Blogs from Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Asia - page 28

Pratele, kamaradi, bratri, den v Puskaru byl jako z pohadky.Pres varovani naseho pruvodce "Kosika" nas svati muzi nechali napokoji a umoznili nam klidny vecer a nasledujici den. Pro predstavu svati muzi se snazi vam nasadit naramek na ruku, venec na krk nebo udelat tecku mezi oci...))))Po provedeni ukonu chcou vysoke castky a pokud jim je nedate, jsou hodne neprijemni az agresivni (i kdyz Alda by s nima zatocil...))))) Po noci na cajicku jsme rano udelali turu na svaty kopecek, kde se volne pohybovali opice (nemyslim ty nase...)))) Pak jsme se smocili v hotelovem bazenu, sbalili si veci a hura do Joipur. Pro priblizeni..... hyndiusmus je pro Evropana nabozenstvi, ve kterem se nevyzna.Trochu to pripomina reckou mytologii, kde je mnoho bohu se svymi pribehy.Napriklad: Brahman-zdroj vecne existence, Brahma-jediny hraje aktivni roli pri tvorbe vesmiru, Visnu-spojeny se "spr ... read more

Vcera vecer som pisala ze mam peknu izbu na jazere s krasnym vyhladom. Bohuzial netusila som ze o 4:00 rano ma zobudi hlasna hudba s reproduktorov a pesnicky Hare Krishna - ludia zacinaju svoj "worship" obrad uz o 4:00 hned pod mojimi oknami - to znamena kupu sa v jazere, polievaju sa vodou s jazera, hadzu do neho kvietky atd. Pri vychode slnka som vysla hore na strechu nasej restauracie v hoteli a bol to sice super pohlad na vychadzajuce slnko, jazero, kopce, ale aj tak som bola nastvana ze ma zobudili tak skoro - ten hluk zacal o 4:00 a skoncil okolo 8:00. Dozvedela som sa ze to robia kazde rano, takze zajtra menim hotel niekam dalej od jazera. Je tu kopec turistov, vela z nich tu zostava aj dlhsi cas, kedze je tu vacsi ... read more

We have arrived in India and it is wonderful! We spent one night in Delhi, which wasn't as scary as I had thought. Got onto a train to Pushkar next mornig. That was amazing in itself. We booked the tickets at the airport and then next morning at 6 o'clock there were our names on the list outside of the carriage. During the 7 hour trainride we were served tea three times, omlett on toast, ornage juice and bottled water. The seat were really comfy and we had a nice chat with a family from Assam. Arriving in Ajmer (nearest trainstation to Pushkar) we were well blessed with some hotel owner who was looking to find guests for his place in Pushkar (note: this last weekend there was a huge camel fair in Pushkar, which Helen ... read more

In 24 hours, we took 2 trains, 2 buses, 3 autorickshaws and 1 jeep to arrive here. It was a uncomfortable and dirty experience, but we are here, and now clean once again. We traveled from Amritsa to Chandigar to Delhi, to Jaipur, to Ajmer to our final destination Pushkar. You can see from the map, we have traveled a remarkable distance in one measely day, but we are determined to get down to Goa within this next week so hard-core traveling are on the cards. Pushkar is a holy city (no eggs, meat or alcohol allowed) which is built around a lake in which many come to bathe and cleanse themselves in the holy water. The street is filled with 'Holy Priests' and monks, who are dressed in a bright orange turbans and robes, with ... read more

To summarize the past few days: Taj Mahal Awe-inspiring. On the reals. I thought it would be a dirty disappointment, but it wasn't. Words can't do the sight of it at dawn justice, so just go if you ever get the chance. Jaipur A relief from the touts of Agra. We spent our first day running errands, since basics tasks take twice as long in India. Our second day consisted of a LONG bus tour. We wound up paying way more than the Rough Guide had led us to believe we would on the tour, but we also got to see a LOT of forts and palaces. Things we learned in Jaipur: * Avoid taking bicycle rickshaws since they are enjoyable for neither us nor the poor skinny man trying to pedal us home. * Everything ... read more