Our plan after visiting Delhi, was to leave for Nepal. But then we heard all these intriguing stories about this supposed Golden Triangle in the state of Rajasthan. A triangular shaped, tourist route between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.. so in exactly the other direction. And because we were already so fascinated by only the stories and some pictures, we decided to change our travel plans and move to the west.
So, off to Rajasthan! And Jaipur, 300 kilometers south west of Delhi, a more dry and desert-like area.
During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State and after independence in 1947, Jaipur became the capital of the state of Rajasthan.
The nickname Pink City is again because of the color scheme (the pinkish red sandstone) of the buildings. And the city is also named after the ruler Sawai Jai Sing II, and means City of Victories.
Apparently Jaipur is one of the earliest and best planned cities of modern India, surrounded by a big wall with 7 gates, and divided by wide streets into rectangular blocks.
Most shots in the short film are captured in and around the Old City. This part is still mostly intact. And it’s also where you’ll find most highlights.
Tasty food and cute animals in the streets of Jaipur
The Chandpol or Western Gate is the main entrance to this Old city. After that, you enter the Chandpol Bazaar, a wide, very crowded shopping street.
Hardworking people in the Old City
Because of the busy traffic, the typical camel carts aren’t allowed in this part of the city anymore during the day unfortunately (but we were lucky to spot one).
A traditional, wooden camel cart in the Old City
Another interesting fact is that craftsmen with the same profession still live and work in the same neighborhood together (so you find all the same type of stores in one street).
In 2019, UNESCO inscribed the Pink City of India among its World Heritage Sites (just as the sites Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar in it). And, with reason.. too many beautiful things to see! The short movie is a tribute to the Old Town.
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