Janta Manta, Observatory, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The Jantar Mantar monument in Jaipur, Rajasthan is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Amber Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Our visit to the Amber Palace, Jaipur was incredibility hot! The kids had spent the morning swimming in the hotel pool, so by the time we reached the Amber Palace they were tired, hot and hungry! Not the greatest combination for standing around listening to our guide explain the history of the palace. But as with everything we see here in India, the decoration was elaborate and aging beautifully. 

City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Jaipur is the present-day capital of the state of Rajasthan, and until 1949 the City Palace was the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

Its beauty is immense through the use of glass work, silver work and colour. The four doors representing the four seasons set in the main courtyard are exquisite.