It's late afternoon and Ajmeri Gate is abuzz with activity. Beneath the monolithic arches, throngs of pedestrians Palaceflow back and forth between the old city and the sprawling web of modern Jaipur. The hum of the crowd hangs over this corner of the city, punctuated here and there by the tap-tap-tap of two-stroke engines as herds of auto-rickshaws sputter through, swerving their way around cyclists and the occasional bony-haunched cow.
By the side of the road, vendors hawk produce from roughly-hewn wooden carts or fry morsels of dough in cast-iron cauldrons. Families, balanced precariously on scooters, zip past, the women's saris blurs of color against the dusty coral-pink walls.
Jaipur is something of an anomaly among Indian cities. In a country where some cities can trace their roots back for well over a millennium, Jaipur is less than 300 years old, yet boasts a rich history as a seat of royal power. It was one of the few planned cities of its time, yet its gridded streets and zoning still draws praise from urban planners today. It's a city where, put simply, the past is tangled up in the present, the present is tangled up in the past, and the future is wrapped up somewhere in the middle.
Jaipur's story begins in Amber, a hilltop fort just northeast of the old city. The fort as we know it now took shape around the turn of the 17th century, when the ruling Kachwaha family, predecessors of the current Maharajas of Jaipur, began construction on a royal residence in their longtime capital of Amber.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Educational Travel
Fifty-plus and ready for a deeper appreciation of Italy? Try a senior-friendly language learning program in Taormina, Sicily, a beautiful historic setting with active volcano, Mount Etna sighing in the background.
Active adventure travel writer, Margie Goldsmith, spends a day far north of the Arctic Circle with a Lapland reindeer herder, 21st century-style, and learns about the traditions and challenges of this declining profession in northern Finland.
Explore Alberta's Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, a "living museum" east of Edmonton, as well as other natural and cultural attractions in the region known as Kalyna Country.
Escape the beach crowds to explore Maui’s Upcountry Agri-Tourism includes a winery, a goat farm and a lavender farm …. Each with spectacular volcano views.
Lanai is least visited of Hawaii’s big six islands despite its well-known history as “The Pineapple Island”. Enjoy a unique introduction by two of Lanai’s favorite sons.
Experience the famous Molokai Mule Ride down a 1,700 foot cliff with 26 switchbacks to the former Kalaupapa leper colony to learn about the settlement’s infamous past and compassionate present. Father Damien becomes Saint Damien in October 2009, perhaps leading to some new pilgrimage travel there?
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of the Hawaiian Islands, features endangered birds, plants, marine wildlife, and significant US military history in the Pacific.
Active adventure travel writer, Margie Goldsmith, spends a day far north of the Arctic Circle with a Lapland reindeer herder, 21st century-style, and learns about the traditions and challenges of this declining profession in northern Finland.
Explore Alberta's Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, a "living museum" east of Edmonton, as well as other natural and cultural attractions in the region known as Kalyna Country.
Escape the beach crowds to explore Maui’s Upcountry Agri-Tourism includes a winery, a goat farm and a lavender farm …. Each with spectacular volcano views.
Lanai is least visited of Hawaii’s big six islands despite its well-known history as “The Pineapple Island”. Enjoy a unique introduction by two of Lanai’s favorite sons.
Experience the famous Molokai Mule Ride down a 1,700 foot cliff with 26 switchbacks to the former Kalaupapa leper colony to learn about the settlement’s infamous past and compassionate present. Father Damien becomes Saint Damien in October 2009, perhaps leading to some new pilgrimage travel there?
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of the Hawaiian Islands, features endangered birds, plants, marine wildlife, and significant US military history in the Pacific.
Travel in India
India Travel
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO world heritage site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim Art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
India Travel Packages Are Filled With Wonders
India, situated in the south of Asia, rich in culture, archeological wonders, beautiful scenery and bustling with growth and excitement. India travel has become a very popular choice among world travelers looking to put together an India travel package that will leave them years of amazing memories.
So Many Places to go When Planning a Travel Tour in India
Delhi beckons travelers with Qutab minar, Bahai temple and Red Fort. Jama Masjid attracts tourists with amazing domes. Kerala's natural beauty entrances tourists. The Brindavan garden in Mysore attracts visitors with amazingly colorful flowers. Ootacamund is the home to Botanical gardens.
India has a rich culture, with many temples, hills and sanctuaries. Ajanta Ellora India travel packages have become one of the most popular today. Goa fascinates travelers with its' sandy beaches, which provide rest and relaxation. India is also the home to Taj Mahal, a fabulous monument built by emperor Shahjahan that is one of the man-made wonders of the world. Any India travel guide can put together a discount India travel package that includes stops and layovers so you get to soak in these amazing sights, whether its an Ajanta Ellora India travel package or a tour around the bustling cities such as Delhi, you will get the most out of this vibrant country.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO world heritage site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim Art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
India Travel Packages Are Filled With Wonders
India, situated in the south of Asia, rich in culture, archeological wonders, beautiful scenery and bustling with growth and excitement. India travel has become a very popular choice among world travelers looking to put together an India travel package that will leave them years of amazing memories.
So Many Places to go When Planning a Travel Tour in India
Delhi beckons travelers with Qutab minar, Bahai temple and Red Fort. Jama Masjid attracts tourists with amazing domes. Kerala's natural beauty entrances tourists. The Brindavan garden in Mysore attracts visitors with amazingly colorful flowers. Ootacamund is the home to Botanical gardens.
India has a rich culture, with many temples, hills and sanctuaries. Ajanta Ellora India travel packages have become one of the most popular today. Goa fascinates travelers with its' sandy beaches, which provide rest and relaxation. India is also the home to Taj Mahal, a fabulous monument built by emperor Shahjahan that is one of the man-made wonders of the world. Any India travel guide can put together a discount India travel package that includes stops and layovers so you get to soak in these amazing sights, whether its an Ajanta Ellora India travel package or a tour around the bustling cities such as Delhi, you will get the most out of this vibrant country.
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