Rajasthan rolling - 10(concluded) Pushkar and Chittorgarh
On our way from Jaipur to Pushkar, we had planned to visit Ajmer for a short time, but the President of our country had such ideas, so we had to have our visit to Ajmer disrupted by the security forces.
Arrived Pushkar late afternoon and checked into the beautiful New Park Hotel. was back
Peacocks and other birds fly in the gardens in front of the cottages. We had a leisurely lunch and headed out.
In the evening, visit the only Brahma temple that Pushkar is famous for along with the annual camel fair.
Peacocks and other birds fly in the gardens in front of the cottages. We had a leisurely lunch and headed out.
In the evening, visit the only Brahma temple that Pushkar is famous for along with the annual camel fair.
We hired a "motorcycle guide" to take us to the temple on country roads, and the local priest asked us to pray for our ancestors. After largely disregarding our guides, we happily set off, hoping that our ancestors in distant lands would be pleased with our prayers and offerings.
Obviously, if we pray in a lake surrounded by thousands of temples, our ancestors will be pleased and we have to do it. Then we were taken to the Brahma Temple, which thankfully wasn't crowded
And unfortunately photography was not allowed, so after a few darshans, we returned to the hotel.
Obviously, if we pray in a lake surrounded by thousands of temples, our ancestors will be pleased and we have to do it. Then we were taken to the Brahma Temple, which thankfully wasn't crowded
And unfortunately photography was not allowed, so after a few darshans, we returned to the hotel.
However, in the evening we went for a walk around the lake. Although there were many people, it was very quiet. to live
Have a refreshing coffee at KaffeeKulture, take a photo and realize that there are more foreigners than Indians living there.
Have a refreshing coffee at KaffeeKulture, take a photo and realize that there are more foreigners than Indians living there.
Next morning we drove to Chittorgarh which is just 200 km away. We had the usual drawbacks of a government-run facility in the GDRC building, which was located on a large estate. We made ourselves as comfortable as possible under the circumstances and after a quick lunch took some rest and visited the main attraction, the Chittorgarh Fort. The good thing was that we could drive to the castle for a price.
Chittorgarh Fort is said to be the largest in the country and covers an area of 700 hectares. It was built in the 7th century by the Maurya rulers. Inside the fort there are palaces, towers, temples and a cenotaph.
Photo by Nakul Amenbal
Chittorgarh Fort is said to be the largest in the country and covers an area of 700 hectares. It was built in the 7th century by the Maurya rulers. Inside the fort there are palaces, towers, temples and a cenotaph.
Photo by Nakul Amenbal
The Gaumukh Reservoir is a large reservoir that takes water from the rock in the form of a "cow's beak".
Padmini Palace has an interesting history. It is located at the northern end of Padmini Lake and it was here that Rana Ratan Singh Alauddin Khilji showed his wife Padmini's legendary beauty through a mirror, falling in love with her beauty.
In the center of the lake is a three-storied building with arched openings, known locally as the Jal Mahal.
Photo by Nakul Amenbal
In the center of the lake is a three-storied building with arched openings, known locally as the Jal Mahal.
Alauddin Khilji, Queen Padmini of Chitavari, invaded the city in 1303 and the women of the court sacrificed themselves rather than submit to anyone. This high sacrifice was called 'Jauhar' and reflects the fiery spirit of the Rajputs of the time.
Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) is the most impressive structure of Chittorgarh Fort.
Built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Muhammad Khilji in the 15th century. This huge tower has nine floors and offers a perfect view of the city center from its roof. This massive tower is 122 feet tall and 47 square feet wide at the base. The spiral staircase of this tower has 157 steps. It took 10 years to build this magnificent tower. On this wall you will find carvings of Hindu deities.
Photo by Nakul Amenbal
Built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Muhammad Khilji in the 15th century. This huge tower has nine floors and offers a perfect view of the city center from its roof. This massive tower is 122 feet tall and 47 square feet wide at the base. The spiral staircase of this tower has 157 steps. It took 10 years to build this magnificent tower. On this wall you will find carvings of Hindu deities.
There is a sound and light show every night but they decided to skip it and we decided to retreat to the hotel as we were soon on our last leg to Vadodara the next day and had to check out.
It was a wonderful trip in the very colorful country of Rajasthan.
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