• Foto Number: 42N-307-06

In the area around Udaipur in Rajasthan, there are still a few places where you can see the traditional Persian waterwheel (often known locally as a ‘rahat’ or ‘araghatta’) in action. Unlike electric pumps, waterwheels draw water more slowly, which allows for a more sustainable use of the often scarce groundwater reserves. – 1990

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  Asia India Rajasthan Udaipur man zebu irrigation Aravalli Hills Waterwheel Spice Route-F Spice Route