India: Jaipur...The pink city

Jaipur is known as the pink city because of the color of the buildings in the old city.  The maharajah chose this color for all the buildings when they were preparing for Prince Albert's visit. 
This is known as the Palace of Winds. It has 956 windows and niches.  This was built so the women could watch everyday life and processions of the city.   

A pink tower...

One of the 7 city gates.

Homes above the city street.

The public library.

The city has the flavor and ambiance of the old times.  The downtown is jam packed with cars, rickshaws, bicycles, tuktuks, motorbike and carts with merchandise for sale.