to India tend to focus on the Golden triangle comprising of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. While all three of the destinations fully merit the praises and attention shoved on them, overtime they tend to wear out even the most seasoned of travelers. Thankfully, Rajasthan offers a few cozy pockets of reprieve where you can get away from the chaos and find some peace and quiet. Rajasthan was home to fierce warriors known as Rajputs who fought a fierce war against the Mughals. The vestiges of the Rajputs are scattered all across the state, especially in the small villages, things have not changed much over a hundred years. The best way to explore these parts is to create your own personal triangle that covers Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur. If you are looking for cheap air tickets to Jaipur, make sure you compare fares on multiple sites before booking.
Bundi :- Located at almost equidistant from Jaipur and Udhaipur, Bundi is a little town that is home to an artificial lake and a majestic palace built into the hills. This town was once the capital of a princely state during the golden era of Rajput dynasty and remained independent even during the British rule and became a part of the country only after its independence in 1947. Bundi is famed for its stunningly intricate miniature paintings and the walls of the decrepit walls of the palace bears testimony to the craftsmanship of the town's artists. Inside, you can see stunning miniature paintings, whose paint brilliantly reflect the light on account of being made with crushed gemstones like lapiz lazulli. The best way to reach Bundi is to make online air ticket booking to Jaipur and hire a cab.
Barolli Temples :- Just outside of Bundi is the 9th century temple complex that is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest temple complexes and boasts of several architecturally striking aspects. Surprisingly, the temple attracts very few visitors which renders the whole area with a calm, serene and almost mystical aura. After you pay your respects at the altar, the priest applies a circular dot of turmeric on the middle of the forehead (denotes the third eye, the gateway to a higher consciousness).
Bhainsrorgarh :- A short ride from the Barolli temples will lead you Rajasthan's most atmospheric accommodation – a fortified outpost perched at the edge of a 200ft cliff that overlooks the Chambal river. Today it is refashioned to a small hotel run by the royal family who have managed to avoid too many altercations thereby allowing visitors to sample the life of rural aristocrats. A short hike from the fort leads you to the river's edge where you can catch a ferry ride to the small village on the other side.
Kumbhalgarh :- Hailed as Rajasthan's most impregnable fort, Kumbhalgarh is located 50 miles north of Udaipur. Featuring 25 miles of continuous wall (the second largest in the world after the Great Wall of China), Kumbhalgarh served as the bastion of Rajput dynasty and has been overridden only once. The fort sits on an idyllic location that is totally isolated except for the surrounding chain of Aravalli Mountains. The fort is a massive complex housing 700 canons, 360 temples, a majestic palace and a village.
Bundi :- Located at almost equidistant from Jaipur and Udhaipur, Bundi is a little town that is home to an artificial lake and a majestic palace built into the hills. This town was once the capital of a princely state during the golden era of Rajput dynasty and remained independent even during the British rule and became a part of the country only after its independence in 1947. Bundi is famed for its stunningly intricate miniature paintings and the walls of the decrepit walls of the palace bears testimony to the craftsmanship of the town's artists. Inside, you can see stunning miniature paintings, whose paint brilliantly reflect the light on account of being made with crushed gemstones like lapiz lazulli. The best way to reach Bundi is to make online air ticket booking to Jaipur and hire a cab.
Barolli Temples :- Just outside of Bundi is the 9th century temple complex that is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest temple complexes and boasts of several architecturally striking aspects. Surprisingly, the temple attracts very few visitors which renders the whole area with a calm, serene and almost mystical aura. After you pay your respects at the altar, the priest applies a circular dot of turmeric on the middle of the forehead (denotes the third eye, the gateway to a higher consciousness).
Bhainsrorgarh :- A short ride from the Barolli temples will lead you Rajasthan's most atmospheric accommodation – a fortified outpost perched at the edge of a 200ft cliff that overlooks the Chambal river. Today it is refashioned to a small hotel run by the royal family who have managed to avoid too many altercations thereby allowing visitors to sample the life of rural aristocrats. A short hike from the fort leads you to the river's edge where you can catch a ferry ride to the small village on the other side.
Kumbhalgarh :- Hailed as Rajasthan's most impregnable fort, Kumbhalgarh is located 50 miles north of Udaipur. Featuring 25 miles of continuous wall (the second largest in the world after the Great Wall of China), Kumbhalgarh served as the bastion of Rajput dynasty and has been overridden only once. The fort sits on an idyllic location that is totally isolated except for the surrounding chain of Aravalli Mountains. The fort is a massive complex housing 700 canons, 360 temples, a majestic palace and a village.
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