First time in Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA - The best of the Pink City!
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- Hi everyone! This is episode eight of my India series. In this vlog, I visit the capital of Rajasthan, namely Jaipur. Join me on a fascinating adventure as we explore the city.
The vlog starts off with me getting my laptop repaired at Raisar Plaza. India is of course famous for its contributions to IT and computer support globally. After a tech fix, I explore the city via rickshaw or tuk-tuk, firstly passing through the Pink City towards the Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort). In the process, I also get to know my rickshaw driver, Babu, a bit better.
The Amber Fort is one of the main tourist attractions in Jaipur and I give my impressions on it as I walk around the palace overlooking the Maota Lake. I also talk about my unfortunate bout of food poisoning in India and what I have learned.
The next stop is the 16th century Amer Stepwell, or Panna Meena Ka Kund. This is where many of the local people who worked for the king and queen of Rajasthan are believed to have bathed or collect water. I also visit a former temple opposite the road with some interesting carvings, monuments and other features.
Driving back to the city center, I come across the Water Palace (or "Jah Mahal") situated in the Man Sagar Lake, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, I visit a local textile factory and shop. Jaipur is of course famous for its textile industry and I believe all the textiles are made by hand.
In the final part of the vlog, I walk around the Pink City and marvel at the majestic Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds. I also interact with a few locals and, as usual, connect over our mutual love for cricket!
I hope you enjoy this vlog about Jaipur in India! If you haven't done it yet, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and leave a COMMENT for me in the comments section. This is the best way for you to help me with the algorithm and it is completely free to do so - so please help me out so that I can continue producing videos such as this!
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Happy exploring!
Willie
Amber Fort and Garden, how beautiful it is! The lake!
Amer Stepwell and the Water Palace!
India is so rich and diverse!
Great video again Willie!
How much I enjoy this Indian series!
Thanks Bip! It is a very beautiful city, despite all the rubbish and other bad elements. India has lots to offer. You thinking of a trip there at some point?
@@willieexplore India is definitely on the wish list for me!
Hi Willie, hope you feel better really soon, nothing worse than being ill when you are travelling. My husband got sick too when he was in India, but not as bad as when he ate street food in Bangkok… fascinating place Jaipur love all the greenery and the architecture is fantastic. Thank you for persevering especially as you were not feeling well , to give a great insight into life in India. Take care on your return journey to Delhi… look forward to seeing you bouncing back in your next adventure, Chris 😊
Thanks for the well wishes Chris! There is no question that India and South Asia / South East Asia in general are challenging environments for travellers. Ironically I was always always fine in Thailand food wise, even after eating insects and scorpions. I don't even know for certain if it was the food that got me, it might be the general lack of hygiene and rubbish that cannot be good for you. Appreciate all your support, engagement and encouragement!
I think Middle East except the oil rich gulf nations and Israel are worse than India. India is a paradise compare to them.
What do you say?
Dankie Willie, reis heerlik saam met jou! Jammer om te hoor van jou ongesteldheid, vinnige beterskap😊
Baie dankie vir die saam reis en kyk! Dit is 'n groot voorreg om my reise met mense soos jy te deel. Dankie ook vir die goeie wense, 'n boer maak 'n plan! Groete
Amazing insights, Willie. Immersive experience of Jaipur the way you see it.
Always a huge pleasure hearing from you, Justin. Thank you. Hope all is well on your side!
Wow, what contrasts there are where you are, and lots of interesting things to see! Actually, my favorites are the free-range cows and goats! ... Hope you are feeling better. Know how much worse it is to get sick away from home! I always had a rule not to drink "local water" even if it wasn't suspect. It was still different than what my gut was used to ... stuck to bottled water, Coke, beer, wine, bottled juice. In areas that were suspect, didn't eat anything that wasn't pretty well cooked, too. I remember vividly violating that policy (lettuce on a hamburger) and paying dearly. Safe travels, Mr Willie ... always enjoy going along with you, this time with tea and Marie biscuits close by.
Hi Jim, it is always so great hearing from you! Hope all is well in Tucson. Those cows on the street add such a unique touch to the India experience. I am a bit worried for their health though, as they seem to be snacking on some rubbish and discarded items along the roads. As for the food poisoning, yes it is unfortunately something many if not most travellers will encounter. I've heard from an Indian friend that some of the vendors scam people by selling tap water in refilled bottles, so you need to check the seals very, very carefully. Lettuce is something I avoid in general but yes the fruit and veg need to be properly washed and, where appropriate, peeled! I never say no to a cuppa and a Marie, enjoy! Thanks as always for watching and engaging :)
Very nice city with rather unique architecture. I must iterate, your India trip is a real eye opener for me. The trash is unsightly, but there are a lot of nice things to see and experience though. Jammer om te hoor van die ongesteldheid. Hoop dit gaan gou beter. Dankie soos altyd. 😊
Cheers Errol, definitely a city with a lot to offer. I've heard good reviews of Rajasthan just before I went, so it was great to finally experience a part of its magic. Circumstances notwithstanding, of course. Dankie vir die mooi wense, ek waardeer groot! Groete
Im sorry to hear you're not feeling well🤢,I hope you recover soon. Wow those gardens 🏞️ and the lake is spectacular. I also love the stories behing the pink buildings, very informative. You had a terrific guide to show you around. Thanks for taking us along on your travels. Stay safe🙏😘
Thanks Elladine! Never nice to get sick or feel unwell on travels but it is part of the game. After some honest introspection I think I've learned a few lessons, which is important for the long run. Yes, Babu was an excellent guide and I would have no hesitation recommending him for others visiting Jaipur. Have a good weekend!
Loved this. As always, no fancy editing or music. Just good old fashioned raw material showing us the real India. It is like I am there with you. Look after yourself, food poisoning sucks.
Really pleased that you enjoyed this! Cheers for the support and well wishes. India has its challenges for travellers :)
Hi Willie sorry that you got that dreaded Delhi belly. Well done to that Technician for fixing your laptop. Who feeds all the cows and bulls that wonder around the city streets? Your Driver speaks very well English. The greenery and Jaipur fort is very impressive. Lovely textile stores in India and the suit looked well made😮 what was the cost?
@@marygird7715 Hi Mary, yes it was a matter of when, rather than if, I got the Delhi belly. Great question regarding the cows, I actually don't know, but they seem to be snacking on the rubbish and discarded food. I didn't ask the cost of the suit but I'm pretty sure they would have gone in with a high offer and then it would be up to the buyer to drive the price down. Some very scenic parts in Jaipur, that is for sure!
@@willieexplore Thanks for your reply and hopefully India will make some improvements on their waste management to improve life there
@@marygird7715 my pleasure and yes fingers crossed
Excellent service willie furthermore I enjoyed the rides that was taken. Once again big thank you for your time making these videos to show the viewers what it is like to explore and inform or at least informative, so get given chance gimps to see what other opportunities they having!
Always a pleasure mon ami! India is a joy to document through a camera lens. So much to experience and take in. Have a good weekend!
@@willieexplore ah thanks but what is the name for the bread you was eating with when having a tea with that is chal
@@mayousimon1 you mean when I was in Agra? That was called fain. Delicious as it was, it was one of the candidates for the food poisoning perhaps!
Well done Willie. Very informative as always.
Thank you Pieter! Always a pleasure and privilege :)
@@willieexplore I'm in Kleinbaai, Gansbaai. See you soon.
@@pieterhoekstra9887 nice! :)
Fantastic video as always Willie stay away from the street foods and try to use hand sanitiser for more protection
Much obliged Mark, it is a tough place to travel but very fulfilling! Hope all is well on your side
@@willieexplore thank you Willie for suffering for us we should appreciate every second of your videos to be honest I've watched your videos multiple times and every time I enjoyed it more and more... take care and stay safe my brother
@@Mark_31z really appreciate the support and encouragement my friend. It means the world to me!
What's there to suffer?
If you are trying to say India is completely bad you are wrong.
Willie i like your vlogs i saw you at akshardham temple delhi few days ago that time i didn't know that you were recording a RUclips video or you r a vloger .
Hi Henry, that is great to hear you like my content! I appreciate the support And yes I was outside the temple recently, what a coincidence :) All the best!
Hello, Willie!
Thank you for sharing some of your experience.
Does india feel like a vibrant place or a stagnant one?
Thanks for watching and commenting! That is a good question you pose. I'd say it is a very vibrant place and there is definitely some interesting developments. Would be interesting to see how India copes with these going forward. What do you think?
@@willieexplore I see huge potential in India. Hopefully the housing problem will be solved and the vast majority will move to more modern living quarters. Once the Indian cities acquire certain characteristics, as far as looks , I can see it becoming very attractive to foreign tourists and workers.
Its economy, from what I hear, is developing at a fast pace. That said, you're the real witness. The rest of us just hear rumors. 😂
Thank you. Enjoy your travels,
Live long and prosper!
@@gibau1000 I like your positive energy in that post! Yes let's hope that the economic prosperity trickles down to the wider population. In per capita terms, India is still a very poor country. Thanks for all your support, encouragement and engagement!
But inspite of having such per capita income that amount is enough for Indians to live a decent life in India. That lower per capita income is not considered poor im India because you can literally rent apartment with electricity, running water and afford electrical household appliances with it. The reason: things in India are extremely cheap. India has some of the world's most economically liveable cities.
India ranks 53 in ease of living index.
Also it's classified as a middle income nation.
Cheers, mate!
OMG! too much noise and trash everywhere.
That is the unfortunate reality, I guess you need to look beyond it to experience the positive
I know my friend, it is deeply upsetting. Thanks for watching!
That's a reflection of your mind that you only highlight that few clips of rubbish in the entire long video.
Pathetic!
That's a reflection of your mind that you see only that few clips of rubbish in that entire long video.
Some beautiful architecture there, Willie but I just cannot see past the dirt. It is a real shame because they clearly do not take any pride in their country despite what they like to say. Probably inevitable you were going to be ill at some stage. At least it passed quickly but you lost two days to it. Sorry if I am sounding negative but the whole experience would be horrific for me 🤦🏼♀️😂
Hi Sheila, I am in complete agreement about the rubbish and lack of hygiene. It is mind boggling. And yes, it is a case of when you get sick rather than if. It is definitely a place that is very challenging to travel. However, the glass half full person in me says the positive experiences trump the negative ones. Also, I've heard that the South is a lot cleaner and has better infrastructure than the North, so I'm minded to check that out at some point. Cheers as always for your unbelievable support for my channel!
I didn't knew that those few clips of dirt in this entire long video will attract your attention so much!
Even not that amazing architecture and wonderful, clean lake.
@@HomiParsa-j7x I think you know exactly what I am referring to in those places as a whole so no need for your comment.
Jaipur is better than Detroit and California in cleanliness even New York downtown too.
I have seen vlogs of street walk in New York. God, those sidewalks!
Moreover you have been only saying and pinpointing negative in all these videos. Your comment stands out from others.
@@HomiParsa-j7x and you called me a "racist" in a comment you have since deleted. That says more about you than me. As I am disgusted with your responses to me you have been blocked so dont waste your time singling me out again.