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15 July 2010

Jaipur

Today (July 15) began with a late AM, 150km, 3-hour drive from Sariska to Jaipur - world famous for its jewels (star sapphires, rubies emeralds, etc.)..
I am staying at the Alsisar Haveli - another India Heritage Hotel. It was built in 1890 by a maharaja to house his palace guests. Top pic is of the sitting area just outside my room. Center pic is the door to my room - doors are teak covered with mother-of-pearl inlays.. Bottom pic is of "part" of my room - there is also a desk/sitting area & huge bathroom. Note fresco's on all walls. - pics on walls are of royal family members.
The place is incredible - huge property in heart of Jaipur, incredibly large rooms, too many photo-ops to include in blog so see www.alsisarmahal.com/ or www.alsisar.com and then click on Alsisar Haveli for many more pics & info!