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Caption: Jaipur: the pink city
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Caption: Jaipur the ancient pink city in Rajasthan - North West India.
It's a desert city, unbearably hot in dry season but always alive with traffic of any sort.
It's dusky, hazy, bright, full of life, food and music.
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Picture of Jaipur
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Caption: Hawa Mahal The most iconic building in Jaipur. From the street the facade feels as if 100s of eyes are looming over you - which they were - the palace was purpose built as a viewing platform for royal women to see whilst remaining unseen.
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Caption: There was a hint of a breeze at the top - perhaps why it's known as the palace of the wind
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Caption: Hawa Mahal isn't the only piece of incredible architecture in Jaipur. There are lacy palaces, grand gates and remnants of colonial themes everhwhere. Aside from Hawa Mahal, there are numerous lacy palaces, grand gates and colonial remnants
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Caption: Bazaars spill with colour, whole streets are dedicated to one specific item.
Picture of Amber Palace
Caption: And the food...
Picture of Jantar Mantar
Caption: Ancient observatories
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Caption: We managed to catch a glimpse of the burning sunset on our way home, that was our last night in Jaipur @thelostlobster