Where should I go? As a traveller with no plan, it can be tricky to decide which destination you should go to next. This of course is the excitement of traveling too. So far I have been following advice given by hostel staff, other travelers and guide books. Arriving in one place you can work... Continue Reading →
The story begins with a wealthy emperor named Shah Jahan. He lived a lavish life in india. His favourite wife gave him 14 children by the age of 38. Sadly, while giving birth to number 14, she passed away. Distraught, the emperor couldn't simply bury her like anyone else. Instead in 1633 he comissioned the... Continue Reading →
On our last morning in Jaipur we went to check out the Albert Museum (one of the attractions left on our consortium ticket). It was definitely worth the visit. The building itself was stunning and the artifacts fascinating. There were art pieces from all over the world. Many from within India. There were religious artifacts.... Continue Reading →
There was a friendly mother and her 16-year-old daughter sharing our dorm room in Jaipur, Zostel. They were very keen to have us accompany them in their booked AC cab for some exploring. The duo had come from Mumbai for a couple of days as a treat. We jumped on board and drove around the... Continue Reading →
Never in my life have I been so popular. The moment I walked off the bus in Jaipur, around 10 men followed me. It was as if I was famous. 'Where are you going? I will take you, no problem,' various men shouted at me. I walked away confidently trying to get rid of them... Continue Reading →
The tranquil village Pushkar is a pilgrimage destination. It's a holy town where alcohol is banned. It is situated around a spiritual lake, which was said to have formed when Brahman dropped a lotus flower there. Walking around the lake, you must remove your shoes. Be warned that while the area is sacred you will... Continue Reading →
'It's not about the destination but the journey'. As corny as it sounds, this saying is spot on. The point of travelling is to do exactly that - to journey and experience different cultures. Consequently, the day was spent on public transport - which I really enjoyed. It began on a bus from Osium to... Continue Reading →
Lying in the Thar desert in an elaborate tent, I can't help feel sad and guilty. A group of musicians and dancers performed to us for evening entertainment. It was just two of us and a group of 6 artists. They began calmly signing. There were two young girls in the group wearing glittery, fancy... Continue Reading →
Take timings with a pinch of salt and you will never be disappointed. I bought a Jain bus ticket from hostel Moustache (super easy and very cheap). It cost 300 rupees (just over £3 from Udipur to Jodpur). The journey is 259 km and takes around 6 or 7 hours. The cost of this bus... Continue Reading →
Jodpur is the City of Kings, with spectacular palaces, forts and rolling hills. It is known as the Blue City because many of its homes are painted this colour. Traditionally, houses that were lived in by the Brahman (the highest level in the cast system) were blue. Now, any house is allowed to be painted... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 