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In Mount Abu there is a lovely flower garden in Peace palace

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 18 Apr

There is a peace palace in Mount Abu in Rajasthan. As Rajasthan is India's dry state the mountain has less rain that other states. But there is a flower garden in Peace Palace where lovely flowers including roses are propagated at...

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In Rajasthan the Aravalli range is very unique

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 8 Jan

Rajasthan the dry state of India is known for the great Thar desert. But the Aravalli hill range is very unique. The hills are not that rain fed because it rains much less in Rajasthan. They help in the flow of different wind...

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The Nagour Fort in Rajasthan is a spooky one.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 2 Jan

The Nagour Fort better called Ahachitragarh Fort in Rajasthan is a spooky fort. There is a part called Mughal garden. I went there with my family. I and my wife saw 6 peacocks in front of us. When I took the snap I found there was...

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The Nakki lake in Mount Abu freezes in winter

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 9 Dec

In went to Nakki Lake in Mount Abu in Rajasthan during november. In december it freezes. Although the state of Rajasthan is known for sand and deserts, there are hills also there. Due to the altitude it is cold in winter....

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The camel rides in Jaisalmer is awesome

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 7 Dec

Jaisalmer is situated in Thar desert in Rajasthan. There is huge stretch of sand and Indian desert extends to Pakistani desert from Rajasthan to Baluchistan. Camel rides in the afternoon are awesome in winter. Stretches of sand...

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In Bundi in Rajasthan step wells were created for supply of water

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 15 Jun

Rajasthan is one of the driest state in India as it is adjacent to desert. In the older days step wells were dug deep into the earth. Stairs are created to climb down and fetch the water. Later canals were created and irrigation...

When one has the camel ride one can feel the real dusk

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 9 Jun 25

At twilight time the real face of the sky can be seen when one has a broad spectrum. In camel rides in deserts of Rajasthan it can be seen. The deserts provide a large background of the sky and yellow sands. In the evening the...

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In Jaisalmer the Forts and houses are made of golden marble

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 8 Jun 25

Jaisalmer is a city in India in Rajasthan on the western part. there is Thar desert in the vicinity. There is the golden fortress and many other havelis made of golden marble. On bright sunlight they look golden.

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Travel video watch : Destination in Rajasthan that offers a relaxing and unwinding experience

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49753) • India 21 Mar 24

At times, we watch a place that offers a nice break from the everyday hustle and bustle, stress and monotony of life. In this video, the host takes us to such places. Normally, we associate Rajasthan with places that are very Arid...

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In Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan the part of fortress is let out for cultural programs

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 6 Feb 23

The Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most majestic fortresses of the place. It is situated in a hillock in Jodhpur. While one part of the Fort is converted into museum where travellers pay and revenue earned. Another part of the Fort...

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In Mehrangarh fort the palanquin section is awesome.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 22 Dec 22

Jodhpur in Rajasthan is known for brilliant forts and royal houses. Mehrangarh Fort is one of the brilliant forts created at hill for defense of the state of Jodhpur. There is a lovely palanquin section. The palanquins were used...

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From Mount Abu when the sun sets the valleys can be seen.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 16 Aug 22

Mount Abu is situated at a height in Rajasthan. It is in the western part of India. When the sun sets, from the peaks the valleys can be seen. Travellers spend time from afternoon to evening to witness the sunset as it looks...

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The jahaj mandir in Jalore is build in the shape of a ship.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 28 Jul 22

For some philosophers life is a big ocean. Human beings are supposed to travel in that ocean by some vessel. That was the thought for building the ship temple or jahaj mandir in Jalore in Rajasthan. Inside the temple there are...

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In Jaisalmer it is fun riding on a camel till sunset point.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 24 Aug 21

Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in India is famous for Thar desert. There is a huge stretch of sand. Travellers can ride on camels over there. As sunset occurs late by 8 pm, it is really fun to ride on a camel and reach sunset point with a...

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In Barmer sand dunes are accessed by travellers in winter.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 18 Aug 20

Barmer is situated in border districts of state of Rajasthan in India. Travellers love the great desert landscape. In the winters the sand dunes are accessed by the travellers. Due to desert wind, the sand dunes are shifted from...

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Patwa Ka Haveli in Jaisalmer shows the class of architecture of houses of craftsmen.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 6 Aug 20

Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India is famous for the brilliant golden sandstone. Among different forts and buildings in Jaisalmer, Patwa Ka Haveli is a very interesting structure. It includes the buildings where craftsmen used to live...

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In Jaisalmer, the camel ride at sunset is awesome experience.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 26 Jul 20

Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in India has amazing long Thar Desert. Travellers in the winter come to the place for camel ride. At sunset it is amazing to have a great camel ride on the large stretch of sands. There are guides who help...

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In New Delhi, Ajanta and other hotels board travellers of different destinations.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 6 May 20

In New Delhi, many travellers come from different destinations and are required to stay for a night. Travellers from Rajasthan stay in hotels in Paharganj like Ajanta and many others hotels. Then they board the connecting train...

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In Nagaur Ahachitragarh Fort there are amazing architecture on the roof.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 24 Feb 20

In Rajasthan, the roofs of many Forts were used for warfare and protection around 400 years ago. In Nagaur Ahachitragarh Fort the roofs of a number of structures have amazing architecture. While they are a number of Cannon holes...

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The Rani Ki Baori in Bundi is a famous architectural structure.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 24 Dec 19

Rani Nathavatji built 46 meter deep Rani Ki Baori or step well in the city of Bundi in Rajasthan. There is no water presently. But at one point of time at least 400 years ago it was used as step well for bathing purposes....

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