Lake Palace of Mansagar


Yesterday we visited Jal Mahal, the "floating palace" of Jaipur. After a short ride on a wooden  rowbo
at with the carved head of an elephant, we arrived at the converted now-art museum with marble floors and golden ceilings. Following an informational tour of the paintings and murals (which I rarely heard...was too busy sneaking around the other rooms and taking photos), we climbed the staircase to the roof. Stepping onto the rooftop garden, the monsoon clouds seemed to clear, and sunlight shone from the golden chatris. The rooftop led into the lakewater, which in turn transitioned to Nahargarh Hills in the distance. It was the most beautiful and tranquil space I have ever experienced. Sahyli is already planning her wedding...


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Emma

Emma is an Environmental Studies and English-Writing double major with an Asian Studies minor. She is primarily studying water conservation and pollution in India's rivers through the New York State Independent College Consortium's program.

Emily

Emily is an Environmental-Economics combined major with a double major in French. She is studying the Francophone culture and history through St. Lawrence's CIIS program.

Mia

Mia is an Environmental-Chemistry combined major studying the coral reefs during her abroad semester through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences