Central Park, Jaipur, with India's tallest flag post
Central Park in Jaipur was the
first place I explored. Previous night when I’d checked with my guide+driver Raju, he told me that
all tourist places in Jaipur will open only 9.30AM
onwards. I was not willing to buy this argument. I felt that there should be
some lake/park/similar places which I can explore early morning before 9.30 AM.
After exploring a bit and checking with my host, I found out that Central park
is nearby, some 3-4 kms from my hotel, Shahar Palace.
Eventually I was dropped off near the entrance of Central
Park. Rajastan legislative assembly building is close
by. I entered the park, had a look at its map and decided to walk
across the outer line. The park had a temple, has a golf course and an area for
horse riding. At the centre of the park was a flag post, which is believed to be
highest in India.
Later I read that the park also has a nursery, glass house,
pond etc. I didn’t see these (or may be didn’t notice)
Below: Notice a layer of fog
I wrapped up my walking by 8.30, so that I can go back and explore rest of Jaipur
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Above: Day light breaking in Rajastan, Jaipur
I left the hotel at 5.45 AM, started walking in the direction of central park in a dark, chilly morning. Somewhere I took a wrong turn, passed by CM and Governor’s residence and came to a railway crossing. From here, instead of walking all the way I opted to hire a cycle rickshaw. While I was being ferried to the destination, one smartly dressed man stopped us, started narrating the story of him losing his wallet and in urgent need of Rs 35 for some medicine. I sensed something is fishy and asked the driver to proceed. Once we were little away, driver said this guy is a drunkard.
I left the hotel at 5.45 AM, started walking in the direction of central park in a dark, chilly morning. Somewhere I took a wrong turn, passed by CM and Governor’s residence and came to a railway crossing. From here, instead of walking all the way I opted to hire a cycle rickshaw. While I was being ferried to the destination, one smartly dressed man stopped us, started narrating the story of him losing his wallet and in urgent need of Rs 35 for some medicine. I sensed something is fishy and asked the driver to proceed. Once we were little away, driver said this guy is a drunkard.
Eventually I was dropped off near the entrance of Central
Park. Rajastan legislative assembly building is close
by. I entered the park, had a look at its map and decided to walk
across the outer line. The park had a temple, has a golf course and an area for
horse riding. At the centre of the park was a flag post, which is believed to be
highest in India.
Lot of birds were spotted in the park. Because of luggage, I
had left the 300mm back at home and after being at the park, I realized that it
is a mistake. Could have taken close up photos of birds if I’d taken it
along.
Below: Notice a layer of fog
Related: Hawa Mahal * Jal Mahal * City Palace * Amer Fort * Jaipur-Delhi double decker
Lovely images and interesting place. Had missed visiting this on my trip to Jaipur!
ReplyDeleteAwesome statistics about the India's Tricolor Flag. I had seen this flag while traveling towards my hotel. Nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteNice write up and photos.
ReplyDeleteWhenever you are going on such trips never miss out the super tele lenses, if you have. You wont know when you will need it.
BTW, the tallest flag post in India is the flag post in Fort St. George, Chennai.
Kerala government has some plans of building a post that is taller than the Chennai's post.
Thanks Deepak
ReplyDeleteVishal: Yes
Ram: Thanks for the inputs
Indiaa's tallest flagpost is not at Jaipur,.. its now at Trivandrum , Kerala
ReplyDeleteThanks, will update
ReplyDeleteWhat might those tall stony structures be? They look very impressive.
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