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wgm-beautiful-world · 3 months

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Bada Bagh Royal Cenotaphs of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, INDIA

#bada bagh #cenotaphs #jaisalmer #rajasthan #india #asia

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omgindiablog · 2 months

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Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India: Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh is a garden complex located about six kilometers north of Jaisalmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Overlooking a mango grove sits a set of royal chhatri cenotaphs constructed by the Maharajas of the Jaisalmer State in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries CE. Wikipedia

#Bada Bagh #Jaisalmer #Rajasthan #India

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marvindesertcamp · 1 year

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Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is believed to be one of the very few "living forts" in the world. . Marvin Desert Camp .

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kvetch19 · 7 months

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travelella · 4 months

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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

AXP Photography

#Jaisalmer #Rajasthan #India #Asia #IndiaArchitecture

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ihateyouvishal · 1 year

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forgot to share these, here they are

-from jaisalmer fort

#travel #travel photography #jaisalmer #india #vsco #architecture #desiblr #desi academia #rajasthan #rajasthan aesthetic

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ancientorigins · 10 months

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Sitting in the desert with its towering golden-hued walls and imposing bastions, the 12th century Jaisalmer Fort certainly makes an impact.

#fort #Jaisalmer #India #Rajasthan #hill #desert #custom #jauhar #throne #Unesco #ancient #history #ancient origins

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official-aryan · 26 days

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रिश्तों के कारण प्रेम हो तो अलग बात है, लेकिन कोई आपके व्यवहार के कारण आप से प्रेम करे यह महत्वपूर्ण बात है।

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nebula-of-sempiternal-dreams · 11 months

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Moodboard #13 India

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hameshakeliye · 1 year

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Another Bollywood happily ever after..

“Ab humhari permanent booking hogayi hain..”

Just married - Kiara Advani | Sidharth Malhotra

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Bride and groom both wearing Manish Malhotra (jewlery + outfit). Photography NOT by Joseph Radnik I think bc I see he’s in Udaipur rn not Jaisalmer but maybe he took the photos then left lol

#kiara advani #sid malhotra #sidharth malhotra #desi wedding #indian bride #indian wedding #shaadi #bollywood wedding #dulhan #indianbride #south asian wedding #jaisalmer #rajasthan #destination wedding #sidkiara #manish malhotra

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aquitainequeen · 2 years

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In the heart of the Thar desert, India students brave blistering 45 degree temperatures to attend class.

But the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School doesn’t need any air conditioning as its unique sustainable design keeps it cool.

In Jaisalmer, north-west India, just over a third of women and girls can read and write.

Staff at the Rajkumari school - which hosts more than 400 students aged between four and sixteen - hope to improve this alarming statistic.

#oh brave new world #thar desert #Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School #Jaisalmer #india #education #sustainability

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delightfulindiaholidays · 1 year

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Delightful India Holidays

If there is paradise on earth, it is Rajasthan.🌄💘🫶🏻

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marvindesertcamp · 1 year

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Jaisalmer ❤️🌷🌺

Marvin Desert Camp

#jaisalmer #sunset #Rajasthan #bannaji #jaisalmertrip #jeep #tharlover #mahindra #jeeplove #jaisalmerdiaries #camp #jaisalmercamps #desert #travel #camping #jaisalmerfort #jaisalmerdesert

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jayagupta29 · 3 months

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Rangeelo Rajasthan: Padharo Mhare Des

Jan 3, 2024

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Having lived in Rajasthan for 18 odd years and some 24 years in NCR, I have always wanted to explore the western side of Rajasthan which includes Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. This land of abundant sun, sand and soil was still mysterious to me and evaded me for long until I got an opportunity to go on a road trip this winter of 2023.

Gliding through the glazing smooth butter roads starting from Mumbai expressway in Gurgaon to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, the drive was very smooth except some parts near Ajmer where some re – laying of roads was being carried on but that failed to dampen my enthusiasm in any way.

We touched down Jodhpur by 3 pm and checked into Rani Mahal, an erstwhile haveli run by a mother daughter duo. This 450 years old haveli purchased by Sri Vinod Sa Bhandari against her wife’s wishes was turned into a hotel in 2014. Little did she know that it would become her lifeline and lifelong companion in the time to come when her husband passed away in corona in 2020. From fighting all odds, facing all challenges to supporting her very young kids and putting up a bold facade and protecting her grieving and vulnerable self, she rose to the occasion and took the reins of the hotel in her hands. Smt Nisha Bhandari along with her daughter Ms Mitali Bhandari,is right here at the hotel in the morning to attend to her patrons, asking for feedback, supervising the property and gradually learning the tricks of hospitality industry day by day. Located against the majestic Mehrangarh fort in Nauchowkia, Fatehpur road, Rani Mahal provides a very unique and authentic experience to the guests of living in the city and of the vibrant markets around.

