Jaipur is a fascinating city [location]. One thousand years ago the Hindu kings built a huge fort and palace, surrounded by an 18km wall, on the nearby hills. They ruled the area for 900 years, and the current king is the 40th generation of the same family! About 400 years ago, they moved their palace to the valley – due to difficulty in maintaining a good water supply in the hills – forming the planned city of Jaipur. The current maharaja (king) is, of course, only a figurehead, but the forts and palaces are stunning. Read on!
David Kotz 