Jaipur, Rajasthan:

colourful Albert Hall

After my return from Bharatpur and the Keoladeo National Park, Jaipur was celebrating the Hindu festival of lights: Diwali.

The streets and major monuments were illuminated by millions of colourful lights for several days. I took one evening to walk through the city centre and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

decorations in Raja Park

decorations in Raja Park

Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple

Jaipur Development Authority

Jaipur Development Authority

Moti Doongri Fortress

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir

New Gate

inside the old city of Jaipur

inside the old city of Jaipur

inside the old city of Jaipur

inside the old city of Jaipur

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal

inside the old city of Jaipur

decorations

decorations

inside the old city of Jaipur

decorated building

decorated building

street food

scene at the New Gate

inside the old city of Jaipur

inside the old city of Jaipur

inside the old city of Jaipur

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Even though most of Jaipur was taking free because of the holidays, I was busy at work for a few days before I used another weekend to meet a friend in Delhi and visit Agra – I will tell you about these trips in the next posts!