Sunday, June 28, 2020

India: The Splendor of Rajasthan - exerpt

Story & Photos by Keith Hyde
CAA Leisureways Magazine October 1992

It is always a joy to visit India. Few countries can match its incredible variety of landscapes across its 23 states — a land of contrasts, vibrant people, many religions, festivals and the richest colors on earth.

One can travel from the high altitude of the north and the scenic splendor of the Himalayas, west to the desert of Rajasthan, south to the hot and lush Malabar coast and east to Calcutta and the Bay of Bengal, a breathless kaleidoscope of color and magic. This was not my first trip to India so I was returning to the great sub-continent with much anticipation, This time I was to visit the exotic Kingdom of Rajasthan in India’s north west and explore the ancient wonders of the state via the luxurious train known as the Palace on Wheels. One of the best ways to travel around Rajasthan, the Palace on Wheels runs from August until the end of April.

Palace on Wheels
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India travel planner

This is the start of the trip planner for India.

Sites:

Taj Mahal, Agra

Amber Fort, Amer, Rajasthan

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

City Palace, Jaipur

Chand Baori Stepwell

From the book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, The Temples of Khajuraho are a must see. There are 85 Hindu and Jain temples depicting a large variety of carvings of all aspects of life.