Thursday, July 30, 2009

Unseen Rajasthan Special-Nahargarh-Jaipur

HISTORY
Entrance in the Nahargarh Fort

The Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. Since Jaipur was his capital, the Nahargarh Fort was strategically important and was built as a means of bolstering the defense of Amer. It was also known as the Tiger Fort. New additions were made to the fort in the 19th century by Sawai Ram Singh II and Sawai Madho Singh II. The older parts of he fort are being hard hit by the ravages of times but the newer additions are quite captivating.

According to a legend, the Fort was named after a prince whose spirit used to haunt the site and would cause mischief so as to delay the construction of the fort. After too many disturbances, finally after a Tantrik prayer the ghost or the spirit, agreed to leave on the condition that the fort should be named after him.

One of the major attractions of the Nahargarh Fort is the view it offers of the Man Sagar lake and the surrounding area

Royal Rooms
Royal Terrace
Fort Gallery
Wall Inside Palace Rooms
Royal Interior
Way Inside Royal Palace
Another Fort
Royal Pond
View from Hill Top
Jal Mahal(Water Palace) Hill View
Me with Royal Canon.
Me Enjoying Jeep Safari


This is one of the most beautiful location to visit in Jaipur.From this fort you can see the view of entire Jaipur.This is one of my favorite destination in Jaipur .Fantastic place.Hope you enjoyed this journey too..

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Major Award

EllieVellie from Wordpress has given this Major Award to me.Her blog is full of wonderful and fantastic photos and ofcourse she is a wonderful photographer.



The award is for anyone who likes to smile and/or laugh, ride, photograph, travel and enjoy life, and generally spreads goodwill along in this blogging world we all travel in.
I had to make sure I pass the award in good hands /legs/! And here are my nominees.

-Bhavesh Chhatbar from Infobybvc
-Olivier from Evry-Daily-Photo
-Regina from Daily Living
-Karin from Altadenahiker




Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Unseen Rajasthan Special-Bundi

Bundi Fort
In ancient times, the area around Bundi was apparently inhabited by various local tribes, of which the Parihar Meenas were prominent. Bundi and the eponymous princely state are said to derive their names from a former Meena king called Bunda Meena. Bundi was previously called “Bunda-Ka-Nal", Nal meaning “narrow ways”. Later the region was governed by Rao Deva Hara, who took over Bundi from Jaita Meena in A.D. 1342 by farud. renaming the surrounding area Haravati or Haroti.
Close Up Of Fort

Old Gate
Fort Wall
Check Posts on the Hill.
Palace in River Chambal
River View
View from Hill Top
Satellite Radio Tower
Homes near Fort

Bundi Fort is one of the most Fantastic Fort of Rajasthan.This Fort was never conquered by any one And was one of the most powerful city in the ancient times .This is Situated on Jaipur-Tonk highway and is a fantastic spot to see.

Another journey is over and i am sure you will enjoy this too..




Friday, July 10, 2009

Unseen Rajasthan Special -Village Killa


This Village is known as "Killa" situated on Jaipur-Ajmer highway.This is a very beautiful village and you can see different kind of animals and birds here.This Village belongs to Rajputs-An Indian Caste and they are the owners of this village.They welcome guests in a very traditional manner and you can actually see the real Indian Village Life here.

Old Enterance to village.
Huts
Full View Village
Old Cart
Temple
Rooms

A very peaceful place with lot many of trees and animals.Night stay here is very enjoyable.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Tiger National Reserve-Sariska


Sariska Tiger Reserve is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape. Whether you want to have camel safaris, go out for shopping in the surrounding places, visit medieval palaces or wildlife watching; Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is the best place for you.

Nearly 90% of the area in the sanctuary is covered with dhok trees accommodating various wildlife species. A variety of other wild animals like the leopard, sambhar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur, hyena and jungle cats are found in the Sariska Tiger Reserve apart from the tiger. The Sariska National Park is home to India''s largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail, sand grouse, golden- backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species. Also the Siliserh Lake on the edge of the park has a large number of crocodiles.

The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary houses the ruins of medieval temples of Garh-Rajor that date back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Also a 17th century castle on a hilltop at Kankwari provides a panoramic view of flying vultures and eagles. The Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National Park in 1979.

Sariska park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur.
Hills Of Sariska
Way to National Park
Safari in Forest
Waterfall in National Park
Hill
River inside Forest
Core Area
Old Tree
Pandupole Temple
Royal Heritage Sariska Palace
Night View Of National Forest
Me Ready For Safari

Finally Another Journey is over.Hope you will enjoy it too..

Source:
sariskanationalpark.com and ranthambhorebagh.com