My first trip to Vaishnodevi was unimpressive. Climbing was hard, and it only served to highlight how badly out of shape I was, while my in-laws managed to cope so much better. Further, I hadn’t quite realized that the cave experience wouldn’t be the same as I had imagined, since the original cave was only opened at certain times a year, and that we only entered a newly created tunnel, one far easier to access, and hence more manageable with the crowds that thronged the mountain shrine. The resulting experience at the shrine, for barely a fraction of a second, hardly compared to what I had expected / imagined / heard about. So, for me, Vaishnodevi was like any other temple, nothing to write home about, something that was reflected (though not explicitly mentioned) in the blog post I wrote then.
What a week it has been!!! And this Friday, looking at a weekend which promises to be even more busy, I am reminded of the Friday evening we spent at the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur. Here is a view from the fort....
On the right you can see the Amer Fort at the foothills and on the left the reservoir which provides water to the fort. and all around are the mighty Aravalli ranges. Is it any wonder that I wish I was there right now?
This is my entry for Skywatch Friday this week..... For more beautiful images from across the world, visit the Sky Watch Page.
On the right you can see the Amer Fort at the foothills and on the left the reservoir which provides water to the fort. and all around are the mighty Aravalli ranges. Is it any wonder that I wish I was there right now?
This is my entry for Skywatch Friday this week..... For more beautiful images from across the world, visit the Sky Watch Page.
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DeleteWhat a click, Anu! It captures the essence of Jaigarh.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nisha!!!
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Thanks Raj!!
DeleteLovely, I remember being there. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Mridula!!! I remember reading your posts on Jaipur and wishing I could go there soon!!! and the opportunity landed up so unexpectedly!
DeleteYou get great views from there. Lovely pic.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Indrani!!! the fort indeed has some amazing views! i couldnt stop clicking!
Deleteoh wow! this is amazing
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Deletenice pic can u post some more pic of the fort
ReplyDeleteThanks Samaresh!!! have loads of pics to post.. just no time to write a post around the :D will do as soon as i can!
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Hope all else is well.. I love the pic of that fort... soooooooooo gorgeous!! Also, can you email me your postal address... please.. I got a postcard for you from Paris.. and now from Singapore.. Only problem.. I couldnt post it from destination coz I forgot to ask you for your postal address.. *smiles*.. forgetful me.. :-(
You take care .. and keep blogging..
Thanks so much, Patty!! sending u a mail with my address.. cant wait to receive the cards!!!! and it really doesnt matter where you send it from! that you remembered to get me one and send it absolutely thrills me!
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Thanks dear
Thanks a lot, Supriya!!!
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DeleteWow ! That place looks so cool! Once we are back in India, your blog is going to one of my guiding lights for travelling around :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Shilpa! Will be glad to help out whenever u are back here!
DeleteI suppose to be going here this summer so I was just searching to see what it is about. Thank you for sharing I think it would be great to spend the summer in Jaipur.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mell, but summer can get really really hot in Jaipur... it is in our desert state after all.. so please do take care!
Deletestunning image anuradha ! your blog is great :) always wanted to visit rajasthan...on my wishlist
ReplyDeleteTHanks Shruti!! just checked out your blog too... and must say you have visited some wonderful places too!!
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