I guess this could be a start for a new, hopefully popular category in our blog: Travel Notes. I took a small break from Finnish mid-winter and visited India. Apart from CO2 -questions, it was a very nice and educative trip. The Ministry of Tourism Government, coined a phrase “Incredible India” – touché! IT-services and ancient beliefs, wealth and poverty exist side by side… India truly is a land of contrast and contradiction. While it does not make sense to report my experiences thoroughly, I’d like to share some architectural insights with you. My basic route was the so-called “Golden Triangle” (New Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-New Delhi), but I re-modelled the triangle with a couple of “loops”. One loop was a visit to Shekhawati region, north of Jaipur. I did not have to regret, since these four days were the highlight of my trip.
Mr. Rajesh Jangid, my host at Nawagarh, writes at his website: “Nawalgarh, at the heart of the Shekhawati region, is unrivalled for its many havelis [private houses] and authentic small-town atmosphere. The town contains over 300 havelis, some of which are extremely well-preserved. Nawalgarh is a small, rural town of shaded squares and market-laden streets, fortified by four distinctive gates (dating from 1750s). Continue reading →
