Category Archives: Architecture

Taj Mahal

Posted on March 18, 2013 by annetbell

The Taj Mahal  is one of the world’s most famous and recognizable buildings. Remember a forlorn Princess Diana sitting on the famous bench, all alone?  Her prince was not with her. According to our guide, the Shah, who had this … Continue reading →

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Jantar Mantar

Posted on March 14, 2013 by annetbell

This is one of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II and is the best preserved and  largest. The park contains sixteen instruments and after four hundred years some are still used to forecast hot summers, the expected … Continue reading →

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The Pink City

Posted on March 13, 2013 by annetbell

Filled with anticipation, I arrived in the Pink City of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. In fact, it was my first question to our guide. He laughed and told me of another tourist who planned her whole trip around sighting … Continue reading →

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A Fairy-Tale City….Udaipur

Posted on March 11, 2013 by annetbell

The City Palace dominates the Eastern shore of the lake. The architecture is a blending of Raiput  military with Mughal style decoration.  Today, the palace is a combination museum and luxurious hotel. There are many 5 * hotels including a … Continue reading →

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Palitana, Gujarat from 2/13/13

Posted on February 17, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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