North India Unplugged Trip - Jaisalmer & The Thar Desert

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April 22nd 2013

Published: April 25th 2013

The 22 day long tour I'm about to start is with Intrepid Travel, called 'North India Unplugged'. It's one of their basic no frills trips. We sleep, eat and travel like a local. View Intrepid's website for my itinerary, if you're interested. On Sunday morning everyone is packed up, suitcases downstairs, and gathered in the lobby by 8.30am. Luggage was stored until we left f... Read Full Entry

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Deb Minic

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After months of research, the itinerary is set in stone and I am on the verge of departure for my second trip to India, this time with my sister Ginny. This isn't an organised tour, I have created our itinerary myself, visiting twelve fascinating destinations including Hampi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Orchha, and Khajuraho. We fly into Hyderabad in central Southern India and depart from Amritsar in the North. In between we'll have 35 days to enjoy all the colour and chaos India has to offer. We'll be sleeping on overnight trains, enjoying the luxury of travelling with private drivers for two section... full info

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Jaisalmer Street Scene

The intricately carved sandstone buildings.

Hindu Temple

Inside the grounds of a small Hindu temple

Woman Sweeping

This old lady was sweeping outside the temple.

Jaisalmer Street Scene

Another lovely painted wall.

Jaisalmer Street Scene

Another example of the carved buildings here.

Street Sweeper

Jaisalmer Street Scene

One of the Locals

Interesting old man sitting in the street.

Jaisalmer Street Scene

Paintings of a different sort.

Jaisalmer Street Scene

This man is selling peacock feather products.

Jaisalmer Fort

The imposing fort walls.

The Thar Desert

The jeep which got us there.

Camel Cart - Thar Desert

If you weren't fond of riding camels, you could ride in the cart instead.

Thar Desert

The camels waiting for our arrival.

Camels - Thar Desert

All saddlery was removed once we had arrived.

Thar Desert

A spinifix humpy in the desert.

Thar Desert

Lots of sand....

Thar Desert Sunset

Thar Desert

Group members sitting on their camp beds.

Thar Desert

Our camp. Not much to it.

Thar Desert

One of the camel boys doing his job.

25th April 2013

Ginny
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Looks So Cool...
Hi Deb, just read your blog and feel envious that I'm not with you to see the wonderful sights, it actually feels strange reading your blogs (to see what we've been doing) and not being part of it. You sound like you are having a wonderful time and India so far looks intriguing, mystical, romantic, and full of surprises and colour. Keep the camera clicking, and your little pink and purple sticks a tapping. Glad all is going well, wish I was with you. Love you heaps. Ginny. xxx

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