The interiors of Rani Mahal are quite impressive. It houses 19 rooms, all of which are done differently and gives you the feel of what life the maharajas and maharanis of the bygone days must have lived .Breakfast at the terrace against the Mehrangarh fort in the winter chill and sunshine is a different experience altogether . Dinner again at the terrace with live folk music playing adds a dash of charm to your excitement .Lunch is served in the cosy ambience of the ground floor .

One can visit Toorji ka Jhalra, a stepwell constructed in 1740 which is very near to Rani Mahal. One will be surprised to see a very modern market that has come up there in the midst of the old city, near clock tower for the tourists; catering to all your couturial needs and handicrafts for your homes.

A 5 mins walk from Rani Mahal will lead you the major tourist attraction of Jodhpur, yes, you got it right! It’s the Majestic Mehrangarh Fort. Indulge in some adventurous activities before indulging in its historic grandeur .The zip lining at 6 levels is a major draw for the adventurous lot. You get an amazing experience of zipping through lakes, above the fort and enjoy some good aerial views of the fort and the city.

Zip-Lining at Mehrangarh Fort (Agency- Flying Fox)

Once inside the fort, you travel back to old times and remain awestruck looking at the weaponry, the relics, the vibrant costumes and turbans ,the massive palaquins, the huge howdahs used by the members of the royal family. The grandeur and architectural beauty of the fort including the sheesh mahal, Phool mahal have to be seen to be believed.

The restaurant in the fort offers you some really good Rajasthani cuisine like dal- bati churma, traditional thali besides other cuisines . I can vouch that all over Rajasthan ,you will always find good food . The spices used are qualitatively very good but again you will have to savour it to believe it.

Village safari is another tourist attraction that you can pack in your itinerary. The jeep picks you up from the designated point and the driver cum guide takes you to the Bishnoi village enlightening and immersing you with the different aspects of their culture . Not many know that the Bishnoi community of 15 000/ people have a place in history as we read about the ‘chipko movement’. Some 439 bishnois had laid down their lives to prevent the felling of Khejari trees which are sacred to them .Not many know again that it’s the same community that was behind Salman khan’s imprisonment for the infamous black buck hunting case .They believe that their guru Jambkeshwar has been reborn as Black buck, hence the respect for the creature is something that they will never compromise with. Bishnoi, as they got the name from Hindi words for 20 and 9. They believe in 29 principles, hence the name of the community. The foremost principle of their culture is that they don’t burn the dead bodies but bury them as they believe that a lot of wood is burned and wasted in the process. They worship trees, nature and wildlife. Secondly, they hold women in high esteem. The female mukhiya has a distinct appearance from the rest of the ladies in the family like she wears a red skirt, a red turban, a nath and a heavy anklet .

The male mukhiya wears a white turban. He prepares very diligently a drink made of opium which is used to relax their bodies and also on occasions like wedding. They do not take any kind of medicines ,whatsoever ,but rely only on opium for any aches or illnesses but they understand that moderate consumption is the key.

As you navigate further into the open village, you can see black bucks, nilgais, peacocks chinkaras and foxes openly roaming and grazing without fear . You also get to see the live workshop by durry weavers.A durry can take 140 hours of weaving by 2 people on the loom. Cotton and camel wool are used for durry making. The former can fetch double the amount while the latter is cheaper and non- dyeable too.

Block printing live workshops are very interesting to witness. It’s amazing to see vegetable colors and natural dyes being used to transform some plain drab cloth into a vibrant and valuable printed cloth. It’s notable that different castes like chipa, Patels, Bishnois are identified by the different clothes they wear . It’s like understanding that clothes are their I – cards.

As we move to our another district Jaisalmer on roads paved to perfection, I see vast stretches of barren land sans any high rises , my eyes unaccustomed to see. As far as you can see, there are herds of cattle, sheep, cows, goats claiming their land ; turbaned men on charpoys leisurely pulling out the day with no haste ; carefree kids playing some local games and women carrying haystacks on their heads to be used as fodder for the cattle or fuel for cooking.

Enroute Jaisalmer, one can see dates farms and vendors selling so many different varieties of dates that we may not even have heard the names before.

There are certain interesting things you can do like jeep safari, dune bashing, camel riding and parasailing on the Thar desert against the backdrop of the rising sun or against the sun set. Both of these times offer exclusive experiences to cherish.

As I bid adieu to the desert , my heart longs to come back once again and re witness its charm and glory ; savour it’s traditional food ; immerse in the folk music and dance and imbibe the simplicity of this land of sand.

Rani Mahal Contact; Instagram Page – Rani Mahal, Jodhpur