Sheraton Rajputana Palace Hotel, Jaipur

Building enroute

Transporting water bucket

Transporting water bucket

Gaitore

AKA The City Place, Jaipur

Gaitore is situated on the Jaipur-Amber road,
about 15 kms from Jaipur

There is a cenotaph for each Maharaja, built in his honor

It seemed that this place is best known only among private
drivers, definitely not a lot (if any) tourists

The cenotaphs are erected with a perfect blend of architectural
essentials of Islamic tomb and Hindu temple architecture

First section of Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Third section of Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

A royal crematorium site for Jaipur*s magnificent rulers

A royal crematorium site for Jaipur*s magnificent rulers

Cenotaph

The royal cenotaph is known as *Chhatris*

Magnificent Rajasthani cravings

Magnificent Rajasthani cravings

Magnificent Rajasthani cravings

Chhatris

Chhatris

Swan craving

Chhatris dedicated to Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Magnificent Rajasthani cravings

Magnificent Rajasthani cravings

Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh was actually cremated
behind the Chandra Mahal in the City Palace complex
his cenotaph was built here with the due respect

Some painting

Chhatris

Old City Wall around Gaitore

Old City Wall around Gaitore

Gaitore

Gaitore

Me @ Gaitore

Jaigarh Fort

Amber Fort

Elephant ride

Jaigarh & Amber Fort

Amber Fort

Kenneth was very popular among the locals

Amber Fort is located in Amber (Jaipur)

which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan

till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727

The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in red sandstone

Funky looking sheep

In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I

To add to its charm, Maotha Lake makes its foreground

Main gate to Amber Fort

The kids love to take pictures

Cute kids

I was popular among the kids too

View from Amber Fort

Shila Devi Temple is renowned for its glorious past, huge silver lions and silver doors

Singh Pol (Lion Gate)

Monkeys

Courtyard of Amber Fort

Diwan-i-Aam

AKA Hall of Public Audience

Hall of Public Audience is a pavilion with double row of columns

Beautiful craving

Ganesh Pol

Me @ Ganesh Pol

Kacheris aka Offices

Hall of Public Audience

Hammam aka Turkish Bath

Amber Garden

View from Amber Fort

View from Amber Fort

Ganesh Pol directs the way to the inhabited apartments of the King

Rasoda aka the Royal Kitchen

Kenneth @ Ganesh Pol

Diwan-i-Khas aka Hall of Private Audience

Upper and lower courtyard of Red Fort

Designed window

Designed window

Kenneth

Me overlooking Diwan-i-Khas

2 giant woks

View from Amber Fort

View from Amber Fort

Hall of Private Audience

Jaigarh Fort from Amber Fort

Jaigarh Fort from Amber Fort

Different craving on each window

One of the many watch towers @ Amber Fort

One of the many watch towers @ Amber Fort

Royal bathroom

Palace of Raja Man Singh

Artistic ceiling

Artistic ceiling

Another fans want to take picture with Asia girl

Palace of Raja Man Singh

Palace of Raja Man Singh

Kenneth @ Palace of Raja Man Singh

Zenani Deorhi

Aka Ladies Apartments

Lots of ladies @ the Ladies Apartments

Corridor

Jai Mandir aka Hall of Victory

Hall of Victory has a stunning ceiling comprised of mirror work

Hall of Victory

Hall of Victory

Hall of Victory has a stunning inlaid panel

Hall of Victory

Hall of ????

Hall of Victory

Me @ Hall of Victory

Hall of ????

Diwan-i-Khas aka Hall of Private Audience

Lower courtyard

Amber Fort

Stairway to Shila Devi Temple

Entrace gate to Amber Fort

Amber Fort

Amber Fort Garden

Amber Fort

School bus

Royal cows eating trash?

Jal Mahal

Aka Water Palace

A Rajput style architectured palace sits in the center of the Maan-sarovar lake

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal

Me & FF @ Jal Mahal

Hawa Mahal

Aka Palace of Winds

Hawa Mahal is a pyramid-shaped facade with five stories

It has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work.

The Pyramidal outline and replication of pattern makes it more attractive in appearance

Cow cart

Inside of Hawa Mahal

These pink sandstone windows commonly known as *Jharokhas*

The small screened balconies and arched roofs with hanging
cornices enhance the beauty of the Palace

The air circulation through windows represents the marvelous touch
of Mughal designing, which keeps the Palace always cool

Inside of Hawa Mahal

Inside of Hawa Mahal

Kenneth @ Hawa Mahal

Me @ Hawa Mahal

Watch tower @ Hawa Mahal

View from Hawa Mahal

View from Hawa Mahal

View from Hawa Mahal

Kenneth & Me

Colorful windows

Columns inside of Hawa Mahal

View from Hawa Mahal

Jantar Mantar from Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal

View from Hawa Mahal

Jantar Mantar from Hawa Mahal

Monkey!

View from Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal

Sunset @ Hawa Mahal

Prayer Hall @ Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal

Elementary school

Waiting mothers

Kids

School kid

They love taking pictures

our auto rickshaw driver Cairn Momatan & his friends

Waiting for school bus

Happy kids

Hors d*œuvre @ Sheraton

Coke is 20 INR per can ~ 40 cents USD

Public toilet on the side of the street

Tandoor

Handi Restaurant

Yummy dinner!

Kenneth & I enjoyed a good dinner after a long day sightseeing